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BLD 110 Introduction to Construction (3 cr, F/Sp/Su)
Covers basic knowledge and requirements needed in the construction trades. Introduces use of tools and equipment, with emphasis on construction safety, including personal and tool safety. Provides a working introduction to basic blueprint reading and fundamentals of construction mathematics.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
BLD 111 Blueprint Reading and the Building Code (3 cr, F/Sp/Su)
Introduces reading and interpreting various kinds of blueprints and working drawings with reference to local, state, and national building codes.
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
BLD 118 Problem Solving and Decision Making (2 cr, F/Sp/Su)
Covers the problem identification process; solving human performance problems; the decision-making process; labor costs and subcontractors; problem prevention; risk, emergencies and crisis.
Lecture 2 hours per week.
BLD 119 Accident Prevention and Loss Control (2 cr, F/Sp/Su)
Presents safety communication and motivation; project and traffic control; selection of methods and equipment to prevent losses; delegating responsibility and equipment maintenance; government safety regulations and inspections.
Lecture 2 hours per week.
BLD 135 Building Construction Carpentry (3 cr, F/Sp/Su)
Presents woodworking technologies in carpentry. Introduces types of framing and building materials and equipment used in residential and light commercial construction. Emphasizes the development of skills in the safe use of hand and machine woodworking tools and development of construction terminology. Includes laboratory involvement in wall framing and carpentry practices.
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
BLD 140 Principles of Plumbing Trade I (3 cr, F/Sp/Su)
Studies the plumbing trade, the structure of the plumbing trade, apprenticeship standards, job safety, tools of the trade, the approved installation of plumbing materials, types of sanitary drainage pipe and piping layout of sanitary piping.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
BLD 141 Principles of Plumbing Trade II (3 cr, F/Sp/Su)
Studies the sizing of sanitary drainage and vent piping for single family dwelling, two-story, single-family dwellings, duplex residence, apartment building, and multi-story building. Prerequisite: BLD 140.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
BLD 147 Principles of Block and Bricklaying (3 cr, F/Sp/Su)
Presents fundamentals of masonry practices. Includes foundations, block laying skills, mortar mixing, measuring, and introduction to bricklaying techniques. Emphasizes hands-on applications of block and brick techniques.
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
BLD 148 Principles of Block and Bricklaying II (3 cr, F/Sp/Su)
Studies skills involved in block and bricklaying, including corners, windows, arches, and decorative work. Emphasizes developing speed and accuracy with materials. Prerequisite: BLD 147.
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
BLD 187 Structure Completion (3 cr, F/Sp/Su)
Introduces the finishing techniques required in new construction, such as wall finishes. floor finishes, ceiling systems, interior trim, cabinet installation, and stairs. Also includes types of tools used for these techniques.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
BLD 190 Coordinated Internship (3 cr, F/Sp/Su)
Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college. Laboratory 6 hours per week.
BLD 215 OSHA 30 Construction Safety (2 cr, F/Sp/Su)
Covers all topics including in the OSHA 30-hour course. Prerequisite: OSHA 10 Certification.
Lecture 2 hours per week.
BLD 298 Seminar and Project (3 cr, F/Sp/Su)
Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student's occupational objectives and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field.
Laboratory 6 hours per week.
BLD 299 Supervised Study (3 cr, F/Sp/Su)
Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor.
Laboratory 6 hours per week.
