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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the engineering properties and the uses of construction materials including soils, concrete, masonry, steel and wood. Classroom testing demonstrations of several materials are included. Conventional construction systems are studied. Orientation to the construction industry, associated professions, and the varieties of employment available. (3,0) 3 credits Fall, Spring
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A continuation of CON 161 extended to include the study of architectural properties of selected materials, methods of construction, and building components. Class work includes technical problem solving using quantitative and graphic analysis of specific building construction systems. Prerequisite(s): CON 161 (3,0) 3 credit Spring
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3.00 Credits
Introduces the concepts of stress, strain, bending and shear stresses, torsion and deflection of beams including elasticity, shear and moment diagrams for beams, moment of inertia of unsymmetrical sections, and thermal and combined stresses. Discussed are centroids, center of gravity and moments of inertia. Columns are also covered. Several related laboratory experiments are performed. Prerequisite(s): CON 106 or MET 201 (2,2) 3 credits Fall
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A program of practical experience and independent study to supplement and enrich classroom learning. It is a fully faculty supervised structured industrial experience. Periodical written reports and end of the assignment employer report required. Prerequisite(s): 3rd Semester standing, and Dept. Chair approval (0,6) 3 credits Fall, Spring
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3.00 Credits
This course covers Methods & equipment used in heavy, commercial and residential construction. It includes earthmoving excavating, loading and hauling, rock excavation, compressed air and water systems, paving, and some selected topics from building construction. Prerequisite(s): CON 162 or equivalent. (3,0) 3 credits Fall
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces soil mechanics, foundation and earth structure to the engineering technology students. It includes soil classification, soil properties, soil stresses, earth pressures, bearing capacity, slope stability. It also discusses principles of foundation analysis and design, retaining walls, etc. Laboratory experiments to test behavior of soils included. Prerequisite(s): CON 207 or equivalent (2,2) 3 credits Spring
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3.00 Credits
This course provides a broad understanding of the basic principles of engineering hydraulics and hydrology. The emphasis is on application of the theories. It involves basic principle of hydraulics, flow in closed conduits, flow in open channels, hydraulic structures, principles of hydrology, groundwater hydraulics, and related laboratory experiments. Computer application included. Prerequisite(s): CON 207 or equivalent, PHY136 and one semester of calculus. (2,2) 3 credits Spring
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on fundamentals of residential and commercial construction estimating. Topics covered range from site work, forms, concrete, metals and masonry to plumbing and electricity. Also covered are wood framing and steel framing. Fundamentals of computer assisted estimating are introduced. Prerequisite(s): CON 162 (3,0) 3 credits Spring
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3.00 Credits
This course studies the concepts in the preparation of an environmental impact statement. It also reviews state and local building and land use controls. Attention will be given to governmental regulations required to obtain building permits for particular construction projects. Prerequisite(s): CON 162 (3,0) 3 credits
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3.00 Credits
A study of the development of building design from the Ancient Egyptians and Greeks through the major historical periods to the present. Emphasis is on the evolution of the forms derived from indigenous technologies of the periods surveyed. Note: Students completing this course may not receive credit for ARC 362 Prerequisite(s): Department approval (3,0) 3 credits Fall
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