CON 101 - 1001 Construction and Culture: A Built Environment
(3) F,S
Analyzes the cultural context of construction, emphasizing its centrality in the evolution and expansion of built environments as expressions of ethical and historical value systems.
CON 194 Special Topics - Introduction to Construction
(2) F
CON 221 Applied Statics
(3) F,S
Vectors, forces and moments, force systems, equilibrium, analysis of basic structures and structural components, friction, centroids, and moments of inertia. Pre-requisites: Must have completed PHY 111 and PHY 113 and MAT 265 or MAT 270 with a C or better.
CON 223 Strength of Materials
(3) F,S
Analyzes strength and rigidity of structural members in resisting applied forces. Stress, strain, shear, moment, deflections, combined stresses, and connections. Pre-requisites: Must have completed CON 221 with a grade of C or better.
CON 241 Surveying
(3) F,S
Theory and fieldwork in construction and land surveys. Fee. Pre-requisites: Must have completed MAT 265 or MAT 270 with a grade of C or better.
CON 243 Heavy Construction Equipment, Methods, and Materials
(3) F,S
Emphasizes Horizontal construction. Fleet operations, maintenance programs, methods, and procedures to construct tunnels, roads, dams, and the excavation of buildings. Fee.
CON 244 Working Drawings Analysis
(1) F,S
In-depth analysis of construction drawings (blueprint reading), interpreting symbols, dimensioning, projections, and general plan organization. Extensive workbook activity.
CON 251 Microcomputer Applications for Construction
(3) F,S
Applies the microcomputer as a problem-solving tool for the constructor. Uses spreadsheets, information management, and multimedia software. Fee. Pre-requisites: Must have completed MAT 265 or MAT 270 with a grade of C or better.
CON 252 Building Construction Methods, Materials, and Equipment
(3) F,S
Emphasizes “Vertical” construction. Methods, materials, codes, and equipment used in building construction corresponding to the division of the CSI Master Format.
CON 273 Electrical Construction Fundamentals and Project Management
(3) F,S
Electrical construction, design, estimating, scheduling and project management. Electrical safety, blueprints and symbols, theory, sequence of installation. National Electrical Code (NEC).
CON 310 Testing of Materials for Construction
(3) F,S
Structural and behavioral characteristics, engineering properties, measurements, and application of construction materials. Not open to engineering students. Fee. Pre-requisites: Must have completed CON 221 and CON 223 with grade of C or better.
CON 345 Mechanical Systems
(3) F,S
Design parameters and equipment related to heating and cooling systems for mechanical construction. Biorelated aspects of mechanical systems. Pre-requisites: Must have completed PHY 111 or PHY 121 AND PHY 113 or PHY 122 and CON 252 with a grade of C or better;
CON 371 Construction Safety
(3) F,S
Safety procedures and equipment. OSHA requirements for construction. Biological aspects of construction safety. Pre-requisites: Must have completed CON 252 with a grade of C or better.
CON 383 Construction Estimating
(3) F,S
Analyzes construction drawings and specifications. Methods used in estimating process. Quantity surveying techniques for CSI divisions. Discusses ethical practices. Pre-requisites: Must have completed CON 243 and CON 252 with a grade of C or better.
CON 389 Construction Cost Accounting and Control
(3) F,S
Nature of construction cost. Depreciation and tax theory and variable equipment costs. Cash flow theory, investment models, profitability, and analysis. Computer applications. Funding sources and arrangements. Builder's insurance. Pre-requisites: Must have completed CON 251 with a grade of D or better.
CON 424 Structural Design
(3) F
Economic use of concrete, steel, and wood in building and engineered structures. Design of beams, columns, concrete formwork, and connections. Pre-requisites: Must have completed CON 310 with a grade of C or better.
CON 450 Geotechnical Applications for Construction
(4) F,S
Soil formation, engineering properties and use as building materials. Soil’s influence on construction of built environment, including specifications and biological aspects. Fee. Pre-requisites: Must have completed CON 310 with a grade of C or better.
CON 453 Construction Project Management I
(3) F,S
Labor and management history, union, and open shop organization of building and construction workers; applicable laws and government regulations; goals, economic power, jurisdictional disputes, and grievance procedures. Lecture, lab.
CON 455 Construction Project Management II
(3) F,S
Study of methods for coordinating people, equipment, materials, money, and schedule to complete a project on time and within approved cost. Fee. Lecture, class projects, CPC exam.
CON 468 Mechanical and Electrical Estimating
(3) F
Analysis and organization of performing a cost estimate for both mechanical and electrical construction projects. Computer usage.
CON 472 Development Feasibility Reports
(3) F,S
Integrates economic location theory, development cost data, market research data, and financial analysis into a feasibility report. Computer orientation.
CON 477 Residential Construction Business Practices
(3) F
Topics addressed include development, marketing, financing, legal issues, and sales. Prerequisites: Must have completed CON 377, CON 389 with a grade of C or better and MKT 382 or 395 with a grade of D or better.
CON 483 Advanced Building Estimating
(3) F,S
Concepts of pricing and markup, development of historic costs, life cycle costing, change order and conceptual estimating. Pre-requisites: Must have completed CON 383 with a grade of C or better.
CON 486 Heavy Construction Estimating
(3) F
Methods analysis and cost estimation for construction of highways, bridges, tunnels, dams, and other engineering works. Pre-requisites: Must have completed CON 383 with a grade of C or better.
CON 495 Construction Planning and Scheduling
(3) F,S
Various network methods of project scheduling, such as AOA, AON Pert, bar-charting, line-of-balance, and VPM techniques. Microcomputers used for scheduling, resource allocation, and time/cost analysis. Fee. Pre-requisites: Must have completed CON 383 and CON 389 with a grade of C or greater.
CON 496 Construction Contract Administration
(3) F,S
Surveys administrative procedures of general and subcontractors. Studies documentation, claims, arbitration, litigation, bonding, insurance, and indemnification. Discusses ethical practices. Pre-requisites: Must have completed CON 453 with a grade of C or better.