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BLDG 210A BUILDING CONSTRUCTION 5 Units

Prerequisite(s): None.
Design and building of structures. Safety problems; blueprint reading, laying of foundations, building forms; concrete mixes and estimates of quantities; setting mud sills, girders, floor joists and plates; roughing in complete buildings, laying of bracing and bridging, laying of all rafters from blueprints. Each Course 5 units, 10 hours. Total of 54 hours lecture and 126 hours laboratory. Grading: Letter Grade Only

   #7960 Closed                     7:00am- 1:00pm MTuWThF LecLab  IT140  WHEELER R   
         Short Term: 05/13/13-06/21/13

    All Sections of BLDG 210A are Closed.

BLDG 210B BUILDING CONSTRUCTION 5 Units

Prerequisite(s): Bldg 210B requires Bldg 210A.
Design and building of structures. Safety problems; blueprint reading, laying of foundations, building forms; concrete mixes and estimates of quantities; setting mud sills, girders, floor joists and plates; roughing in complete buildings, laying of bracing and bridging, laying of all rafters from blueprints. Each Course 5 units, 10 hours. Total of 54 hours lecture and 126 hours laboratory. Grading: Letter Grade Only

   #7961 Closed                     7:00am- 1:00pm MTuWThF LecLab  IT140  WHEELER R   
         Short Term: 05/13/13-06/21/13

    All Sections of BLDG 210B are Closed.

BLDG 212 PRINT READING FOR CONSTRUCTION 3 Units

Review of basic drafting symbols as they appear on prints, analysis of multi-view and isometric drawings. Interpretation of working drawings, specifications and symbols on typical construction documents. Total of 54 hours lecture. Grading: Letter Grade Only

   #5808 Closed                     6:30pm- 9:50pm M       Lecture IT140  WHEELER R   

    All Sections of BLDG 212 are Closed.

BLDG 213 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION CODES AND STANDARDS 3 Units

Prerequisite(s): None.
Codes and standards for building construction and design; fire protection features; shear paneling, steel hardware connections and design for earthquake mitigation; disabled accessibility design; reporting and clearance of asbestos containing materials (ACM); energy conservation. Total of 54 hours lecture. Grading: Letter Grade Only

   #6070 Closed                     6:30pm- 9:50pm W       Lecture IT140  PLUMMER M   

    All Sections of BLDG 213 are Closed.

BLDG 215 MATERIALS & METHODS OF CONST: FLOOR THROUGH ROOF FRAMING 3 Units

Prerequisite(s): None.
Properties and erection of structural materials; lumber framing, structural metals, masonry and use of other materials. Insulation and glazing for energy conservation. Hardware and shear paneling for seismic reinforcement. Construction inspector’s duties. Total of 54 hours lecture. Grading: Letter Grade Only

   #4321 Closed                     6:30pm- 9:50pm Th      Lecture V213   CUNNINGHAM R

    All Sections of BLDG 215 are Closed.

BLDG 221 ELEMENTS OF GRADING INSPECTION 3 Units

Prerequisite(s): None.
Earth moving operations: Site investigations, soil analysis and soil mechanics. Plan reading; review of soils, engineer’s foundation inspection reports. Foundation and steel reinforcement inspection requirements. Hillside construction and inspection requirements. Total of 54 hours lecture. Grading: Letter Grade Only

   #5708 Closed                     6:30pm- 9:50pm Tu      Lecture V213   FRAUSTO P H 

    All Sections of BLDG 221 are Closed.

BLDG 230A BUILDING CONSTRUCTION 10 Units

Prerequisite(s): None.
Introduction of apprentice carpentry and the building construction trade. Safety orientation in the shop and on the job site including safety practices in demolition. Grading, site development and use of builder’s level. Orientation to and application of building layout, materials used in construction, estimation of materials, concrete form work, placing of concrete under floor framing, girder and floor joist layout. Trade technical calculations. Introduction of local and Uniform Building Codes, standards and Title 24. Required instructional trips. No credit if taken after Bldg 210A-B. Total of 90 hours lecture and 270 hours laboratory. Grading: Letter Grade Only

   #6935 Cancelled                  7:30am- 9:00am MTuWThF LecLab  IT141  WHEELER R   
       &                            9:00am-11:55am MTuWThF         IT140  WHEELER R   

    All Sections of BLDG 230A are Closed.

BLDG 230B BUILDING CONSTRUCTION 10 Units

Prerequisite(s): Bldg 230A.
Introduction of residential blueprint reading; construction site work; builder's level and transit application. Construction of foundation and floors. Related safety practices in shop and construction site; material take-off, rough plumbing. Under floor insulation and sub-floor installation. Lay out of exterior and interior walls. Trade technical calculations. Related local and Uniform Building Codes, standards, and Title 24. Required instructional trips. Total of 90 hours lecture and 270 hours laboratory. Grading: Letter Grade Only

   #4256 Cancelled                  7:30am- 9:00am MTuWThF LecLab  IT141  WHEELER R   
       &                            9:00am-11:55am MTuWThF         IT140  WHEELER R   

    All Sections of BLDG 230B are Closed.

BLDG 230C BUILDING CONSTRUCTION 10 Units

Prerequisite(s): Bldg 230B.
Introduction to rough framing, roof framing, and stair building. Related safety practices in shop and on construction site. Importance of the measuring tools and their use. Stud, joist, and rafter layout. Roof rafters of equal, unequal or odd sloped roofs; roof sheathing and coverings. Framing to allow for plumbing, electrical, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC). Drywall construction. Interior and exterior stair building. Trade technical calculations. Related local and Uniform Building codes, standards and Title 24. Required instructional trips. Total of 90 hours lecture and 270 hours laboratory. Grading: Letter Grade Only

   #6937 Cancelled                  7:30am- 9:00am MTuWThF LecLab  IT141  WHEELER R   
       &                            9:00am-11:55am MTuWThF         IT140  WHEELER R   

    All Sections of BLDG 230C are Closed.

BLDG 230D BUILDING CONSTRUCTION 10 Units

Prerequisite(s): Bldg 230C.
Application of interior and exterior finish. Related safety in shop and construction site. Taping and finishing dry wall application. Completion of exterior finish, plumbing fixtures, painting, and ceramic tile. Application of floor covering, cabinet and mill work. Form and place concrete drive. Completion of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC). Trade technical calculations. Related local and Uniform Building Codes, standards, and Title 24. Required instructional trips. Total of 90 hours lecture and 270 hours laboratory. Grading: Letter Grade Only

   #4258 Cancelled                  7:30am- 9:00am MTuWThF LecLab  IT141  WHEELER R   
       &                            9:00am-11:55am MTuWThF         IT140  WHEELER R   

    All Sections of BLDG 230D are Closed.

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