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BUILDING

BLD 101 (3 CR.)

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT I

Presents overviews of all phases of construction project management. Introduces students to philosophy, responsibilities, methodology, and techniques of the construction process. Introduces topics related to the construction and design industries, organizations, construction contracts, bidding procedures, insurance, taxes, bonding, cost accounting, business methods, including basic computer usage, safety, and general project management procedures. Lecture 3 hours per week.

BLD 102 (3 CR.)

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT II

Emphasizes advanced management techniques and methodology. Includes engineering economics, accounting principles, life cycle costing, value engineering, systems analysis with computer applications, work improvement, quality control, and a broad overview of the construction management profession. Lecture 3 hours per week.

BLD 106 (4 CR.)

STONE CARVING I

Presents information relating to stone carving as an occupation. Covers duties, responsibilities, advancement opportunities, and the international job market for experienced persons in stone carving and restoration. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 4 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

BLD 107 (4 CR.)

STONE CARVING II

Presents information concerning technical communication and its role in stone carving, and various methods of working with stone. Covers appropriate use of drawings, tables, and blueprints, locations of deposits, methods of working with stone (drilling, cutting, cracking, blasting), and material defects in stone. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 4 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

BLD 110 (3 CR.)

INTRODUCTION TO CONSTRUCTION

Covers basic knowledge and requirements needed in the construction trades. Introduces use of tools and equipment, with emphasis on construction safety, including personal and tool safety. Provides a working introduction to basic blueprint reading and fundamentals of construction mathematics. Lecture 3 hours per week.

BLD 131-132 (5 CR.) (5 CR.)

CARPENTRY FRAMING I-II

Presents an introduction to carpentry with emphasis on residential construction. Covers safety on the job, appropriate use of power tools, basic construction techniques, an introduction to working drawings, and the team approach to residential building. Presents an introduction to selection and use of ladders and scaffolds, and basic form removal and demolition, and use of basic first aid. Includes the concept of carpentry framing for floors, walls, ceilings, porches and decks. Includes theoretical and practical application as well as the concepts of carpentry framing for roof, truss installation, and door and window installation. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 4 hours. Total 7 hours per week.

BLD 133-134 (5 CR.) (5 CR.)

CARPENTRY FRAMING III-IV

Continues the study of carpentry with emphasis on residential construction. Covers safety on the job, appropriate use of power tools, basic construction techniques, an introduction to working drawings, and the team approach to residential buildings. Continues the study of selection and use of ladders and scaffolds, basic form removal and demolition, and use of basic first aid. Includes the concepts of carpentry framing for floors, walls, ceilings, porches, and decks. Includes theoretical and practical application as well as the concepts of carpentry framing for roof, truss installation and door and window installation. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 4 hours. Total 7 hours per week.

BLD 149 (3 CR.)

CARPENTRY I

Presents an introduction to carpentry, with an emphasis on residential/light construction. Introduces basic carpentry terminology. Covers identification and proper use of hand and power tools common to the industry, construction materials, construction techniques, safety precautions, working drawings and the team approach to construction. Lecture 3 hours per week.

BLD 165 (2 CR.)

CONSTRUCTION FIELD OPERATIONS

Introduces areas of construction field management which relate directly to on-the-job requirements of construction operations viewed from the construction superintendent's standpoint. Includes theories of project management and field supervision; utilization of equipment, labor and material; construction site development; requirements of field scheduling; management input requirements; job recording and documentation; supervision responsibility. May include field trips to project sites. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.

BLD 206 (4 CR.)

STONE CARVING III

Presents information concerning the production of stone. Covers the methods used in producing blocks of various types of stone and the appropriate use of machines, tools, and equipment. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 4 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

BLD 207 (4 CR.)

STONE CARVING IV

Presents information concerning the production of stone and identifying the appropriate stone for a project. Covers the preparation for a project, selecting appropriate stone and machinery, and the record keeping necessary for each project. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 4 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

BLD 231 (3 CR.)

CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING I

Focuses on materials take-off and computing quantities from working drawings and specifications. Includes methods for computing quantities of concrete, steel, masonry, roofing, and excavation. Deals with pricing building components, materials and processes, as well as transportation and handling costs, mark-up discount procedures, equipment cost, and labor rates. Lecture 3 hours per week.

BLD 232 (3 CR.)

CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING II

Prerequisite is BLD 231. Presents an introduction to computer programs for construction estimating. Produces a cost estimate for a major project with the aid of a computer program. Lecture 3 hours per week.

BLD 241 (3 CR.)

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT III

Presents fundamentals of construction supervision including responsibilities of the construction superintendent, operations manager, general superintendent and project engineer, with factors relating to their work and that of their subordinates, aspects of job leadership, and effective human relations as related to efficient supervision. Lecture 3 hours per week.

BLD 242 (3 CR.)

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT IV

Presents a comprehensive overview of all aspects of construction law and labor relations, exposing the students to responsibilities and requirements. Includes history of labor relations in the United States, trade unionism, federal labor laws and their direct effect on construction, OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act) laws and regulations that apply. Lecture 3 hours per week.

BLD 247 (3 CR.)

CONSTRUCTION PLANNING AND SCHEDULING

Introduces principles of planning and scheduling of a construction project. Includes sequence of events and processes on a construction site. Studies scheduling techniques including the critical path method. Lecture 3 hours per week.

BLD 249 (3 CR.)

CARPENTRY II

Prerequisite is BLD 149. Presents advanced concepts of carpentry as they relate to residential/light construction, including theoretical and practical applications. Covers advanced framing techniques, finish and trim systems, and calculations commonly required in all phases of light construction. Lecture 3 hours per week.

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