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2.00 Credits
This is the foundati on course for all the emphasis areas in the Constructi on Technology program including carpentry, electricity, masonry, plumbing, and site supervision. Constructi on, maintenance, and pipeline skills are included along with the following topics: basic constructi on skills, basic safety, basic math, introducti on to hand tools, introducti on to power tools, introducti on to blueprints, and basic rigging. This is a two credit hour class.
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2.00 Credits
This course is an element of the masonry emphasis area and provides an introducti on to concrete constructi on and fi nishing including the methods and procedures used in fi nishing, terms of the trade, tools and equipment used, and the properti es of concrete. It provides informati on on OSHA requirements, work site safety, use of chemicals, use of hand and power tools, and maintenance requirements. It also provides hands-on practi ce for fi nishing slabs. This is a two credit hour course. Prerequisite: CT 112
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2.00 Credits
This course introduces the student to the history of the constructi on industry and to organizati on theory. It covers the phases of a constructi on project and the role and duti es of the supervisor. Human relati ons, problem solving, safety, quality control, contract/constructi on documents, esti mati ng, planning and scheduling, resource control, and cost awareness are discussed. This is a two credit hour course.
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3.00 Credits
This course covers constructi on standards and specifi c types of building materials used in commercial, industrial, and private constructi on projects. These materials include aggregates, asphalt, asphalt concrete, Portland cement, Portland cement concrete, masonry, iron, metal, and wood. These materials are widely used in constructi on and represent those over which fi eld people in the industry have the most control. Shaping these materials to fi nal size, protecti ng them from the elements, and fi tti ng them together are accomplished in the fi eld to a greater extent than with most other materials. This is a three credit hour class.
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3.00 Credits
This course is the introductory course in the electrical emphasis pathway. It covers safety rules and regulati ons for electricians as well as the OSHAmandated procedures. It also includes conduit bending and installati on, electrical fasteners, anchors, and installati on, electrical concepts used in Ohm's law, various circuits, Kirchoff 's voltage and laws, electrical testequipment, an introducti on to Nati onal Electrical Code, raceways, boxes, and fi tti ngs, conductors, an introducti on to electrical blueprints, and residenti al, commercial, and industrial wiring. This is a three credit hour class. Pre and/or co-requisites: CT 112
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3.00 Credits
This course is the fi rst of three in a series of three masonry courses. This course will introduce the student to the historic and current materials and processes used in the trade as well as safety issues specifi c to the trade. The course covers the safe operati on of masonry saws and mortar mixing machines. Other topics include measurements, drawings, and specifi cati ons typically found on residenti al constructi on drawings, types and properti es of mortar, types of concrete and clay masonry, applicati ons layout and setup, and installati on techniques. This is a three credit hour course. Pre and/or co-requisites: CT 112
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3.00 Credits
This course contains an introducti on to drilling and tapping machines and describes rigging and delivering pipe and associated structures. The safest methods for cutti ng common pipe materials and descripti ons of materials and standard sizes for thermoplasti c, concrete, ducti le iron, and corrugated steel pipe are included. Methods for joining pipe to pipe, pipe to appurtenances, and pipe to manhole connecti ons including O-ring pipe, slip joints mechanical joints, restraint joints and transiti on couplings are presented. The course introduces elevati ons, use of the pipe laser, soil behavior, and shoring, shielding, and sloping methods as well as stabilizati on, bedding and dewatering techniques. Preparati on of pressure and gravity systems for testi ng is also covered. This is a three credit hour course. Prerequisites: CT 112 & CT 111F
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4.00 Credits
This course is the fi rst in a series of four carpentry courses. Wood building materials, fasteners, and adhesives will be discussed as they are used with wood and masonry. The sources and uses of various soft woods and hardwoods is described as well as the grading systems for lumber and plywood, and the compositi on and uses of various engineered sheet materials and laminated lumber products. Students will learn the safe and correct operati on and care of hand and power tools. The framing basics for the ay out and constructi on of wood fl oors, walls, ceilings, rough-ins for door and window openings, and corners, parti ti on Ts, bracing walls, and applying sheathing will be covered. A variety of roofs and lay outs for raft ers for sti ckbuilt and truss-built roofs will be covered. Students will learn how to apply weather-stripping and locksets as well as a variety of windows, skylights, and exterior doors. This is a four credit hour course. Pre and/or co-requites CT 112
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4.00 Credits
This course is the second course in the electrical emphasis pathway. It covers alternati ng current, AC and DC motors, grounding, conduit bending, boxes and fi tti ngs, conductor installati ons, cable tray, conductor terminati ons and splices, installati on of electric services, circuit breakers and fuses, contactors and relays, and electric lighti ng. This is a four credit hour course. Prerequisite: CT 113E or consent of instructor
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4.00 Credits
This course covers informati on the mason will need to work with residenti al plans and constructi on drawings. Techniques will be included for constructi ng small structure foundati ons, steps, pati os, decks, chimneys, and fi replaces. The use of grout and other types of reinforcement as well as the various types of metal components and accessories will also be included. Advanced laying techniques for constructi on of walls, arches, and other structures will be incorporated as well as techniques for moisture control, elevated work, and constructi on inspecti on and quality control. This is a four credit hour course. Prerequisites: CT 113M or permission of instructor
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