0 or 6 credits
Spring 2026 Laboratory Lecture Distance Learning Lower Division
This introductory course focuses on construction materials, methods, and contracts for basic commercial and residential projects. Students will develop essential skills in quantity estimating, construction plan reading, and project documentation. Students will participate in hands-on lab exercises that aim to connect theory with practice. The course includes OSHA 10-hour instruction, with students earning OSHA 10-hour certification cards upon completion, further emphasizing the importance of safety in construction practices.
Learning Outcomes1Identify materials, means, and methods for a construction project throughout the entire project lifecycle.
2Recognize project controls required during the pre-construction and construction phases of a construction project.
3Explain project planning tasks relevant to a construction project.
4Comprehend project administration on a construction project and the required documentation and technology available within the current construction industry.
5Convey professionalism by practicing proper communication, team work, rules and regulations, and level of detail required within a construction company and on a construction jobsite.
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