Austin Community College
Fall 2007 - ALL COURSES
Course Descriptions All Courses Classroom Courses Distance Learning Courses
Updated: 12/18/2007 10:20:33
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
Check schedule online, www.austincc.edu/schedule, for possible changes. Contact department at 223-6084 or 223-6700 for additional information.
5 Week Session August 20 - September 21
8 Week Session August 27 - October 21
CNBT 2332 Project Scheduling
+ [0/12] 05962 Lec 002 CYP 1108 TTh 7:40pm - 10:10pm OH Lorio, Ray
+ [12/12] 05312 Lec 001 RVS 3200 TTh 2:15pm - 4:45pm OH Case, Joey
CNBT 2342 Construction Management I
+ [0/12] 05314 Lec 002 CYP 1141 TTh 5:00pm - 7:30pm OH Buchanan, Alrutheus
+ [15/12] 05313 Lec 001 RVS 3200 M 5:00pm - 10:00pm OH Alba, Domingo
16 Week Session August 27 - December 16
CNBT 1402 Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical Systems in Construction
[8/12] 06136 Lec 001 RVS 3144 T 5:00pm - 10:00pm OH Case, Joey
[12/12] 06137 Lec 002 RVS TBA Th 5:00pm - 10:00pm OH Case, Joey
[7/0] 18018 Lec 003 RVS TBA W 5:00pm - 10:00pm OH Case, Joey
OSHT 1405 OSHA Regulations -- Construction Industry
[18/20] 08445 Lec 001 RVS 3200 W 5:00pm - 10:00pm OH Alba, Domingo
CNBT 1411 Construction Methods and Materials I
[13/12] 06140 Lec 003 RVS 3150 M 5:00pm - 10:00pm OH Southall, Donald
[12/12] 06141 Lec 004 RVS 3200 T 5:00pm - 10:00pm OH Boelter, Bradley
[13/12] 06139 Lec 002 RVS 3200 Th 9:00am - 2:00pm OH Heatwole, Warren
[13/12] 06142 Lec 005 RVS 3150 Th 5:00pm - 10:00pm OH Southall, Donald
[10/12] 06138 Lec 001 RVS 3200 W 9:00am - 2:00pm OH Heatwole, Warren
CRPT 1411 Conventional Roof Systems
+ [8/12] 05964 Lec 001 RVS 3200 Th 5:00pm - 10:00pm OH Oxley, Francis
CNBT 1413 Concrete I
+ [15/12] 06143 Lec 001 RVS 3144 T 9:00am - 2:00pm OH Heatwole, Warren
WDWK 1413 Cabinet Making I
+ [10/12] 09227 Lec 001 RVS 3116 T 9:00am - 2:00pm OH Boelter, Bradley
+ [10/9] 09228 Lec 002 RVS 3116 Th 5:00pm - 10:00pm OH Boelter, Bradley
CRPT 1415 Conventional Wall Systems
+ [10/12] 06278 Lec 001 RVS 3116 Th 9:00am - 2:00pm OH Boelter, Bradley
+ [9/0] 18019 Lec 002 RVS TBA Th 9:00am - 2:00pm OH Lorio, Ray
CRPT 1441 Conventional Exterior Finish Systems
+ [9/12] 06279 Lec 001 RVS 3150 S 9:00am - 2:00pm OH Lorio, Ray
CNBT 1446 Construction Estimating I
+ [0/12] 06145 Lec 001 CYP 1140 MW 7:40pm - 10:10pm OH Lorio, Ray
+ [14/12] 06146 Lec 002 RVS 3200 Th 9:00am - 2:00pm OH Case, Joey
WDWK 1471 Beginning-Intermediate Woodworking
[11/10] 09229 Lec 001 RVS 3116 M 5:00pm - 10:00pm OH Blue, Charles
[11/10] 09230 Lec 002 RVS 3116 T 5:00pm - 10:00pm OH Oxley, Francis
CNBT 1472 Residential and Light Commercial Blueprint Reading
+ [0/12] 05965 Lec 001 CYP 1140 MW 5:00pm - 7:30pm OH Buchanan, Alrutheus
+ [14/12] 06147 Lec 002 RVS 3200 T 9:00am - 2:00pm OH Case, Joey
WDWK 1472 Advanced Furniture Construction
+ [10/6] 09232 Lec 002 RVS 3116 S 9:00am - 2:00pm OH Powell, Pamela
+ [10/9] 09231 Lec 001 RVS 3116 W 5:00pm - 10:00pm OH Colca, Michael
WDWK 1491 Special Topics in Cabinet Maker and Millworker
[10/6] 09233 Lec 001 RVS 3116 S 9:00am - 2:00pm OH Powell, Pamela
[10/12] 09234 Lec 002 RVS 3116 T 9:00am - 2:00pm OH Boelter, Bradley
[10/9] 09235 Lec 003 RVS 3116 Th 5:00pm - 10:00pm OH Boelter, Bradley
[10/9] 09236 Lec 004 RVS 3116 W 5:00pm - 10:00pm OH Colca, Michael
CNBT 2280 Cooperative Education - Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
+ [10/12] 06149 Coop 001 RVS TBA TBA OH Boelter, Bradley
CNBT 2435 Computer-Aided Construction Scheduling
+ [10/12] 05966 Lec 001 RVS 3200 T 5:00pm - 10:00pm OH Alba, Domingo
CNBT 2437 Construction Estimating II
+ [0/12] 09580 Lec 001 RVS 3200 Th 5:00pm - 10:00pm OH Alba, Domingo
12 Week Session September 24 - December 16
WDWK 1471 Beginning-Intermediate Woodworking
[0/10] 18188 Lec 003 RVS TBA F 9:00am - 4:30pm OH Powell, Pamela
CNBT 1472 Residential and Light Commercial Blueprint Reading
+ [0/12] 18034 Lec 003 CYP 1140 MW 6:00pm - 9:30pm OH Buchanan, Alrutheus
WDWK 1491 Special Topics in Cabinet Maker and Millworker
[0/10] 18187 Lec 005 RVS TBA F 9:00am - 4:30pm OH Powell, Pamela
CNBT 2280 Cooperative Education - Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
+ [0/10] 18042 Coop 002 RVS TBA F 9:00am - 4:30pm OH Powell, Pamela
5 Week Session October 1 - November 2
8 Week Session October 22 - December 16
CNBT 1342 Building Codes and Inspections
+ [7/12] 05967 Lec 002 CYP 1108 TTh 7:40pm - 10:10pm OH Lorio, Ray
+ [13/12] 09577 Lec 001 RVS 3200 TTh 2:15pm - 4:45pm OH Powell, Pamela
CNBT 2344 Construction Management II
+ [0/12] 09579 Lec 002 CYP 1140 TTh 5:00pm - 7:30pm OH Buchanan, Alrutheus
+ [12/12] 09578 Lec 001 RVS 3200 M 5:00pm - 10:00pm OH Alba, Domingo
5 Week Session November 12 - December 14
CNBT 1342 Building Codes and Inspections
An examination of the building codes and standards applicable to building construction and inspection processes. Prerequisite: CNBT 1411 or department approval.
CNBT 1402 Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical Systems in Construction
A presentation of the basic mechanical, plumbing and electrical components in construction and their relationship to the overall building.
OSHT 1405 OSHA Regulations -- Construction Industry
A study of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations pertinent to the construction industry.
CNBT 1411 Construction Methods and Materials I
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.
CRPT 1411 Conventional Roof Systems
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. Prerequisite: CNBT 1411.
CNBT 1413 Concrete I
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. Prerequisite: CNBT 1411 or department approval.
WDWK 1413 Cabinet Making I
Design and construction of base cabinets and wall cabinets for kitchens and bathrooms. Emphasis on the safe use of portable and stationary power tools. Prerequisite: CNBT 1411 or instructor approval.
CRPT 1415 Conventional Wall Systems
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. Prerequisite: CNBT 1411 or department approval.
CRPT 1441 Conventional Exterior Finish Systems
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. Prerequisite: CNBT 1411 or department approval.
CNBT 1446 Construction Estimating I
Fundamentals of estimating materials and labor costs in construction. Prerequisite: CNBT 1411 and COSC 1301 or department approval.
WDWK 1471 Beginning-Intermediate Woodworking
A beginning through intermediate course in woodwork which allows student to progress through a logical sequence of courses to reach a goal of being a cabinet maker or a furniture maker. The students learn skills and techniques of building furniture. The milling processing of jointing, planning, and table sawing are stressed as quality wood working skills. Hardwood joinery techniques are introduced as students learn the tolerances required to build find furniture.
CNBT 1472 Residential and Light Commercial Blueprint Reading
Blueprint reading covering the theory of projection, architectural and engineering symbols, relationship of views, and measuring with emphasis on residential and light commercial construction. Prerequisite: CNBT 1411.
WDWK 1472 Advanced Furniture Construction
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 project 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. Prerequisite: WDWK 1471.
WDWK 1491 Special Topics in Cabinet Maker and Millworker
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.
CNBT 2280 Cooperative Education - Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
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. Prerequisite: CNBT 1411 or department approval.
CNBT 2332 Project Scheduling
A study of conventional scheduling using critical-path-method, precedence and arrow networks, Gantt charts, monthly reports, and crashing time schedule. Prerequisite: CNBT 1411 or department approval.
CNBT 2342 Construction Management I
Human relations management skills in motivation on the job site. Topics include written and oral communications, leadership and motivation, problem solving, and decision making. Prerequisite: CNBT 1411 or department approval.
CNBT 2344 Construction Management II
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. Prerequisite: CNBT 1411, CNBT 1305, or department approval.
CNBT 2435 Computer-Aided Construction Scheduling
Advanced construction scheduling utilizing computer scheduling software to perform various scheduling procedures. Prerequisite: CNBT 2332 or department approval.
CNBT 2437 Construction Estimating II
Advanced estimating concepts using computer software programs for the construction and crafts. Prerequisite: CNBT 1446.