WNC Catalog 2008-2009: Construction 120B
Course Description and Outline |
CONS 120B: Blueprint Reading and Specification
| Credits |
3 |
| Schedule of Classes |
Fall 2008
Schedule History
(See when this course was offered over the last 3 years) |
| Academic Discipline |
Construction
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| Academic Division |
Technology |
| Prerequisites |
none |
| Transfer Information |
Courses with a 'B' Designator after the number: This course may apply toward a WNC degree or certificate program depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may not transfer or apply to programs at four-year universities within Nevada (UNR, UNLV). In some cases, this course may transfer and apply to programs at two and four year colleges within Nevada and may transfer to out of state schools. For information about how this course may transfer or apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor. |
| Programs of Study |
This course can be found in the following programs of study:
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2008-2009 | I : Catalog Course Description |
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| Equips students with technical and practical interpretation of blueprints. Assignments are made in relation to complete sets of working drawings. Students study construction relationships between architectural, structural, electrical and mechanical drawings, bidding along with inspection procedure technique. |
| II : Course Objectives |
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Introduction to the fundamental principles and practices common to the industry.
Provide exposure to common software.
Prepare the student for working with blueprints and construction take-off estimates. |
| III : Course Linkage |
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| Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome. |
This course is a required course in the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Construction Technology, Construction Project Management, and may be used to fulfill the requirement in a partnership program for a Bachelor of Technology Degree in Construction Management.
The mission of the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Construction Technology,Construction Project Management is to provide management training that addresses topics of critical importance to subcontractors, general contractors, superintendents and project managers.
This course addresses the following AAS degree student learning outcomes:
1. Knowledge of the subject matter appropriate to the construction industry.
2. Skills essential to performing tasks within the construction industry.
3. Effective communication and computation skills appropriate to the construction industry.
4. Utilization of appropriate resources to remain current in the construction industry.
5. Appreciation of the importance of social, ethical, legal and diversity issues. |
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