CO 220 - Construction III

Credit Hours: 3

A course covering the fundamental principles of design and installation of heating, cool air conditioning, ventilation, plumbing systems, electrical power and lighting systems used in the construction industry. Laboratory project encompasses the physical application of the design and installation of heating, cool air conditioning, ventilation, plumbing systems, electrical power, and lighting systems.

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

identify individual building components relating to water and wastewater systems, mechanical systems and electrical systems for residential, commercial and/or industrial construction;
basic knowledge with the use and layout of building materials in residential, commercial and/or industrial construction;
basic knowledge with the use of building codes in residential, commercial and/or industrial construction;
understanding how a set of residential, 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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