CONST 320 Concrete and Foundation (5 credits)

1. Evaluate the effectiveness of concrete application and placement based upon the attributes of concrete.
2. Apply the standard designations for concrete in order to be instrumental in the evaluation and testing of concrete, cement and aggregates.
3. Evaluate the elements of Design Theory in the application of concrete to a construction project in order to ensure optimal efficacy.
4. Compare concrete formwork plans created by engineers in order to specify and match the appropriate formwork plan to an individual project.
5. Compare the efficacy of techniques used in testing concrete in order to determine the best technique for a given project.
6. Evaluate the different types of concrete finishes in order to match the finish to client preference and construction site need.

• 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.

Core Abilities

• Critical, Creative, and Reflective Thinking: Graduates will evaluate, analyze, synthesize, and generate ideas; construct informed, meaningful, and justifiable conclusions; and process feelings, beliefs, biases, strengths, and weaknesses as they relate to their thinking, decisions, and creations.

• Information Literacy: Graduates will be critical users, creators, and disseminators of information by examining how information is created, valued, and influenced by power and privilege.