CO 165 - Construction II

Credit Hours: 3

A course covering the fundamental principles of materials, installation methods, safety and management used in commercial/ industrial construction. Laboratory project involves the physical application of topics discussed in lecture and computer based record keeping of labor performances in commercial/industrial construction. Course focuses on traditional construction methods used in producing concrete systems, masonry block systems, brick systems, or metal framing techniques.

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

identify individual building components relating to foundation systems, framing systems, exterior and interior finish systems and roofing systems for commercial and/or industrial construction;
basic knowledge with the use and layout of building materials in commercial and/or industrial construction;
basic knowledge with the use of building codes in commercial and/or industrial construction;
understanding how a set of commercial and/or industrial construction drawing documents are used in the industry;
an appropriate use of construction techniques and skills to maximize the use of materials and modern tools within the construction industry;
an ability to apply creativity in the design of systems, components or processes appropriate to lab project objectives;
an ability to function effectively on teams;
an ability to identify, analyze, and solve technical problems with methods of project component installations;
an ability to communicate effectively through project assignments and notebook submissions;
an ability to use computers with Microsoft office products;
use of the internet to locate materials and equipment for construction; and
use of local network printers.

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