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BLD 105 Shop Practices & Procedures (F, 3 cr)
Introduces basic hand and power tools with emphasis on proper care and safety practices. Introduces materials used in building trades including metals, plastics and woods with stress placed on the processing techniques of each. Emphasizes fasteners such as screws, rivets and glues as well as brazed, soldered and welded joints.
BLD 109 Understanding & Managing Project Costs (F, Sp, 2 cr)
Includes construction estimates, who controls project costs, labor cost control, reporting and analyzing actual costs, loss prevention, cost control strategies and post-project evaluation.
BLD 110 Introduction to Construction (F, Sp, 3 cr)
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 & Building Code (Sp, 3 cr)
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 135 Building Construction Carpentry (F, Sp, 3 cr)
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 1-2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3-4 hours per week.
BLD 147 Principles of Block & Bricklaying (F, 3 cr)
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 & Bricklaying II (F, 3 cr)
Studies skills involved in block and bricklaying, including corners, windows, arches and decorative work. Emphasizes developing speed and accuracy with materials.
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
BLD 187 Structure Completion (F, 3 cr)
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 (Sp, Su, 5 cr)
Supervised on-the-job training in selected business, industrial, or service firms coordinated by the college. Credit / practice ratio maximum 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit.
Variable hours per week.
BLD 215 OSHA 30 Construction Safety (F, 2 cr)
Covers all topics including in the OSHA 30-hour course.
Prerequisite: Completed OSHA 10 Certification.
Lecture 2 hours per week.
