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CST 131 - OSHA/Safety/Certification

Course Component Details
Lecture: 02
Lab: 02
Clinical: 00
Credit: 03
Components: None
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Course Description:

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.

CST 221 - Statics/Structures

Course Component Details
Lecture: 03
Lab: 03
Clinical: 00
Credit: 04
Components: None
Prerequisites: Take ARC 112, CAR 112, or CST 112 and MAT 110, MAT 121 or MAT 171
Corequisites: None
Course Description:

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.

CST 241 - Planning/Estimating I

Course Component Details
Lecture: 02
Lab: 02
Clinical: 00
Credit: 03
Components: None
Prerequisites: Take one: BPR 130, MAT 121 or MAT 171
Corequisites: None
Course Description:

This course covers the procedures involved in planning and estimating a construction/building project. Topics include performing quantity take-offs of materials necessary for a building project. Upon completion, students should be able to accurately complete a take-off of materials and equipment needs involved in a construction project.