Catalog - Technology Education and Construction Management

Department Information

Associate in Arts and Sciences with a major in Technology Education (276)

Associate in Arts and Sciences with a major in Construction Management (303)

Associate in Carpentry and Building Construction (219)

Course Descriptions

Department Information

Rudy Puzey, Department Chair
Arlin Bartschi
Departmental Office (208) 356-1862

The Department of Technology Education and Construction Management offers several degree programs in two schools.

The School of Technology Education offers an Associate in Arts and Sciences with a major in Technology Education (276). This program prepares students to be a Technology Education or Vocational Education Teacher in junior high, middle school, high school and post high school programs. This two-year degree is designed to be transferable to a four-year college or university to complete a Bachelor of Science degree.

The school of Construction Management offers a program designed to give young men and women a broad background in construction technology, business, architecture, and engineering with specific education to prepare them for management positions in the construction industry. Graduates will fill construction positions such as project managers, general contractors, estimators, schedulers, construction foremen, superintendents, field engineers, construction law specialists or loan officers.

The two degrees in Construction Management offered are as follows:

Associate in Arts and Sciences in Construction Management (303) which is designed to be transferred to Brigham Young University or any other four-year college or university offering a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management.

Associate in Carpentry and Building Construction (219) is a two-year degree designed for those individuals who desire to enter the construction industry immediately upon graduation.

The Department also offers some woodworking and construction technology classes of general interest open to the general student body.

Associate in Arts and Sciences with a major in Technology Education (276)

Recommended sequence of courses:

First Semester
Religion 2
General Education 6
DT 111 Engr Graph 3
TE 100 Woodwork Fund 3
Auto 118 2
Total Credits 16

Second Semester
Religion 2
General Education 8
CM 210 3
Auto 184 2
Total Credits 15

Third Semester
Religion 2
General Education 6
ET 135 Basic Elec 3
Math 110/111 College Alg 4
MT 131 Mach Tool Oper 3
Total Credits 18

Fourth Semester
Religion 2
General Education 9
MT 260 Indus Plastics 3
Weld 105 Basic Ele/Acet 3-4
Total Credits 17-18

General Education Requirements

Other than English, these courses may be taken in any order, but must be completed to fill graduation requirements.

Faculty Advisor: You should visit with your faculty advisor as soon as you arrive on campus.

Associate in Arts and Sciences with a major in Construction Management (303)

Recommended sequence of courses:

First Semester
Religion 2
CM 100 Intro to Arch & Const 2
FA 100 Fine Arts 0
DT 155 Res Drafting 3
CM 210 Framing Systems 3
Math 110 College Algebra 3
General Education 3
Total Credits 16

Second Semester
Religion 2
Math 111 Trigonometry 2
Eng 111 College Composition 3
CM 217 Concrete/Masonry 3
CIS 140 Microcomputer Applic 3
General Education 3
Total Credits 16

Third Semester
Religion 2
Math 209 or 162 Ana Geo & Calculus 4
Eng 216 Technical Writing 3
Econ 111 Economic Principles 3
General Education 5
Total Credits 17

Fourth Semester
Religion 2
Engr 211 Elementary Surveying 3
CM 215 Construction Estimating 3
General Education 8
Total Credits 16

General Education

Associate in Carpentry and Building Construction (219)

Recommended sequence of courses:

First Semester
Religion 2
CM 210 Framing Systems 3
DT 155 Residential Drafting 3
TE 100 Woodwork Fund 3
CM 100 Intro to Arch & Const 2
Technical Electives 3
Total Credits 16

Second Semester
Religion 2
CM 211 Finishing Systems 2
TE 200 or 201 Woodworking 3
Comm 220 Interpersonal Comm 3
CIS 140 Microcomputer App 3
Electives 3
Total Credits 16

Third Semester
Religion 2
CM 217 Concrete/Masonry 3
CM 218 Plumbing Systems 2
Math 103 Problem Solving 4
Acctg 102 Fund of Acctg 3
Technical Electives 3
Total Credits 17

Fourth Semester
Religion 2
B 283 Small Bus Man 3
CM 208 Heat Vent-Air 2
CM 214 Elec 3
Electives 3
Technical Electives 3
Total Credits 16

Courses for Majors

Elective Courses: This category consists of those courses you wish to take for educational enhancement and personal enjoyment.

Suggested Technical Electives:
Engr 211 Elementary Surveying 3
Hort 130 Intro to Arch: Landscaping 3
ID 140 Intro Arch: Interior Design 3
DT 134 DataCAD 2
DT 156 Commercial Struc Drawing 3
DT 240 Architectural Detailing 3
Comm 102 Public Speaking 3
Welding 105 3

Faculty Advisor: You should visit with your faculty advisor as soon as you arrive on campus.

Course Descriptions

Construction Managament

CM 100 Introduction to Construction 2
Two class hours per week
A survey course designed to acquaint the student with present and future trends in the construction industry. A special focus on employability and personal skills needed for the workplace in the 21st century. For construction majors and non-majors (Fall).

CM 208 Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning Systems 2
Prerequisite: CM 210
Three one hour classes per week
Thermal and psychometrics environment in buildings. Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning; heating loads, air distribution, equipment selection; energy efficient and solar construction (Winter).

CM 210 Framing Systems 3
Three 2-hour classes per week
A study of construction materials and methods of construction framing. Classroom, lab experiences and construction site tours give students an understanding of procedure, framing parts and applications of materials. Construction safety, codes, blueprint reading, new framing technology, and both residential and commercial construction will be emphasized.

CM 211 Finishing Systems in Construction 2
Two 2-hour classes per week
Managing carpentry finish work; application of interior and exterior trim. Recognizing, specifying, and requiring quality workmanship (Winter).

CM 215 Construction Estimating 3
Prerequisite: CM 210, DT 155 or CIS 140, CM 217
Two 2-hour classes per week
Interpreting plans and specifications; estimating material quantities, labor, cost, overhead, and profit on residential and commercial structures; bidding procedures, competitive bidding (Winter).

CM 217 Concrete and Masonry Technology 3
Three 2-hour classes per week
A study of the versatility, durability, and mix design of quality concrete. Also included is the study of the use of masonry in modern construction. Both classroom and laboratory experiences will assist students in developing a firm understanding of concrete and masonry materials.

CM 218 Plumbing Systems 2
Two 2-hour classes per week
Basic plumbing design, installation and applications; understanding the plumbing trade to effectively manage construction projects.(Fall)

CM 290 Special Problems 1-4
Selected problem solving in a variety of construction areas. May involve special assignment, laboratory and on the job experience. Approved after consultation with instructor in charge.

CM 241 Electrical Systems in Construction 2
Two 2-hour classes per week
Study of materials, design of circuits, and inspection for electrical heat, light and power installation in homes and small buildings. The class covers the National Electrical Code and local codes in Idaho communities and is designed to also serve the needs of the farmer.

Technology Education

TE 100 Woodwork Fundamentals 3
Three 2-hour classes per week
Care and use of hand and machine wood-working tools applied to fundamental principles of sawing, joining, fitting, and fastening.

TE 200 Advanced Woodwork 3
Prerequisite: TE 100 or equivalent; check with advisor
Two 3-hour classes per week
Advanced study and practices on power woodworking machines and the selection of fine woods for design and construction of furniture (Winter).

TE 201 Cabinet Construction 3
Prerequisite: TE 100 or equivalent; check with advisor
Three 2-hour classes per week
Design and construction of kitchen type cabinets. Special consideration of doors and drawer. Open for general projects.

TE 261 Crafts: Gem Polishing and Leather 2
Two 3-hours Classes per week
This course covers the crafts areas of leather and gem polishing (lapidary). Use of hand and machine tools are emphasized in cutting, polishing, coloring, carving and tooling as they relate to the above areas. Small projects are selected, designed and made by the student.

TE 269 Principles of Technology I 3
Four hours lecture, 2 hours lab per week
A course in applied science that helps prepare tomorrow’s technicians, teaches technical principles and concepts, improves math skills and provides hands-on laboratory experience. The concepts of force, work, rate, resistance, energy, power and force transformers will be covered (Fall).

TE 270 Principles of Technology II 3
Four hours lecture, 2 hours lab per week
A course in applied science that helps prepare tomorrow’s technicians, teaches technical principles and concepts, improves math skills and provides hands-on laboratory experience. The concepts of momentum, waves and vibrations, energy converters, transducers, radiation, optical systems, and time constants will be covered (Winter).

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