Includes the overall construction process from initial concept through startup of the complete facility, career opportunities in the construction industry, and an introduction to the materials and systems used in construction, with an emphasis on vocabulary building. BCM 112 Construction Surveying Fundamentals Class 2, Lab 3, Cr. Introduction to basic surveying operations and computations. Development of the surveying skills necessary to measure distances, angles, and elevations to required accuracies. Calculation of tape corrections, bearing, coordinates, traverses, and areas.
Emphasis is placed on instrument use and note-keeping techniques.
An introductory study of materials and systems used in structures. The study of materials includes structures, superstructures, special structures, and construction features. A qualitative approach is taken with emphasis on vocabulary building. BCM 175 Construction Materials and Methods Class 2, Lab 6, Cr. Students acquire basic skills in construction methods, quantity estimating, plan reading, and project documentation through hands-on laboratory experience assembling construction materials.