Austin Community College
Spring 2011 - OPEN COURSES
Course Descriptions All Courses Classroom Courses Distance Learning Courses
Updated: 11/30/2011 11:00:40
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
Always check on-line schedule for corrections, or call 223-6084 Warren Heatwole, Dept. Chair.
8 Week Session January 18 - March 13
OSHT 1305 OSHA Regulations - Construction Industry
[9/12] 21864 Lec 002 RRC 5142. MW 8:00am - 10:40am OH Alba, Domingo
[11/12] 21832 Lec 001 RVS 500 MW 7:40pm - 10:20pm OH Alba, Domingo
CNBT 1359 Project Scheduling
+ [10/12] 22546 Lec 004 RVS 500 TTh 7:50pm - 10:30pm OH Lorio, Ray
CNBT 2342 Construction Management I
S+ [14/12] 26285 Lec 001 RVS 500 MW 4:50pm - 7:30pm OH Lardon, Duane
CNBT 2346 Construction Management III
+ [11/12] 21807 Lec 001 RRC 5142. MW 4:20pm - 7:00pm OH Buchanan, Alrutheus
+ [13/12] 21810 Lec 003 RVS 500 TTh 5:00pm - 7:40pm OH Lardon, Duane
16 Week Session January 18 - May 15
CNBT 1400 Residential and Light Commercial Blueprint Reading
+ [7/12] 25557 Lec 003 RRC 5141. MW 8:00am - 10:40am OH Case, Joey
+ [11/12] 22500 Lec 001 RVS 4201 MW 1:50pm - 4:30pm OH Lancaster, John
WDWK 1400 Beginning Woodworking
[9/10] 26176 Lec 001 RVS 3116 M 4:40pm - 10:00pm OH Powell, Pamela
[8/10] 26177 Lec 002 RVS 3116 T 4:40pm - 10:00pm OH Oxley, Francis
CNBT 1411 Construction Methods and Materials I
[11/12] 25652 Lec 006 RRC 5141. T 8:00am - 1:20pm OH Thurman, Donald
[9/12] 22504 Lec 001 RVS 4201 M 8:20am - 1:40pm OH Heatwole, Warren
[11/12] 22506 Lec 003 RVS 4201 Th 8:40am - 2:00pm OH Heatwole, Warren
CRPT 1411 Conventional Roof Systems
S+ [6/12] 25887 Lec 002 RRC 5141. T 4:40pm - 10:00pm OH Pfannkuche, John
CNBT 1413 Concrete I
+ [11/12] 25889 Lec 002 RRC 5141. F 8:00am - 1:20pm OH Pfannkuche, John
+ [11/12] 22510 Lec 001 RVS 3144 T 8:40am - 2:00pm OH Heatwole, Warren
Lab 001 RVS TBA TBA
WDWK 1413 Cabinet Making I
+ [10/11] 26179 Lec 001 RVS 3116 T 8:40am - 2:00pm OH Boelter, Bradley
CRPT 1415 Conventional Wall Systems
+ [9/12] 26182 Lec 004 RRC 5106. W 8:00am - 1:20pm OH Lorio, Ray
+ [11/12] 22674 Lec 001 RVS 4201 S 8:40am - 2:00pm OH Lorio, Ray
+ [10/12] 26183 Lec 003 RVS 4201 Th 8:40am - 2:00pm OH Boelter, Bradley
CRPT 1441 Conventional Exterior Finish Systems
S+ [11/12] 22676 Lec 001 RVS 4201 F 8:40am - 2:00pm OH Lorio, Ray
CNBT 1446 Construction Estimating I
+ [7/12] 26184 Lec 001 RRC 5141. MW 10:45am - 1:25pm OH Case, Joey
CNBT 1491 Special Topics in Construction/Building Technology/Technician
S+ [12/7] 32053 Lec 001 RVS TBA TBA OH Alba, Domingo
WDWK 1491 Special Topics in Cabinet Maker and Millworker
[10/8] 32041 Lec 004 RRC 5106. W 4:40pm - 10:00pm OH Powell, Pamela
[7/10] 32019 Lec 003 RVS 3116 F 4:40pm - 10:00pm OH Larrey, Camille
[10/10] 27477 Lec 002 RVS 3116 S 8:40am - 2:00pm OH Blue, Charles
[10/11] 27476 Lec 001 RVS 3116 T 8:40am - 2:00pm OH Boelter, Bradley
CNBT 2280 Cooperative Education - Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
+ [9/12] 22513 Coop 001 RVS TBA TBA OH Lorio, Ray
WDWK 2405 Intermediate Woodworking
+ [10/8] 26191 Lec 002 RRC 5106. W 4:40pm - 10:00pm OH Powell, Pamela
+ [10/10] 26185 Lec 001 RVS 3116 S 8:40am - 2:00pm OH Blue, Charles
CNBT 2417 Greenbuilding
+ [7/12] 26197 Lec 002 RRC 5142. Th 4:20pm - 9:40pm OH Thurman, Donald
CNBT 2435 Computer-Aided Construction Scheduling
+ [12/7] 26198 Lec 002 RRC 5142. T 8:00am - 1:20pm OH Alba, Domingo
WDWK 2459 Advanced Woodworking
+ [7/10] 27488 Lec 001 RVS 3116 W 4:40pm - 10:00pm OH Colca, Michael
8 Week Session March 21 - May 15
OSHT 1305 OSHA Regulations - Construction Industry
[7/12] 32110 Lec 005 RRC 5141. MW 1:30pm - 4:10pm OH Alba, Domingo
[10/12] 32042 Lec 004 RVS TBA MW 7:40pm - 10:20pm OH Alba, Domingo
CNBT 1342 Building Codes and Inspections
+ [14/12] 26409 Lec 001 RVS 500 TTh 5:00pm - 7:40pm OH Powell, Pamela
CNBT 1359 Project Scheduling
+ [9/12] 22511 Lec 003 RRC 5142. MW 1:30pm - 4:10pm OH Kramer, Katherine
CNBT 1371 Construction/Building Technology/Technician/Business Management
[11/12] 22503 Lec 001 RVS 500 MW 7:40pm - 10:20pm OH Lancaster, John
CNBT 1391 Special Topics in Construction/Building Technology/Technician
[5/12] 22509 Lec 001 RVS 500 TTh 7:50pm - 10:30pm OH Lardon, Duane
CNBT 2344 Construction Management II
+ [10/12] 22493 Lec 003 RRC 5141. MW 4:20pm - 7:00pm OH Buchanan, Alrutheus
+ [10/12] 26411 Lec 001 RVS 500 MW 5:00pm - 7:40pm OH Lardon, Duane
OSHT 1305 OSHA Regulations - Construction Industry
A study of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations pertinent to the construction industry.
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 1359 Project Scheduling
A study of conventional scheduling using critical-path-method; precedence networks; bar charts; monthly reports; and fast track scheduling. Prerequisite: CNBT 1411.
CNBT 1371 Construction/Building Technology/Technician/Business Management
CNBT 1391 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.
CNBT 1400 Residential and Light Commercial Blueprint Reading
Introductory blueprint reading for residential and light comercial construction. Prerequisite: CNBT 1411, CNBT 1402, CNBT 1413, and CRPT 1415.
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 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.
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 and CRPT 1415.
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.
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 CNBT 1400 or department approval.
CNBT 1491 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. Repeatable for credit. Prerequisite: CNBT 1411 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 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 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 or department approval.
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.
WDWK 2405 Intermediate Woodworking
The second course in a sequence of courses that allows students to refine skills required to build quality furniture. Prerequisite: WDWK 1413 and WDWK 1400.
CNBT 2417 Greenbuilding
Methods and materials used for buildings that conserve energy, water, and human resources. Prerequisite: CNBT 1411.
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 2451 Cabinet Making II
Advanced skills in machine woodworking and hand craftsmanship. Emphasizes advanced design and door and drawer construction and laminate installation. Prerequisite: WDWK 1413.
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.