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All Building Code Enforcement Classes are scheduled through the Business and Career Institute. Descriptions of the courses offered by the College are listed below. "Credit Hours" is the first number after the course title and refers to the number of hours of credit per semester.

"Contact Hours" is the second number in parenthesis after the course title and refers to the actual number of hours spent in classrooms, laboratories, field work, internships, etc.

Where special course fees are required in addition to tuition, they are noted at the end of the individual course description. These fees are subject to change without prior notice.

BLD 100—Introduction to Construction Technology (2,2)
This introductory course provides a broad overview of the field of construction technology as applied to carpentry, masonry, electrical, plumbing, building rehabilitation and new construction. Emphasis is placed on construction techniques, materials, planning and building codes. F, Sp

BLD 101—Construction Materials and Methods I, Wood (4,6)
Prerequisite: Qualifying score on the Placement test or completion of MTH 091 with a grade of "C" or higher
Course will cover structural footings, wall systems, physical properties of wood, building materials, and measurement grading. Hands-on projects allow students to thoroughly understand the principles and methods of rough residential carpentry by framing of a mock-up, scaled-down home. Actual house framing including floor, wall and roof construction with special emphasis placed on the framing square for stair stringers, gable and hip rafter layout. Fee. F, Sp

BLD 102—Construction Materials and Methods II, Masonry (4,6)
Brick, concrete principles, theory, and practice; cementing materials; brick, block masonry; plain and reinforced concrete, footing, foundations; combined systems; windows; fire protection; retaining walls; specifications. Form design, control of mixes; water cement ratios, water cement-lime ratios; proper curing of cement mixtures tension, and compression tests. Fee. F, Sp

BLD 103—Home Energy Dynamics (3.5,4)
Students will design a home that is safe, comfortable and energy efficient. Students will understand and identify various types of insulation materials, heating systems, windows, doors, solar heating systems and heat pumps, and be able to calculate heat gain and loss in a residence. Students will also be able to determine annual heating costs for any home. F, Sp

BLD 105—Print Reading for Building Construction (3,3)
A course covering the basic types of drawings, symbols, building materials and construction techniques currently used in the building construction industry. Fee. F, Sp

BLD 106—OSHA 30 HR Construction Safety (1.5,2)
Thirty hour OSHA construction safety training class. Topics to include introduction to OSHA, electrical, fall protection, tools ladders, scaffolding, excavation, stairway safety and other safety issues.

BLD 107—Pre-Apprenticeship Training (3,4)
This course will focus on the basic skills required for taking the acceptance in the union construction apprenticeship programs. Class will focus on basic math, physics, basil electricity, spatial skills and use of the Construction Master Pro calculator.

BLD 110—Surveying I (4,6)
Prerequisite: Qualifying score on Placement test or one of the following: MTH 167, 190 or 106
An elementary course in surveying includes the fundamentals of plans, surveying and the use of surveying equipment. The measuring of distance, theory and practice of leveling, angles and bearing principles, use of the transit, stadia, contour, topographic surveying and construction survey problems are studied in class and laboratory assignments. Fee.

BLD 111—Soil Mechanics (3,4)
A course designed to prepare the student to analyze soil types, conditions and their ability to support loads. Fee.

BLD 203—Estimating (3.5,4)
Material, labor quantity surveys from working drawings, specifications. Quantity survey, estimating procedures; approximate detailed methods; office procedures related to estimating. Fee. F, Sp

BLD 205—Project Supervision and Management (3,3)
A course designed to offer the student some insight to and preparation for the responsibilities of project supervision and management. Fee. F, Sp

BLD 206—Construction Materials and Methods IV, Electrical (4,5)
Prerequisite: MTH 091 or higher
Course will cover basic design principles of electrical and lighting systems as well as electrical circuit fundamentals, distribution systems, power requirements, wiring layout and electrical building codes for residential and commercial buildings. Fee. F, Sp

BLD 208—Modern Cabinetmaking I (4,6)
Prerequisites: Qualifying score on the Placement test or MTH 091 with a grade of C or above required
This course is designed to provide the student with a basic understanding of cabinetmaking and fine woodworking. Topics of this course include: design, wood characteristics, working plans, estimation of materials, joint making and a variety of woodworking techniques. Upon the completion of this course, the student will have completed one of four class projects which is theirs to keep.

BLD 210—Building Rehabilitation I (5,9)
Prerequisites: BLD 101
Study of the aspects of building technology as applied to rehabilitation; knowledge and application of building codes; preparation and reading of plans. Skill development in carpentry, masonry, electrical and plumbing. Students will rehabilitate an existing structure. May be repeated once for credit. Fee.

BLD 220—Advanced Carpentry I (6,10)
Prerequisite: BLD 101
Advanced aspects of construction technology as applied to new residential construction; knowledge and application of building codes; material estimation and planning. Advanced skill development in the field of carpentry (rough framing). The class will frame the shell of a new home. May be repeated once for credit. F

BLD 221—Advanced Carpentry II (6,10)
Prerequisite: BLD 101
Continuation of BLD 220 with an emphasis on finish carpentry, electrical, plumbing and insulation. The class will complete construction on a new home. May be repeated once for credit. Fee. Sp

BLD 225—Residential Home Inspections (3,4)
Students will learn to perform a home inspection. Topics will include foundations, framing, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, roofing, kitchens, bathrooms and building codes. F, Sp

BLD 299—Topics in Building Construction (Variable, 1-10)
A class, seminar, or lab investigating a special topic or issue in building construction. Topics may not be offered more than two times in three years. This course may be repeated once for credit.