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| Discipline and Nbr:
CONS 75 | Title:
SPECIFICATIONS |
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| Full Title:
Specifications |
| Last Reviewed:1/28/2019 |
| Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
| Maximum | 1.50 | Lecture Scheduled | 1.50 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 26.25 |
| Minimum | 1.50 | Lab Scheduled | 0 | 7 min. | Lab Scheduled | 0 |
| | Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| | Contact Total | 1.50 | | Contact Total | 26.25 |
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| | Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| | Total Out of Class Hours: 52.50 | Total Student Learning Hours: 78.75 | |
Title 5 Category:
AA Degree Applicable
Grading:
Grade Only
Repeatability:
00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
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Catalog Description:
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Introduction to the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) MasterFormat system for organizing, writing and interpreting specifications. Subjects covered include the numbering and naming of sections, the three parts of a section, correct language, coordination with other construction documents, interpreting a specification, and writing a specification section.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Course Completion of CONS 71A
Recommended Preparation:
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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Introduction to the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) MasterFormat system for organizing, writing and interpreting specifications. Subjects covered include the numbering and naming of sections, the three parts of a section, correct language, coordination with other construction documents, interpreting a specification, and writing a specification section.
(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:Course Completion of CONS 71A
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
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| IGETC: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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| CSU Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 1999 | Inactive: | |
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Certificate/Major Applicable:
Certificate Applicable Course
COURSE CONTENT
Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1. Organize specifications according to the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI)
MasterFormat.
2. Interpret information contained in a specification.
3. Write a specification section according to professional conventions.
Objectives:
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At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Define the purpose of a specification.
2. Define the CSI MasterFormat organization.
3. Analyze drawings and identify the correct specification location for construction product
information, according to the CSI MasterFormat.
4. Analyze and document the relationship of specifications to other construction documents.
5. Organize information to write a specification section.
Topics and Scope
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I. Specifications
A. Purpose and role in construction project
B. Reference information for specifications using standards and manufacturer data
C. Integration of specifications with other construction documents
II. Working Drawings and Construction Contract
A. General conditions
B. Supplementary conditions
C. Precedence and conflicts
III. CSI MasterFormat
A. Organization and structure
B. Using the three-part specification section to present product information
IV. Specification Interpretation
A. Organization
B. Content
C. Correct language
V. Specification Development
A. Examination of construction documents
B. Identification and placement of materials and products to be included in specification
C. Researching material information
VI. Writing a Specification Section
A. Organization
B. Content
C. Correct language
Assignments:
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1. Assigned reading (20-30 pages per week)
2. Written homework assignments (4-6)
3. Problem-solving assignments (4-6)
4. Student project
5. Quizzes (2-3)
6. Final exam or final project and presentation
Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
| Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing
30 - 40% |
| Homework assignments and (when applicable) written documentation of final project | |
| Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving
30 - 40% |
| Problem solving exercises and student project | |
| Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations
0 - 0% |
| None | |
| Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams
10 - 20% |
| Quizzes and (when applicable) final exam | |
| Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category
0 - 20% |
| Class participation and (when applicable) presentation of final project | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Construction Specifications Writing: Principles & Procedures. 6th ed. Kalen, Mark and Weygrant, Robert and Rosen, Harold. Wiley and Sons. 2010(classic)
Instructor prepared materials
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