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Spring 2018 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

CO 285 - Contracts and Specifications


Credit Hours: 3

A basic course in construction law and contracts with equal emphasis on interpreting and writing of construction specifications.

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • an ability to communicate effectively through project and homework assignments;
  • an ability to differentiate between types of contracts used in the construction industry;
  • an understanding of the technical terms used in contracts, specifications and the construction industry;
  • an ability to differentiate between multiple sections of technical specifications used in the construction industry;
  • understanding of C.S.I. formats with master specifications;
  • understanding of boiler plate requirements within project manuals; and
  • understanding the different types of contract documents used in construction.


Prerequisites: CO 150
F/S (N)