Austin Community College
Summer 2009 - ALL COURSES
Course Descriptions All Courses Classroom Courses Distance Learning Courses
Updated: 07/08/2008 05:40:14
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
5 Week Session May 18 - June 19
CNBT 1291 Special Topics in Construction/Building Technology/Technician
[0/12] 35002 Lec 001 RVS TBA MTWThF 8:00am - 4:00pm Staff
CNBT 1301 Introduction to the Construction Industry
[0/12] 35003 Lec 001 RVS TBA MTWThF 8:00am - 4:00pm Staff
CNBT 1416 Construction Technology I
[0/12] 35004 Lec 001 RVS TBA MTWThF 8:00am - 4:00pm Staff
8 Week Session June 1 - July 26
CNBT 1280 Cooperative Education -- Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
[0/12] 35645 Coop 001 RVS TBA TBA Staff
WDWK 1291 Special Topics in Cabinet Maker and Millworker
+ [0/10] 35686 Lec 003 RVS 3144 F 9:00am - 2:00pm Staff
+ [0/10] 35684 Lec 001 RVS 3144 T 5:00pm - 10:00pm Staff
+ [0/10] 35685 Lec 002 RVS 3144 Th 5:00pm - 10:00pm Staff
WDWK 1400 Beginning Woodworking
[0/10] 35690 Lec 001 RVS 3116 FS 9:00am - 2:00pm Staff
CNBT 1411 Construction Methods and Materials I
[0/12] 35646 Lec 001 RVS 3150 MW 5:00pm - 10:00pm Staff
[0/12] 35647 Lec 002 RVS 3200 TTh 9:00am - 2:00pm Staff
[0/12] 35648 Lec 003 RVS 3150 TTh 5:00pm - 10:00pm Staff
CNBT 1413 Concrete I
+ [0/12] 35649 Lec 001 RVS 3144 MW 5:00pm - 10:00pm Staff
WDWK 1413 Cabinet Making I
+ [0/10] 37278 Lec 001 RVS 3116 MW 9:00am - 2:00pm Staff
+ [0/10] 35689 Lec 002 RVS 3116 TTh 5:00pm - 10:00pm Staff
CRPT 1441 Conventional Exterior Finish Systems
+ [0/12] 35655 Lec 001 RVS TBA MW 9:00am - 2:00pm Staff
CRPT 1445 Conventional Interior Finish Systems
+ [0/12] 35656 Lec 001 RVS 3150 TTh 5:00pm - 10:00pm Staff
CNBT 1446 Construction Estimating I
+ [0/12] 35650 Lec 001 RVS 3200 M 5:00pm - 10:00pm Staff
WDWK 1491 Special Topics in Cabinet Maker and Millworker
P [0/10] 35692 Lec 001 RVS 3116 MW 9:00am - 2:00pm Staff
CNBT 2346 Construction Management III
+ [0/12] 35652 Lec 002 RVS 3200 T 5:00pm - 10:00pm Staff
+ [0/12] 35651 Lec 001 RVS 3144 Th 5:00pm - 10:00pm Staff
CNBT 2435 Computer-Aided Construction Scheduling
+ [0/12] 35653 Lec 001 RVS 3200 MW 5:00pm - 10:00pm Staff
CNBT 2437 Construction Estimating II
+ [0/12] 35654 Lec 001 RVS 3200 TTh 5:00pm - 10:00pm Staff
WDWK 2459 Advanced Woodworking
+ [0/10] 35691 Lec 001 RVS 3116 MW 5:00pm - 10:00pm Staff
9 Week Session June 1 - August 2
WDWK 1291 Special Topics in Cabinet Maker and Millworker
+ [0/10] 35687 Lec 004 RVS 3144 S 9:00am - 2:00pm Staff
6 Week Session July 8 - August 13
CNBT 1291 Special Topics in Construction/Building Technology/Technician
[0/12] 36797 Lec 002 RVS TBA MTWThF 8:00am - 4:00pm Staff
CNBT 1301 Introduction to the Construction Industry
[0/12] 36798 Lec 002 RVS TBA MTWThF 8:00am - 4:00pm Staff
CNBT 1416 Construction Technology I
[0/12] 36799 Lec 002 RVS TBA MTWThF 8:00am - 4:00pm Staff
CNBT 1280 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.
CNBT 1291 Special Topics in Construction/Building Technology/Technician
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. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency.
WDWK 1291 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. Prerequisite: CNBT 1411 or department approval.
CNBT 1301 Introduction to the Construction Industry
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.
WDWK 1400 Beginning Woodworking
The first course in a logical sequence of courses in which students learn to build wood projects using dados, rabbets, and tongue and groove joints.
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.
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.
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 WDWK 1400.
CNBT 1416 Construction Technology I
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.
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.
CRPT 1445 Conventional Interior Finish Systems
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. Prerequisite: CNBT 1411 or department approval.
CNBT 1446 Construction Estimating I
Fundamentals of estimating materials and labor costs in construction. Prerequisite: CNBT 1411 and CNBT 1400 or department approval.
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.
Furniture Construction - Students will build household furniture such as beds, dining tables, or futons as a course requirement. The focus will be joinery, wood selection, and construction practices will parallel industry standards. May be repeatable.
CNBT 2346 Construction Management III
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. Prerequisite: CNBT 2344.
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.
WDWK 2459 Advanced Woodworking
The third course in a sequence of courses in which students develop skills of building fine furniture. Emphasizes design and function. Students will build a quality piece of furniture. Prerequisite: WDWK 2405.