12/26/2024 12:56:20 PM	CONS 72 Course Outline as of Fall 1999	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  CONS 72	Title:  CONST ESTIMATING
Full Title:  Construction Estimating
Last Reviewed:5/8/1998

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	3.00	Lecture Scheduled	3.00		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	52.50
Minimum	3.00	Lab Scheduled	0		17.5 min.	Lab Scheduled	0
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	3.00			Contact Total	52.50
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  105.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade Only
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
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Catalog Description:

An introduction to quantity surveying techniques and practices related to residential construction, including: earthwork and sitework; board and lineal measurements; footings and sub-surface construction; concrete (formwork and reinforcing); floor assemblies; interior and exterior wall members and materials; roof members and materials; and common sources of errors. May include computer program applications.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Course Completion of CONS 80A OR Course Completion of CONS 60 ( or CONS 270 or CONS 370 or CONS 82)

Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

Introduction to quantity surveying techniques for determining materials to be used in building construction.  Common building systems and materials.

(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:Course Completion of CONS 80A OR Course Completion of CONS 60 ( or CONS 270 or CONS 370 or CONS 82)
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

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 1981	Inactive:	Summer 2012
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 the course the student will be expected to:

1.  Be able to complete a quantity survey of a residential construction

project using correct documentation procedures with accurate

results.

2.  Be able to do material take-offs for common building materials.

3.  Describe the role of quantity surveying in the construction project

cycle.

Topics and Scope

1.  Construction project development, and use of drawings and specs.

2.  Earthwork and sitework.

3.  Wood in construction - Board and lineal measurements.

4.  Footings and sub-surface construction.

5.  Concrete (formwork and reinforcing).

6.  Floor assemblies.

7.  Interior and exterior wall members and materials.

8.  Roof members and materials.

9.  Common sources of errors.

10. Construction project cycle and quantity surveying.

11. Introduction to computer applications in quantity surveying.

Assignments:

1.  Reading assignments

2.  Calculation assignments

3.  Completion of student project - materials take-off

4.  Identify Mentor and document discussions

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 - 60%
Homework problems, Quizzes, Exams, MATERIAL QUANTITY CALCULATIONS
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 10 - 30%
Performance exams, PROJECT ORGANIZATION AND DOCUMENTATION
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 10 - 30%
Multiple choice, True/false, Matching items, Completion
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 10 - 30%
CLASS PARTICIPATION DOCUMENTATION OF MENTOR DISCUSSIONS

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

ESTIMATING IN BUILDING CONSTRUCTION by D'Agostino. 4TH EDITION 1993

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