CONST 180 Building Codes (5 credits)

1. Successfully access code information for electrical, plumbing, mechanical work, structural, fire, accessibility, and elevators.
2. Recognize and Interpret key electrical, plumbing, mechanical codes, structural, fire, accessibility, and elevators.
3. Access, analyze, interpret, and apply International Building Codes
4. Illustrate the historical perspective of codes within the construction industry
5. Demonstrate ability to read and converse regarding codes
6. Outline the purpose of the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) and the resources available through this organization
7. Participate in discussions of code interpretation and negotiation
8. Validate ethical behavior relative to business codes in group discussions and presentations

1. Communication: Compose, implement, and assess the efficacy of communications tools used in the construction industry to disseminate technical and professional business information to a diverse audience.
2. Analysis and Problem Solving: Analyze projects through the application of mathematics, logic, and technology to solve problems in construction documents; materials and methods; estimating; budgets; and scheduling.

Effective Communication

Graduates will be able to craft and exchange ideas and information in a variety of situations, in response to audience, context, purpose, and motivation.

 

Lecture Contact Hours 50
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 50

Potential Methods
Instructor, peer, and self-evaluation
Written exam – matching, true/false, multiple choice, essay
Written report
Oral presentation
Completion of out-of-class activities
Portfolio