Austin Community College

FY 2005 Course Descriptions

Building Construction Technology


CNBT 1191 SPECIAL TOPICS IN CONSTRUCTION/BUILDING TECHNOLOGY/TECHNICIAN (1-0-2). Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. May be repeated for credit. Fee: $12 Insurance: $3.10Skills: P ( ) Course Type: W

CNBT 1204 RESIDENTIAL AND LIGHT COMMERCIAL BLUEPRINT READING (2-2-0). Blueprint reading covering the theory of projection, architectural and engineering symbols, relationship of views, and measuring with emphasis on residential and light commercial construction. Skills: X Prerequisites: CNBT 1411 or department approval. ( ) Course Type: W

CNBT 1205 RESIDENTIAL AND LIGHT COMMERCIAL BLUEPRINT READING (2-2-0). Blueprint reading covering the theory of projection, architectural and engineering symbols, relationship of views, and measuring with emphasis on residential and light commercial construction. Skills: X Prerequisites: CNBT 1411 or department approval. ( ) Course Type: W

CNBT 1210 CONSTRUCTION METHODS AND MATERIALS -- BEGINNING WOODWORKING (2-1-2). An introduction to construction materials and methods and their applications. A beginning course in wood working which allows students to progress through a logical sequence of courses to reach a goal of being a cabinet maker or a furniture maker or both. Fee: $16 Insurance: $3.10Skills: X ( ) Course Type: W

CNBT 1211 CONSTRUCTION METHODS AND MATERIALS -- INTERMEDIATE WOODWORKING--FURNITURE (2-1-2). An introduction to construction materials and methods and their applications. An intermediate woodworking course in which students learn the skills and techniques of building furniture. The milling processing of jointing, planing, and table sawing are stressed as quality wood working skills. Hardwood joinery techniques are introduced as students learn the tolerances required to build fine furniture. Fee: $16 Insurance: $3.10Skills: X Prerequisites: CNBT 1210 or department approval. ( ) Course Type: W

CNBT 1280 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION -- CONSTRUCTION/BUILDING TECHNOLOGY (2-1-7). Career related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization are offered through a cooperative agreement between the college, employer, and student. Under supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Directly related to a technical discipline, specific learning objectives guide the student through the paid work experience. Insurance: $3.10Skills: P ( ) Course Type: W

CNBT 1291 ST IN CONSTRUCTION/BUILDING TECHNOLOGY: WORKPLACE SKILLS (2-1-2). How to succeed in the workplace. Students in this class will experience advanced strategies in solving construction problems with emphasis on math, building layout, blueprint reading, land measurement, learning to speak the language of the construction industry. Focus will also be on students adhering to coming to work everyday on time and while at work being productive. Fee: $16 Insurance: $3.10Skills: X ( ) Course Type: W

CNBT 1301 INTRODUCTION TO CONSTRUCTION (3-2-3). An overview of the construction industry including: organizational structures and systems; safety regulations and agencies; construction documents; office and field organizations; and the various construction crafts and trades. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3.10Skills: P ( ) Course Type: W

CNBT 1305 RESIDENTIAL AND LIGHT COMMERCIAL BLUEPRINT READING (3-3-0). Blueprint reading covering the theory of projection, architectural and engineering symbols, relationship of views, and measuring with emphasis on residential and light commercial construction. Fee: $16 Skills: X Prerequisites: CNBT 1411 or department approval. ( ) Course Type: W

CNBT 1311 CONSTRUCTION METHODS AND MATERIALS -- ADVANCED FURNITURE CONSTRUCTION (3-2-4). An introduction to construction materials and methods and their applications. An advanced course in which students further develop the refined skills and techniques of building fine furniture. Students will construct and finish a fine hardwood secretary table using hand and power tools to perform complex joinery techniques. Design and function will be emphasized. Instruction will include characteristics and behavior of wood that dictate quality construction techniques. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3.10Skills: X Prerequisites: WDWK 1413 or CNBT 1211 or department approval. (BCT 2054) Course Type: W

CNBT 1342 BUILDING CODES AND INSPECTIONS (3-3-0). An examination of the building codes and standards applicable to building construction and inspection processes. Skills: X Prerequisites: CNBT 1411 or department approval. ( ) Course Type: W

CNBT 1346 CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING I (3-3-0). Fundamentals of estimating materials and labor costs in construction. Students will read blueprints and interpret building specifications to verify dimensions of building components and determine total count of those components. Verification of construction procedures described in building specifications; and calculate costs for materials, labor, and contractor services. Skills: X Prerequisites: CNBT 1411, CNBT 1305 or department approval. ( ) Course Type: W

CNBT 1391 SPECIAL TOPICS IN CONSTRUCTION/BUILDING TECHNOLOGY/TECHNICIAN (3-2-2). Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. Repeatable for credit. Fee: $20 Insurance: $3.10Skills: P ( ) Course Type: W

CNBT 1402 MECHANICAL, PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS IN CONSTRUCTION (4-3-3). A presentation of the basic mechanical, plumbing and electrical components in construction and their relationship to the overall building. Fee: $20 Insurance: $3.10Skills: X ( ) Course Type: W

CNBT 1411 CONSTRUCTION METHODS AND MATERIALS (4-3-3). An introduction to construction materials and methods and their applications. This is a hands-on survey course which has four components: construction management, concrete/masonry, carpentry, and woodworking. Students learn to use math, blueprints, building specifications, optical leveling equipment, hand tools, portable power tools, and stationary power tools in a sequence of learning activities designed for students to acquire entry level skills and knowledge of the construction industry. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3.10Skills: X (BCT 1014) Course Type: W

CNBT 1413 CONCRETE -- RESIDENTIAL (4-3-3). A study of the various techniques for concrete utilization in residential and light construction from the theoretical concepts of hydration to the practical experience of verifying site conditions, interpreting data used to establish conditions of level, square, plumb, parallel, and perpendicular, tying steel, and placing and finishing a concrete slab. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3.10Skills: X Prerequisites: CNBT 1411 or department approval. (BCT 1024) Course Type: W

CNBT 1416 CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY I (4-3-3). A comprehensive course in site preparation, foundation, form work, and framing. Topics include safety; tools and equipment; basic site preparation; basic foundations and form work; and basic floor, wall, and framing methods and systems. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3.10Skills: P ( ) Course Type: W

CNBT 1446 CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING I (4-3-3). Fundamentals of estimating materials and labor costs in construction. The student will identify estimating procedures; estimate materials from blueprints; and calculate labor units and costs. Skills: X (BCT 2064) Course Type: W

CNBT 1449 CONCRETE -- COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL (4-3-3). In-depth coverage of the various techniques used in concrete utilization in commercial and industrial construction. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3.10Skills: X Prerequisites: CNBT 1411 and CNBT 1413. (BCT 2114) Course Type: W

CNBT 1471 BUILDING FOR RESOURCE CONSERVATION (4-3-3). For the advanced student: skills and knowledge in theory and use of tools, materials, and techniques used by construction industry to conserve energy, materials, water, and human resources. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3.10Skills: X Prerequisites: CNBT 1411. (BCT 2074) Course Type: W

CNBT 1491 SPECIAL TOPICS IN CONSTRUCTION/BUILDING TECHNOLOGY/TECHNICIAN (4-3-3). Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. Repeatable for credit. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3.10Skills: X Prerequisites: CNBT 1411 or department approval. ( ) Course Type: W

CNBT 2280 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION -- CONSTRUCTION/BUILDING TECHNOLOGY/TECHNICIAN (2-1-7). Career related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization are offered through a cooperative agreement between the college, employer, and student. Under supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Directly related to a technical discipline, specific learning objectives guide the student through the paid work experience. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. Insurance: $3.10Skills: X Prerequisites: CNBT 1411 or department approval. ( ) Course Type: W

CNBT 2332 PROJECT SCHEDULING (3-3-0). A study of conventional scheduling using critical-path-method, precedence and arrow networks, Gantt charts, monthly reports, and crashing time schedule. Skills: X Prerequisites: CNBT 1411 or department approval. ( ) Course Type: W

CNBT 2335 COMPUTER-AIDED CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULING (3-3-0). Advanced construction scheduling utilizing computer scheduling software to perform various scheduling procedures. Skills: X Prerequisites: CNBT 2332. ( ) Course Type: W

CNBT 2337 CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING II (3-3-0). Advanced estimating concepts using computer software programs for the construction and crafts. Skills: X Prerequisites: CNBT 1346. ( ) Course Type: W

CNBT 2342 CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT I (3-3-0). Human relations management skills in motivation on the job site. Topics include written and oral communications, leadership and motivation, problem solving, and decision making. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3.10Skills: X Prerequisites: CNBT 1411 or department approval. ( ) Course Type: W

CNBT 2344 CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT II (3-3-0). A management course in contract documents, safety, planning, scheduling, production control, and law and labor. Topics include contracts, planning, cost and production peripheral documents, and cost and work analysis. Focus will be on the responsibilities and duties of a sub-contractor. Skills: X Prerequisites: CNBT 1411, CNBT 1305, or department approval. ( ) Course Type: W

CNBT 2346 CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT III (3-3-0). An advanced course in construction safety, project management, scheduling, material handling, layout, payment scheduling, and inspection. Focus will be on the responsibilities and duties of the general contractor and the business of general contracting. Skills: X Prerequisites: CNBT 2344. ( ) Course Type: W

CNBT 2435 COMPUTER-AIDED CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULING (4-3-3). Advanced construction scheduling utilizing computer scheduling software to perform various scheduling procedures. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3.10Skills: X Prerequisites: CNBT 2332 or department approval. ( ) Course Type: W

CNBT 2437 CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING II (4-3-3). Advanced estimating concepts using computer software programs for the construction and crafts. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3.10Skills: X Prerequisites: CNBT 1346. ( ) Course Type: W

CNBT 2442 CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT I (4-3-3). Human relations management skills in motivation on the job site. Topics include written and oral communications, leadership and motivation, problem solving, and decision-making. Skills: X (BCT 2024) Course Type: W

CNBT 2444 CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT II (4-3-3). A management course in contract documents, safety, planning, scheduling, production control, and law and labor. Topics include contracts, planning, cost and production peripheral documents, and cost and work analysis. Fee: $24 Skills: X Prerequisites: CNBT 1411. (BCT 2024) Course Type: W

CRPT 1191 SPECIAL TOPICS IN CARPENTRY (1-0-2). Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledges, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. May be repeated for credit. Fee: $10 Insurance: $3.10Skills: X Prerequisites: CNBT 1411 or department approval. (BCT 2081) Course Type: W

CRPT 1291 SPECIAL TOPICS IN CARPENTRY (2-1-2). Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledges, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. May be repeated for credit. Fee: $16 Insurance: $3.10Skills: X Prerequisites: CNBT 1411 or department approval. (BCT 2082) Course Type: W

CRPT 1411 CONVENTIONAL ROOF SYSTEMS (4-3-3). Study of the principles of design and construction of a conventional roof system incorporating gable, hip, and intersections. Emphasis on safe work practices and the selection, use and maintenance of tools and equipment. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3.10Skills: X Prerequisites: CNBT 1411. (CNBT 1044) Course Type: W

CRPT 1415 CONVENTIONAL WALL SYSTEMS (4-3-3). Instruction on conventional wall and floor systems, and installation of trusses of wood frame construction. Topics include math to solve construction problems, identification of components, slab and building layout, build up of floor and wall members, construction of a floor and wall system and layout and installation of wood trusses. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3.10Skills: X Prerequisites: CNBT 1411 or department approval. ( ) Course Type: W

CRPT 1441 CONVENTIONAL EXTERIOR FINISH SYSTEMS (4-3-3). Skill development in the installation of exterior finish systems and components including the placement and installation of cornice, windows, doors, siding, and flashing. Emphasis on safe work practices and the selection, use, and maintenance of tools and equipment. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3.10Skills: X Prerequisites: CNBT 1411 or department approval. (BCT 2134) Course Type: W

CRPT 1445 CONVENTIONAL INTERIOR FINISH SYSTEMS (4-3-3). Instruction in the installation of interior finish systems and components including the placement and installation of doors and trim and floor, wall, and ceiling finishes. Emphasis on safe work practices and the selection, use, and maintenance of tools and equipment. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3.10Skills: X Prerequisites: CNBT 1411 or department approval. ( ) Course Type: W

CRPT 1491 SPECIAL TOPICS IN CARPENTRY (4-3-3). Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledges, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. May be repeated for credit. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3.10Skills: X Prerequisites: CNBT 1411 or department approval. (BCT 2084) Course Type: W

CRPT 2335 METAL WALL SYSTEMS (3-2-2). Instruction in metal wall system construction. Topics include walls, partitions, framing materials, and fastening systems with emphasis on safe work practices and the selection, use, and maintenance of tools and equipment. Fee: $20 Insurance: $3.10Skills: P ( ) Course Type: W

CRPT 2435 METAL WALL SYSTEMS (4-3-3). Instruction in metal wall system construction. Topics include walls, partitions, framing materials, and fastening systems with emphasis on safe work practices and the selection, use and maintenance of tools and equipment. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3.10Skills: X Prerequisites: CNBT 1411 or department approval. ( ) Course Type: W

OSHT 1405 OSHA REGULATIONS -- CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (4-3-3). A study of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations pertinent to the construction industry. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3.10Skills: X ( ) Course Type: W

WDWK 1191 SPECIAL TOPICS IN CABINET MAKER AND MILLWORKER (1-0-2). Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. May be repeated for credit. Fee: $10 Insurance: $3.10Skills: X Prerequisites: CNBT 1411 or department approval. (BCT 2081) Course Type: W

WDWK 1291 SPECIAL TOPICS IN CABINET MAKER AND MILLWORKER (2-1-2). Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. May be repeated for credit. Fee: $16 Insurance: $3.10Skills: X Prerequisites: CNBT 1411 or department approval. (BCT 2082) Course Type: W

WDWK 1413 CABINET MAKING (4-3-3). Introduction to cabinet construction, including base and upper units and shelving using typical carcass joinery, and hardwood face frame joinery. Students learn correct and safe methods of millwork, and install plastic laminate and hardware. Fee: $20 Insurance: $3.10Skills: P Prerequisites: CNBT 1411 or instructor approval. (BCT 1054) Course Type: W

WDWK 1491 SPECIAL TOPICS IN CABINET MAKER AND MILLWORKER (4-3-3). Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. May be repeated for credit. Fee: $20 Insurance: $3.10Skills: P (BCT 2054) Course Type: W

WDWK 2451 CABINET MAKING II (4-3-3). Advanced skills in machine woodworking and hand craftsmanship. Emphasizes advanced design and door and drawer construction, laminate laying, and customer and co-worker relations. Fee: $20 Insurance: $3.10Skills: X (BCT 2014) Course Type: W


Course Descriptions as of August 26, 2004 09:00am
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