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BCOT 203 - Masonry Concrete Fundamentals


PROGRAM: Construction Technology
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Summer, 2011

Covers materials and methods of construction with concrete block, brick, and forming for poured concrete. Includes study in the preparation of the building site.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:

  1. Mix mortar.
  2. Lay out and construct block walls.
  3. Lay out and pour footings, walls and floors to specifications.
  4. Determine grade and excavation.
  5. Set forms.
  6. Think critically and independently analyze, synthesize, and evaluate technical problems and information.
  7. Identify and interpret health, safety, and welfare standards as dictated by local, state or federal agencies.


COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -  

  • Brick
  • Concrete block
  • Poured concrete
  • Site preparation

 
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