CO 165 - Commercial Construction

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 lectures and computer-based record-keeping of labor performances in commercial/industrial construction. The course focuses on traditional construction methods used in producing concrete systems, masonry block systems, brick systems, or metal framing techniques.

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

learn the fundamentals of technical terms and building codes used in commercial construction;
layout individual building components while functioning effectively in a team relating to commercial systems; and
communicate effectively through project assignments and construction document submissions.

F/S (N)