12/26/2024 1:08:27 PM	CONS 73 Course Outline as of Fall 2004	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  CONS 73	Title:  ESTIMATING W/COMPUTER
Full Title:  Estimating with Computers
Last Reviewed:1/28/2019

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	1.50	Lecture Scheduled	2.00		8 max.	Lecture Scheduled	16.00
Minimum	1.50	Lab Scheduled	3.00		8 min.	Lab Scheduled	24.00
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	5.00			Contact Total	40.00
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  32.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 72.00

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade Only
Repeatability:  33 - 3 Enrollments Total
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Catalog Description:

Application of estimating methods and procedures to document an estimate for a residential or commercial construction project using the selected computer program. Students will learn how to use the computer program; techniques for saving time and money; tips for quantity takeoff; pricing of materials and labor; and apply this information to the preparation of estimates using the computer program.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Course Completion or Current Enrollment in CONS 72

Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

Application of estimating methods and procedures to document an estimate for a residential or commercial construction project using the selected computer program.

(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:Course Completion or Current Enrollment in CONS 72
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;
Repeatability:33 - 3 Enrollments Total

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 1999	Inactive:
UC Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Certificate Applicable Course

COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

Upon completion of this course the student will be able to document an

estimate for a residential or commercial construction project using

the selected computer program.

Topics and Scope

Software organization and capabilities:

  how the program works

  how it relates to manual estimates

  procedures to follow

  formats for documenting estimates

Sample Problem:

  Setting up an estimate for the computer

      Review of Construction Documents

  Understanding the basic commands

      Estimate Cover Page

      Produce Estimate

      Setting up Subtotals

      Entering Takeoff Data

      Printing Report

  Other Commands

     Spreadsheet to takeoff window

     Goto feature

     Entering Lump Sums

     Changing a price on a spreadsheet

     Showing detail

  Printing a report

Student Project:

  Review of construction documents

  Setting up the estimate

  Getting the takeoff data

  Entering the takeoff data

  Accuracy and checking your work

  Printing reports

Assignments:

Reading

Sample Problem and exercises

Student Project:  Applying the computer program

   Interpreting working drawings and specifications

   Entering data for estimates

   Minimizing errors

   Documenting the estimate - Producing the Report

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 0 - 0%
None
This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because problem solving assessments and skill demonstrations are more appropriate for this course.
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 30 - 50%
Homework problems, Quizzes, Exams, Student Project
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 30 - 50%
Performance exams, Student Project
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 10 - 20%
Multiple choice, True/false, Matching items, Completion
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 0 - 10%
Attendance and Participation

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Estimating for Residential and Commercial Construction by Bert Benedict

 and Gordon Anderson, Delmar Publishers, 1994.

Estimating with Timberline Precision by Mark Reich and Judd Youell,

 Delmar Publishers, 1995.

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