To promote such capacity and to provide students with a tool that will be useful throughout the program, this course provides training in the Windows operating system, Microsoft Office products, Internet and email usage. Students learn basic software operation to create, edit, save, and plot drawings. Emphasis is on exploring and learning CAD capabilities rather than becoming a proficient CAD technician. Specific surveying and civil engineering applications are introduced and used to reinforce CAD concepts. 614-132 Building Estimating 2 credits Studies problems and responsibilities of the estimator, including plans, specifications and published construction cost data.
Emphasis is on understanding estimating techniques and methods of preparing estimates and take-offs.
614-135 Building Codes 2 credits Forms of contracts including specifications are discussed and a study is made of them for such construction materials as lumber, brick, steel and glass. Primary emphasis is given to the study of local zoning regulations, building codes, the State Uniform Dwelling Code and other code documents. 614-145 Concrete and Steel Detailing 5 credits Covers the basic principles of building loading and design as applied to concrete and steel frame buildings. This project-based course will cover the design of framing plans, beams, columns, cantilevered beams, slabs, and metal decking. Connection details will be based on actual design components.