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3.00 Credits
An intermediate-level course designed to acquaint students with small and large commercial building construction systems, techniques, materials and methods, including soils, foundations, structural systems, wall/cladding assemblies, roofs and interior building systems. The investigation of building uses and the consideration of materials, equipment and services are integral parts of this course. Prerequisites: ACT 121
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3.00 Credits
An advanced course in which the student develops a residential design for an assigned site and client. Included are site planning, building design and a partial set of construction documents. A presentation drawing of the proposed design is also required. Prerequisites: ACT 130 and ACT 150
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4.00 Credits
Designed as a continuation of ACT 124, this course focuses on residential construction materials with reference to geographic location, cost, and proper installation techniques. Students will learn to read and evaluate blueprints, and work with traditional hand and power tools. Students learn roof framing techniques, roof shingle selection and installation, proper insulation techniques, selection and installation of interior finishes, and finish carpentry skills. Lab work includes roofing, drywall, insulation, door and window installation and finish flooring. Prerequisites: ACT 124
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3.00 Credits
An advanced course in which the student becomes acquainted with methods used in developing and drawing details for a commercial building. Details include site, foundation, structural, wall and roof conditions. Also studied are window and door details, commercial stairs and other typical commercial details. Prerequisites: ACT 150 Suggested Prerequisites: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in ACT 211 is recommended.
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4.00 Credits
An advanced course in which the student studies the estimation of residential construction costs using the quantity survey method. Construction documents are used to take off building material and labor costs for accurate construction cost estimating. The preparation of cost estimating forms for material, labor and other costs will be done using current computer spreadsheet applications. Prerequisites: ACT 110 Suggested Prerequisites: Construction experience or ACT 141 and MATH 100 are recommended.
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4.00 Credits
(4 Credit Hours) This is an advanced course in which the student becomes acquainted with various digital presentation techniques. Multiple software applications will be explored for rendering, animation, and graphic production including: Viz Render, Sketchup, and Photoshop. Topics include 3-D modeling, rendering, animation, use of digital images for presentation display boards, and use of presentation software such as Microsoft PowerPoint. Students will also use these tools to design and assemble a basic portfolio. Prerequisites: ACT 130
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3.00 Credits
An advanced course in which the student develops a commercial building for an assigned building site and use. Included are site planning, design development and a partial set of construction documents with plans, elevations, sections and details. Emphasis is placed on the transition from design to construction documents. Prerequisites: ACT 136, ACT 220, and ACT 233
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4.00 Credits
(4 Credit Hours) An advanced-level course offering practical work experience within the Architecture/Construction Technology field through participation in a supervised cooperative education program. This course integrates work experience with classroom instruction. Prerequisites: ACT 150 and permission of the Cooperative Education Specialist. Note: Co-op is available for the Fall, Winter, and Spring/Summer semesters (Spring/Summer is a full 15-week semester). Placements may be days, evenings or weekends depending on employer needs.
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4.00 Credits
In-depth presentation of medical language, which then will serve as a solid foundation for students interested in health care, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, physical therapy, or related careers. Medical terminology for both health and disease is presented in relation to human structure and function. Builds a framework by introducing the key elements in the formation as well as the modification of medical terms, which then is applied to the specific body systems.
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0.50 Credits
(0.5 Credit Hours) This lecture/lab course is structured to teach the theory and skills of CPR for victims of all ages so that individuals can recognize and respond to basic life threatening emergencies due to cardiac or respiratory arrest. Course features ventilation with a barrier device, a bag-mask device, supplemental oxygen, use of automated external defibrillator (AED), and relief of foreign-body airway obstruction. This course is designed for either individuals working in healthcare or for health career and nursing students preparing for their clinical assignments. Upon successful completion of the course including both written and skills testing, the student will receive a Healthcare Provider Card valid for two years through the American Heart Association. This is a pass/fail course with demonstrated competency in all key skill areas required. Note: Students must attend the entire course in order to receive credit and the certification. Due to the short duration of this class, attendance is mandatory.
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