BCN-BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

BCN 2405 Construction Mechanics . . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
Statics of particles, rigid bodies, friction, distributed forces, centroids and moments of inertia. Includes a study of the strength of materials of construction.

BCN 3255C Construction Graphics . . . . . . 3(2,2,0)
Develops the skills necessary to graphically communicate various construction methods. Emphasis is on techniques in drawing and blueprint interpretation. Basic course in drafting required prior to this course.

BCN 3282C Construction Surveying and Building Layout . . . . . . 3(2,2,0)
Theory, use and application of tape, level and transit. Includes surveying, triangulation, state coordinate system, earthwork and layout. Basic course in surveying required prior to this course.

BCN 3502 Plumbing and Drainage . . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
Includes water demand design, refuse systems, codes, distribution systems, drainage principles, drainage design, storm drainage systems and community and private sewage disposal. Methods of water treatment and cost estimating are discussed. Principles of hydraulics and pneumatics and the installation of plumbing and drainage systems are discussed.

BCN 3613 Quantity Take-Off, Estimating and Bidding . . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
Analysis of the principles, theories and systems of estimating and forecasting construction costs, quantity surveys, work calculation, pricing analysis, preparation of total bid package for prospective clients.

BCN 3731 Construction Safety . . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
Principles of safety in typical industrial environment. Emphasis on Occupational Safety and Health Act. Analysis and design of safety programs for industry. Prerequisite: BCN 2405 or equivalent.

BCN 3949 Cooperative Education . . . . . . 1-2(VARIABLE)
Alternating full-time or consecutive parallel terms of practical experience in the intended field. Reinforcing academic preparation; confirming educational and career goals; personal and professional development; early start in career; earnings toward self-support; improved employability. (See program description under Cooperative Education). Graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis only. Permission of director of Cooperative Education is required.

BCN 4431 Structures I . . . . . . 4(4,0,0)
Analysis and design of structural elements for buildings, bridges and specialized structures which utilize steel and timber. Includes beam shear, deflection, bearing and moment. Prerequisite: BCN 2405 or equivalent.

BCN 4461C Structures II . . . . . . 4(2,2,0)
Analysis and design of concrete elements related to construction. Handbooks based on reinforced concrete strength design methods are utilized. Codes and safety as they apply to concrete structures are studied. Forms, formwork design and form materials are studied.

BCN 4510 Environmental Technology-Heat and Air . . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
Principles and practices of year-around air conditioning, ventilation and sound control in buildings. Includes code provisions and cost estimation.

BCN 4701 Construction Administration . . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
Principles and theory of ownership, organization, contracts, insurance, bonding and labor relations pertaining to the construction industry.