Class Lab Credit
CONSTRUCTION
Effective Term - Summer 1997 [1997*02]
CST 110 Intro to Construction 1 2 2
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course introduces construction terminology, materials, and practices found at a construction worksite. Emphasis is
placed on common and innovative practices, methods, materials, and other related topics of the construction industry.
Upon completion, students should be able to successfully identify various practices, methods, and materials used in the
construction industry.
Effective Term - Summer 1997 [1997*02]
CST 111 Construction I 3 3 4
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course covers standard and alternative building methods to include wall framing. Topics include safety and
footings, foundations, floor framing systems, and wall framing systems commonly used in the construction industry.
Upon completion, students should be able to safely erect all framing necessary to begin roof framing.
Effective Term - Summer 1997 [1997*02]
CST 112 Construction II 3 3 4
Prerequisites: CST 111
Corequisites: None
This course covers building methods and materials used to dry-in a building. Topics include safety, ceiling/roof
framing applications, roof finishes, windows, and exterior doors. Upon completion, students should be able to safely
erect different roof types and properly install windows and exterior doors, roofing, and exterior finish materials.
Effective Term - Summer 1997 [1997*02]
CST 113 Construction III 3 3 4
Prerequisites: CST 112
Corequisites: None
This course covers building methods and materials used to complete the interior of a structure. Topics include safety,
installation of thermal and acoustical barriers, and interior finishes including millwork, cabinets, interior doors,
flooring, and wall treatments. Upon completion, students should be able to safely and accurately install interior
treatments including insulation, paneling, drywall, molding, doors, flooring, and cabinetry.
Effective Term - Summer 1997 [1997*02]
CST 115 Drywall Installation 1 3 2
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course introduces theory and construction methods associated with drywall installation and finish. Topics include
safety, tool use, measurement and layout, and materials and procedures used to install and finish drywall products.
Upon completion, students should be able to properly lay out, cut, install, and finish drywall products with supervision.
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CST - 1
Class Lab Credit
Effective Term - Summer 1997 [1997*02]
CST 131 OSHA/Safety/Certification 2 2 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course covers the concepts of work site safety. Topics include OSHA regulations, tool safety, and certifications
which relate to the construction industry. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and maintain a safe
working environment based on OSHA regulations and maintain proper records and certifications.
Effective Term - Spring 2006 [2006*01] - CRC 09/28/05
CST 211 Construction Surveying 2 3 3
Prerequisites: MAT 115 or MAT 120 or MAT 121 or
MAT 161 or MAT 171 or MAT 175
Corequisites: None
This course covers field-surveying applications for residential and commercial construction. Topics include building
layout and leveling, linear measurement and turning angles, plumbing vertical members, and topographic and utilities
surveys. Upon completion, students should be able to properly and accurately use surveying equipment to lay out
residential and commercial buildings.
Effective Term - Summer 2005 [2005*02] - CRC 03/09/05
CST 211 Construction Surveying 2 3 3
Prerequisites: MAT 120, MAT 121, MAT 161, MAT 171, or MAT 175
Corequisites: None
This course covers field-surveying applications for residential and commercial construction. Topics include building
layout and leveling, linear measurement and turning angles, plumbing vertical members, and topographic and utilities
surveys. Upon completion, students should be able to properly and accurately use surveying equipment to lay out
residential and commercial buildings.
Effective Term - Summer 1997 [1997*02]
CST 211 Construction Surveying 2 3 3
Prerequisites: MAT 120 or MAT 121
Corequisites: None
This course covers field surveying applications for residential and commercial construction. Topics include building
layout and leveling, linear measurement and turning angles, plumbing vertical members, and topographic and utilities
surveys. Upon completion, students should be able to properly and accurately use surveying equipment to lay out
residential and commercial buildings.
Effective Term – Spring 2006 [2006*01] – CRC 09/28/05
CST 221 Statics/Structures 3 3 4
Prerequisites: MAT 115 or MAT 120 or MAT 121 or MAT 161 or MAT 171 or
MAT 175 and ARC 112 or CAR 112 or CST 112
Corequisites: None
This course covers the principles of statics and strength of materials as applied to structural building components.
Topics include forces on columns, beams, girders, and footings and connection points when timber, steel, and concrete
members are used. Upon completion, students should be able to accurately analyze load conditions present in structural
members.
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CST - 2
Class Lab Credit
Effective Term – Summer 2005 [2005*02] – CRC 03/09/05
CST 221 Statics/Structures 3 3 4
Prerequisites: MAT 120, MAT 121, MAT 161, MAT 171, or MAT 175 and
CST 112, ARC 112, or CAR 112
Corequisites: None
This course covers the principles of statics and strength of materials as applied to structural building components.
Topics include forces on columns, beams, girders, and footings and connection points when timber, steel, and concrete
members are used. Upon completion, students should be able to accurately analyze load conditions present in structural
members.
Effective Term – Spring 2005 [2005*01] – CRC 03/09/04
CST 221 Statics/Structures 3 3 4
Prerequisites: MAT 120 or MAT 121 and
CST 112 or ARC 112 or CAR 112
Corequisites: None
This course covers the principles of statics and strength of materials as applied to structural building components.
Topics include forces on columns, beams, girders, and footings and connection points when timber, steel, and concrete
members are used. Upon completion, students should be able to accurately analyze load conditions present in structural
members.
Effective Term - Summer 1997 [1997*02]
CST 221 Statics/Structures 3 3 4
Prerequisites: MAT 120 or MAT 121 and CAR 111 or CST 112
Corequisites: None
This course covers the principles of statics and strength of materials as applied to structural building components.
Topics include forces on columns, beams, girders, and footings and connection points when timber, steel, and concrete
members are used. Upon completion, students should be able to accurately analyze load conditions present in structural
members.
Effective Term – Spring 2006 [2006*01] – CRC 09/28/05
CST 231 Soils & Site Work 3 2 4
Prerequisites: MAT 115 or MAT 120 or MAT 121 or MAT 161 or
MAT 171 or MAT 175
Corequisites: None
This course covers site conditions and soil types and their physical properties. Topics include site preparation, access,
mechanical analysis, classification of soils, and hydrostatics of groundwater. Upon completion, students should be able
to adequately prepare a building site according to plans and specifications.
Effective Term – Summer 2005 [2005*02] – CRC 03/09/05
CST 231 Soils & Site Work 3 2 4
Prerequisites: MAT 120, MAT 121, MAT 161, MAT 171, or MAT 175
Corequisites: None
This course covers site conditions and soil types and their physical properties. Topics include site preparation, access,
mechanical analysis, classification of soils, and hydrostatics of groundwater. Upon completion, students should be able
to adequately prepare a building site according to plans and specifications.
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CST - 3
Class Lab Credit
Effective Term - Summer 1997 [1997*02]
CST 231 Soils & Site Work 3 2 4
Prerequisites: MAT 120 or MAT 121
Corequisites: None
This course covers site conditions and soil types and their physical properties. Topics include site preparation, access,
mechanical analysis, classification of soils, and hydrostatics of groundwater. Upon completion, students should be able
to adequately prepare a building site according to plans and specifications.
Effective Term – Summer 2005 [2005*02] – CRC 03/09/05
CST 241 Planning/Estimating I 2 2 3
Prerequisites: BPR 130 or MAT 120 or MAT 121 or MAT 161 or
MAT 171 or MAT 175
Corequisites: None
This course covers the procedures involved in planning and estimating a residential structure. Topics include labor and
equipment with emphasis placed on quantity take-off of materials necessary to construct a residential structure. Upon
completion, students should be able to accurately complete a take-off of materials and equipment needs and plan the
labor to construct a residential structure.
Effective Term – Fall 1999 [1999*03]
CST 241 Planning/Estimating I 2 2 3
Prerequisites: BPR 130 or MAT 120 or MAT 121
Corequisites: None
This course covers the procedures involved in planning and estimating a residential structure. Topics include labor and
equipment with emphasis placed on quantity take-off of materials necessary to construct a residential structure. Upon
completion, students should be able to accurately complete a take-off of materials and equipment needs and plan the
labor to construct a residential structure.
Effective Term - Summer 1997 [1997*02]
CST 241 Planning/Estimating I 2 2 3
Prerequisites: MAT 120 or MAT 121
Corequisites: None
This course covers the procedures involved in planning and estimating a residential structure. Topics include labor and
equipment with emphasis placed on quantity take-off of materials necessary to construct a residential structure. Upon
completion, students should be able to accurately complete a take-off of materials and equipment needs and plan the
labor to construct a residential structure.
Effective Term - Summer 1997 [1997*02]
CST 242 Planning/Estimating II 3 2 4
Prerequisites: CST 241
Corequisites: None
This course covers planning and estimating practices, which are applicable to commercial construction. Emphasis is
placed on planning and developing take-offs of materials, labor, and equipment in accordance with industry formats.
Upon completion, students should be able to accurately complete take-offs and planning time lines necessary to
complete a commercial structure.
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CST - 4
Class Lab Credit
Effective Term – Spring 2009 [2009*01] – CRC 09/23/08
CST 244 Sustainable Bldg Design 2 3 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course is designed to increase student knowledge about integrating sustainable design principles and green
building technologies into mainstream residential construction practices. Emphasis is placed on reducing negative
environmental impact and improving building performance, indoor air quality and the comfort of a building’s
occupants. Upon completion, students should be able to identify principles of green building, environmental efficiency
and conservation of natural resources in relation to basic construction practices.
Effective Term - Summer 1997 [1997*02]
CST 251 Electrical Wiring Systems 2 2 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course introduces residential and commercial electrical wiring systems. Topics include safety, care and use of
tools and materials, use of NEC, circuit planning, overcurrent protection, and installation of conduits, cables, and
conductors. Upon completion, students should be able to correctly identify tools, materials, and procedures for
electrical installation.
See the SEL and SEM prefixes for generic Selected Topics and Seminar course descriptions.
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