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BCOT 225 - Fabrication


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

Studies concepts and techniques of industrialized housing. Covers pre-fabrication, fabrication, jigs and rigging, including manufactured housing, sectional homes and modular homes.

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

  1. Interpret blueprints.
  2. Distinguish differences between stick-by-stick and assembly line homes.
  3. Calculate materials.
  4. Identify strength built into the floor system.
  5. Compare kit homes material list to conventional building materials list.
  6. Describe problems in transportation and setup of modular and sectional homes.
  7. Think critically and independently analyze, synthesize, and evaluate technical problems and information.
  8. Identify and interpret health, safety, and welfare standards as dictated by local, state or federal agencies.


COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -  

  • Manufactured housing
  • Transportation
  • Setup
  • Pre-fabrication
  • Jigs
  • Rigging
  • Fabrication

 
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)