A study of how resources are used efficiently to produce structures at the construction site.
Emphasis is on planning, structural design, and principles of engineering.
Student classroom activities will include two types of bridges, a tower, and model of a section of a house. Course includes theory, hands on activities, and computer construction simulation. The course is specifically designed to prepare prospective Technology Education teachers to teach construction systems at the K-12 grade level. This course is a part of the Technology Core requirement for all Technology Education Teacher Education candidates. It is designed to meet the competencies as delineated by the North Carolina State Department of Public Instruction.