CNBT  1280  Cooperative Education - Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Career-related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. Contact the Associate Dean/Director of the program for further information. Prerequisite: Program permit approval required. 2 credit hours. (W)

 

CNBT  1300  Residential and Light Commercial Construction Drawings
Introduction to construction drawings with a focus on residential and light commercial construction.  Additionally, this course will include an introduction to computerized prints and related software. Lab required. 3 credit hours. (W)

 

CNBT  1301  Introduction to the Construction Industry
Overview of the construction industry. Additionally, this course will cover basic construction terminology in English and Spanish, outline the process from land acquisition to finished project and provide an introduction to ethical issues facing the industry. 3 credit hours. (W)

 

CNBT  1311  Construction Materials and Methods I 
Introduction to construction materials and methods and their applications. Lab required. 3 credit hours. (W)

 

CNBT  1315  Field Engineering I
Surveying equipment, sketches, proper field note taking, methods of staking, layout of building site, and horizontal and vertical controls. Lab required. Prerequisite: CNBT 1300 and OSHT 1305. 3 credit hours. (W)

 

CNBT  1318  Construction Tools and Techniques
Comprehensive study of the selection and use of hand tools, portable power and stationary power tools and related construction equipment. Lab required. 3 credit hours. (W)

 

CNBT 1342  Building Codes and Inspections
Building codes and standards applicable to building construction and inspection processes. Prerequisite: Departmental Permit. 3 credit hours. (W)  

 

CNBT  1346  Construction Estimating I
Fundamentals of estimating materials and labor costs in construction. Lab required. Prerequisites: CNBT 1300 and CNBT 2304. 3 credit hours. (W)

 

CNBT  1359  Project Scheduling
A study of conventional scheduling using critical-path-method; precedence and arrow networks; bar charts; monthly reports; and fast track scheduling. Additionally, scheduling software for the construction industry will be used. Lab required. Prerequisites: CNBT 1300 and CNBT 2304. 3 credit hours. (W)

 

CNBT  1380  Cooperative Education - Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Career-related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. Contact the Associate Dean/Director for more information. Prerequisite: Consent of Associate Dean/Director. 3 credit hours. (W)

 

CNBT  2304  Construction Methods and Materials II
Continuation of the study of the properties of building materials, methods and equipment for their integrated use in completing construction projects. Additionally, the course will address quality control in construction. Lab required. Prerequisites: CNBT 1311 and OSHT 1305. 3 credit hours. (W)

 

CNBT  2310  Commercial/Industrial Blueprint Reading
Blueprint reading for commercial/industrial construction. Lab required. Prerequisite: CNBT 1300. 3 credit hours. (W)

 

CNBT  2337  Construction Estimating II
Advanced estimating concepts using computer software for construction and crafts. Lab required. Prerequisite: CNBT 1346. 3 credit hours. (W)

 

CNBT  2340  Mechanical, Plumbing & Electrical Systems in Construction II (Commercial)
Processes and methods used in design, selection of equipment, and installation of mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems in commercial buildings. Includes heating and cooling systems, duct work, mechanical and electrical control systems, lighting requirements, and design of water supply and sanitary sewer systems. Additionally, the course addresses MEP blueprints, schedule coordination, and safety. Lab required. Prerequisites: CNBT 1300 and CNBT 1311. 3 credit hours. (W)

 

CNBT  2342  Construction Management I
Management skills on the job site. Topics include written and oral communications, leadership and motivation, problem solving, and decision making. Additionally, this course includes customer and contractor relations and ethics in the construction industry. 3 credit hours. (W)

 

CNBT  2344  Construction Management II
A management course in contract documents, safety, planning, scheduling, production control, law and labor issues. Topics include contracts, planning, cost and production peripheral documents, and cost and work analysis. Additional topics include customer service and quality control. Prerequisites: CNBT 1342, and CNBT 1346. 3 credit hours. (W)

 

CNBT  2346  Construction Management III
Advanced course work in safety procedures, project management, scheduling, material handling, layout, payment scheduling, and inspection. Additionally, this is a capstone course in which program learning outcomes will be demonstrated. Prerequisites: CNBT 2344 or consent of Associate Dean/Director. 3 credit hours. (W)

 

CNBT  2380  Cooperative Education - Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Career-related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. Contact the Associate Dean/Director for more information. 3 credit hours. (W)