It is intended to develop familiarity with, and an understanding of, the properties of basic construction materials including concrete, steel, wood aggregates, and masonry. Course content will be presented through lecture, class discussion, demonstrations, and field trips. Construction Estimating and Planning CONT 115 A study of construction cost estimating and planning including quantity takeoff, material and labor costs, and planning and scheduling methods. Practice in interpreting architectural and engineering plans and specifications and in preparing bids. Surveying CONT 202 This course, intended principally for construction technologists, focuses on surveying theory, use of instruments, and computation methods with emphasis on construction applications.
Instruction includes both lectures and field practice.
This course provides an analysis of forces on static, rigid bodies and an introduction to strength of materials and structural design. This is a fourth semester course designed for Construction Technology students. Laboratory procedures pertaining to a variety of construction materials will be discussed followed by performance of those tests. Each student will prepare complete, formal reports of each exercise to professional standards. Course content will be presented through lecture, class discussion, and demonstrations.