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2.00 Credits
Introduction to the construction safety management process within the residential construction industry. The topics include the criteria for reviewing project safety and how to improve safety on the job. Course work includes the preparation of safety related documents and implementation of safety administrative actions, program development, and federal and state regulations.
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1.00 Credits
Study of a Residential Design/Build model for construction, including investigation of the advantages, disadvantages, and unique opportunities that the model has to offer. Focus on the completion of work through the design-build process, from initial client interviews to the production of plans and specifications that meet the client's needs and are acceptable for the issuance of a building permit.
Prerequisite:
ACH 135
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1.00 Credits
Emphasis on developing the ability to quickly and effectively handle changes that inevitably occur during the construction process. Focus on the potential sources of change orders and how to appropriately respond to each. Also includes developing methods for analyzing, pricing, scheduling, and tracking changes.
Prerequisite:
BCT 255 AND BCT 256 AND CSC 124 OR ACH 241 AND BCT 255 AND CSC 124
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3.00 Credits
Technical information pertaining to current building systems used in the residential construction industry. Integration of manufactured components, innovative and alternative foundation options, the modular housing industry, site built framing techniques using the latest in pre-engineered products, steel framing, and traditional log and post-beam construction. Practical examples and current information from sources such as the National Association of Home Builders emphasize awareness of all the various building systems available to builders today.
Corequisite:
BCT 308
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1.00 Credits
Examination of the interrelated parts of the land development process. Topics include market study, financing, site selection and analysis, and environmental regulations affecting land development. Emphasis on managing the process while making sure each essential part is completed to move the project from design to a finished development.
Prerequisite:
BCT 300 AND MTH 180
Corequisite:
BCT 308
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3.00 Credits
Expanded study of basic estimating and scheduling skills, covering the residential construction costing process that follows quantity take-offs, including bidding analysis, productivity assessments, and resource allocations. Job sequencing and scheduling as related to the total cost controls are discussed. Various software applications are used.
Prerequisite:
BCT 255 AND BCT 308
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2.00 Credits
Study focusing on the importance of electrical and mechanical systems in the total homebuilding package. Skills learned include assessing customer needs, market trends, and emerging technologies in electrical and mechanical systems to complete the homebuilding process. Emphasis on planning, scheduling, bidding, and managerial skills from other coursework to develop a complete electrical and mechanical package for today's homebuyers. Particular attention is given to energy conservation, and environmental and safety issues as they relate to electrical and mechanical systems.
Prerequisite:
BCT 330
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3.00 Credits
Examination of the constantly changing dynamics of the residential construction industry and the effect on both consumers and the providers within the industry. Analysis of the current and contemporary issues of culture, politics, economics, environment, and demographics that are affecting the residential building industry.
Prerequisite:
BCT 330
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3.00 Credits
Specialized work experience allows students to apply skills acquired in previous courses to solve real-world residential construction problems. Activities may include library and field research, data analysis, report writing, presentation of the final project, or approved internship experience. Topics may include, but are not limited to, entrepreneurship, residential management field practices, estimating and scheduling, and cost control. This internship experience requires a minimum of 225 work experience hours, but may include more hours depending on the individual needs of the internship experience. In addition to work experience hours, students are also required to satisfactorily complete the internship experience through a final employer evaluation or assessment. Completion of this course through an internship experience with a residential construction employer, with approval of a faculty adviser, is strongly encouraged.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to the theories, principles, and organized approaches to emergency management at local, county, state, and federal levels. Topics include the history of human vulnerability to natural, man-made, and technological hazards; the advent of emergency management professions; and an examination of current emergency response systems.
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