2005/2006 Catalog
University of West Florida
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Table of Contents
Welcome
 Telephone Directory
 Academic Calendars
     Year 2005/2006
     Fall Semester 2005
     Spring Semester 2006
     Summer Semester 2006
University Mission
Accreditations
Degrees, Areas of Specialization,
Minors
Admissions
After Admission
Financial Assistance
Student Activities
Student Services and Resources
Tuition and Fees
Military and Veterans Information
Registration and Records
Academic Policies
Graduation and General Degree
Requirements
Public Service and Research Centers
College Mission Statements
Undergraduate Degree Programs
Master's Degree Programs
Specialist Degree Programs
Doctoral Degree Programs
Course Numbering System
Course Listings and Descriptions
Administration
Faculty
Index		 Course Listings/Descriptions

BCN-BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

BCN 2405    Construction Mechanics . . . . . 3(CALL DEPT)
Static’s of particles, rigid bodies, friction, distributed forces, centroids and moments of inertia. Includes a study of the strength of materials of construction

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

BCN 3502    Plumbing and Drainage . . . . . 3(CALL DEPT)
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 3731    Construction Safety . . . . . 3(CALL DEPT)
Prerequisite: BCN 2405
Principles of safety in typical industrial environment. Emphasis on Occupational Safety and Health Act. Analysis and design of safety programs for industry

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

BCN 4461C      Structures II . . . . . 4(CALL DEPT)
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(CALL DEPT)
Principles and practices of year-round air conditioning, ventilation and sound control in buildings. Includes code provisions and cost estimation

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