Building Construction Estimating

This course introduces students to the interpretation of construction plans used in residential and commercial projects. Students identify drawing components, interpret information across different views and apply construction practices to understand how buildings are documented. Learners create freehand sketches to support communication and compute basic quantities for excavation and concrete. By the end of the course, students evaluate complete plan sets to support entry-level construction tasks.

This is a course in the step-by-step procedures and organizational planning necessary for program construction projects using the Critical Path Method (CPM). Topics include manual and computer methods of construction, job scheduling, organization and time planning, CPM networking and monitoring of construction progress, cost controlling and determining the applications and advantages of CPM.

This is a comprehensive analysis of building materials, products, processes and systems used in various types of building construction. Students investigate material usage, building systems and methods of construction. Additionally, students evaluate techniques covering material performance, selection and building construction installation procedures.

This course introduces students to the evolving role of the construction project manager in today's complex building environment. Emphasis is placed on selecting appropriate project delivery systems, coordinating preconstruction and procurement processes, managing risk and implementing quality control. Students also explore the use of Building Information Modeling (BIM), Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), sustainable designs and innovative technologies to support project execution and performance.

This course introduces the fundamentals of construction estimating using the quantity survey method. Students compute material quantities for excavation, concrete, formwork, masonry, carpentry, structural steel and finishes. Emphasis is placed on standard estimating practices, uniform measurement methods and shortcut techniques. Students also consider sustainable materials in estimating. Electrical and mechanical systems are excluded.

Prerequisites: Complete BLC-121 or Instructor approval. - Must be completed prior to taking this course.

This course advances construction estimating skills through in-depth cost analysis and applied digital tools. Students prepare full estimates and bid packages incorporating direct and indirect costs, subcontracting, project overhead and markup. Utilizing construction software, students generate, adjust and report estimates using regionalized data and client specifications. Emphasis is placed on digital fluency, pricing accuracy and sustainable cost analysis. Electrical and mechanical scopes are excluded.

Prerequisites: Complete BLC-294. - Must be completed prior to taking this course.

This course develops skills in college-level academic reading and writing. Emphasis is placed on critical analysis, argumentation and revision. Through the reading and writing processes, students develop and support ideas, refine arguments, evaluate and integrate appropriate sources, reflect on and implement feedback to revise and edit writing, and develop an awareness of the variety of contexts, audiences and purposes of academic writing. Students develop an awareness of appropriate practices relating to intellectual honesty.

Prerequisites: ENG - Must meet one of the following: Writing placement Earned "A" grade in ENG 090 Fundamentals of College Writing Earned "B" or "C" grade in ENG 090 Fundamentals of College Writing places student in ENG 101L. EAL (If applicable): Successful completion of EAL 100 EAL Composition and EAL 101 EAL Reading 2 - Must be completed prior to taking this course. CRE-103 (If required) must be taken concurrently, if not successfully completed prior to enrolling in ENG-101. - Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course. CRE - Must meet one of the following: Reading placement Successful completion of CRE 070 Successful completion of CRE 103 Advanced College Reading & Study Skills Concurrently enrolled in CRE 103 Advanced College Reading & Study Skills (co-requisite) - Must be completed prior to taking this course.

This course, the second in a two-course research and writing sequence, continues to expand and refine analytical writing and critical reading skills. Students deepen their understanding of rhetorical contexts and concepts while learning to adapt their research output for different audiences, genres and technologies. In addition, students consider the cultural, historical and intellectual lenses through which texts can be viewed and crafted. The course emphasizes strategies for comprehending advanced college-level texts and developing research skills, including evaluation of source credibility and relevance. Students strengthen their understanding of how meaning is created through grammatical, structural and writerly decisions. The course culminates in students creating a final portfolio or project showcasing their progress on the course learning outcomes.

Prerequisites: Complete ENG-101 or ENG-101L, CRE-103 (minimum grade "C"). - Must be completed prior to taking this course.

This course teaches students how to prepare clear and concise technical reports and documentation utilizing diagrams, charts, infographics and data for different audiences. This course also introduces students to the role of usability testing, design and technology in the rapidly changing field of technical communication.

Prerequisites: Complete ENG-101 or ENG-111. - Must be completed prior to taking this course.

This is a course in intermediate algebra that covers topics in algebraic functions and operations. Students deepen their skills with linear, quadratic, rational, absolute value and higher degree polynomial equations and functions. Other key concepts explored include exponents, radicals and complex numbers. Students also learn to apply an analytic geometric approach using the Cartesian coordinate system to graph and analyze lines and systems of equations. Through practical exercises and examples, students build fluency working with higher-level algebraic expressions and problems. The course prepares students for subsequent coursework requiring intermediate algebra skills.

Prerequisites: MAT-090 (minimum grade "C") or successful placement. - Must be completed prior to taking this course.

In this course, students gain practical mathematical skills for industrial careers. Through problem solving, students learn operations with numbers, polynomials and algebraic techniques to solve linear and quadratic equations. Measurement systems, ratio and proportion, graphing, geometry formulas and trigonometric functions are applied to technical problems. Students analyze real-world scenarios through technology-based math challenges. Students gain problem-solving skills that have direct career relevance for fields like manufacturing, construction and logistics. This course is not intended for any transfer degree program.

Prerequisites: Complete MAT-080 (minimum grade "C") or successful placement. - Must be completed prior to taking this course.

This is an introductory course in computer-aided design (CAD) fundamentals. Students are introduced to the concepts and techniques used by drafters and designers to create and modify computer generated drawings. Students learn the commands and functions necessary to input, process and output working drawings to printers and plotters.

In this course, students learn the fundamentals of matter, its form and properties. Matter is studied in terms of energy and its changing environment. Students learn the laws governing energy transfers in electrical, mechanical and thermodynamic systems. Students also explore concepts of chemistry and physics and their application to industrial usage.

Prerequisites: Complete MAT-080, or a score of 52 or higher on the College Placement Test for Math. - Must be completed prior to taking this course.

This is a course for students with little or no high school preparation in physics. Students in programs that require college-level physics should take this course first if they have no previous background in physics. Students examine methods of measurement and problem-solving techniques using hands-on activities in the lab. Students learn the physical concepts of motion, forces, work and energy. In addition, students explore topics such as electricity, waves, optics, atomic and nuclear physics.

Prerequisites: Complete MAT-090 or higher level math course. - Must be completed prior to taking this course.

This course provides the student with an understanding of how the scientific method is applied to the study of human and animal behavior. Topics include: research results, the major principles and perspectives of psychology, applications of contemporary psychology, the structure and function of the nervous system, foundations of learning, intelligence, social behavior, personality, feeling and emotion, motivation, abnormal psychology and its causes and therapies, developmental patterns and the measurement of behavior.

This course is designed for students in the technologies. It is a course in psychological theories and principles to improve supervisor and employee performance. Emphasis is on developing organizational behaviors that enhance employee satisfaction and produce profitable results in business, social institutions and governmental agencies.

This course develops student skills in the organization and oral expression of ideas through a variety of speeches. Emphasis is on the way people communicate effectively in professional, business and social situations.

Prerequisites: ENG-101L or eligibility for ENG-101. - Must be completed prior to taking this course. Eligibility for ENG-101. - Must be completed prior to taking this course.