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 Construction (CON)


CON-106   Construction Welding, 1 cr. 
Welding techniques applicable to the construction trade.
(Formerly CA-126C)

CON-113   Construction Printreading, 2 cr.
Studies the builders' visual language and communication.
(Formerly CA-111C)

CON-120   Construction Estimating, 1 cr. 
Estimating techniques used at the lumber desk at a retail establishment. 
(Formerly CA-129C)

CON-125   Construction Estimating II, 3 cr. 
Construction Estimation II is an extension of the concepts learned in the first year in Construction Estimation.  Processes learned in the first year class will be implemented and put into practice.  Industry professionals will present different methods they use along with computerized estimation programs.  Students will develop different estimation sheets for a specific task and implement into practice. 
(Formerly CA-229C)

CON-137   Foundations and Concrete, 7 cr.
Covers structure foundations, concrete and concrete block construction.  Lecture and laboratory. 
(Formerly CA-112C)

CON-138   Intro to Construction, 2 cr.
Basic techniques used by the carpenter in wall framing construction.  Lecture and laboratory.  P/Q grading.
(Formerly CA-113C)

CON-158   Carpentry Level III, 5 cr.
Carpentry Level Three is the third in the
Contra series of The National Certified Carpentry program.  It includes lecture and lab including exterior roof, moisture protection, stairs, metal  studs, drywall, suspended ceilings, different trim applications, and cabinetry. 
(Formerly CA-225C)

CON-159   Carpentry Level IV, 5 cr.
Carpentry Level IV is the fourth in the Contra National certification program series.  Level IV includes construction site layout, advanced roof, floor, wall and stair systems, intro to light equipment, metal buildings, and crew leader kills.
(Formerly CA-245C)

CON-201   Framing Techniques and Lab I, 2 cr.
Basic framing techniques with emphasis on identification and application.  Lecture and laboratory. 
(Formerly CA-117C)

CON-202   Framing Techniques and Lab II, 6 cr.
Explores more advanced framing and applications in major class project.  Lecture and laboratory. 
(Formerly CA-118C)

CON-217   Exterior Finishing, 3 cr. 
Exterior finish work on residential and commercial structures.  Lecture and laboratory. 
(Formerly CA-128C)

CON-225   Techniques of Exterior Covering, 6 cr.
Studies exterior cover materials for residential and commercial structures.  Lecture and laboratory. 
(Formerly CA-125C)

CON-228   Methods of Interior Finishing, 3 cr.
Covers interior finishing material and its installation in residential and commercial structures.  Lecture and laboratory.
(Formerly CA-213C)

CON-229   Install of Interior Finishing, 3 cr.
Covers interior wall coverings and their application as well as thermal and sound insulation.  Lecture and laboratory.
(Formerly CA-211C)

CON-329   Construction Management, 3 cr.
The Construction Jobsite Management student will be introduced to various styles of construction jobsite management through real life jobs with industry representatives and first year Construction Technology students projects.  Students will learn about the project team, use of documents on the jobsite, submittals, shop drawings, jobsite layout, meeting control, safety management, changes and claims forms, documents and project closeout record keeping. 
(Formerly CA-203C)

CON-431   Construction Internship I, 6 cr.
On-the-job training to gain experience in the student's field of interest. 
(Formerly CA-135C)

CON-932   Internship, 3 cr. 
The Construction Internship II provides on the job training for area of student interest.  This course will have a manager's or supervisor's emphasis with job shadowing and leadership skills the main focus.  Students will be required to document their time and discuss with instructor during scheduled meetings.
(Formerly CA-235C)                                                      

   

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