Course Number: VCF195

Course Title: Construction Procedures

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES 

General Objective

This course is to familiarize the student with the basic information required to combine material in the construction of a building.

Specific Objectives

Students will be able to:

1. list the steps necessary to emplace the foundation of a structure.
2. demonstrate the proper methods required for masonry construction.
3. list the types of wood materials available for construction and list their desirable and undesirable characteristics.
4. list the common materials used in steel construction.
5. demonstrate the proper steps in reinforced concrete construction.
6. identify and define practices and procedures involved in precast and prestressed concrete construction.
7. list the chronological steps required to carry out a complete construction project.