12/26/2024 4:19:18 PM	CEST 64 Course Outline as of Spring 2010	New Course (First Version)
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  CEST 64	Title:  PUBLIC WORKS INSPECTION
Full Title:  Public Works Inspection & Testing
Last Reviewed:10/24/2022

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
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Catalog Description:

Instruction of specific inspection and testing techniques used in public works projects. Topics include identifying duties, responsibilities, policies, procedures and methods for inspection and testing performed for cities, counties, and public agencies in California.  Contracts, specifications and plans will be discussed. Responsibilities of the contractor, the engineer, the inspector and the owner will be included. Prime consideration will be given to developing inspection records, identifying duties and preparing  job diary techniques.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

Instruction of specific inspection and testing techniques used in public works projects. Topics include identifying duties, responsibilities, policies, procedures and methods for inspection and testing performed for cities, counties, and public agencies in California.  Contracts, specifications and plans will be discussed. Responsibilities of the contractor, the engineer, the inspector and the owner will be included. Prime consideration will be given to developing inspection records, identifying duties and preparing  job diary techniques.

(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:
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:	Spring 2010	Inactive:
UC Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Both Certificate and Major Applicable

COURSE CONTENT

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

1.   Define the responsibilities of the Public Works Inspector and describe the inspection policies and procedures   

2.   Prepare daily job diaries, reports, and other written communication for public works projects

3.   Identify and perform the required tests for soils, concrete and aggregates

4.   Identify and describe correct safety procedures on a construction site

Topics and Scope

 1.  Introduction to Public Works Construction Inspection

      a.  Policies and Procedures

      b.  Records and reports

      c.  Safety

      d.  Contracts, plans, specifications and standards

      e.  Project Administration

      f.  Scheduling and management

2.  Construction Materials

      a.  Soils and Aggregates

      b.  Concrete

      c.  Asphalt and paving

      d.  Pipes and structures

      e.  Construction Standards

      f.  Testing

3.  Construction Methods and Inspection Procedures

      a.  Earthwork and Grading

      b.  Underground piping systems

      c.  Concrete structures

      d.  Street Surface Improvements

      e.  Landscaping

      f.  Street Lighting and Traffic signal construction

4.  Records and reports

      a.  Previews

      b.  Daily job diary

      c.  Project payments

      d.  Contract Change orders

      e.  Final Inspection

      f.  Project Acceptance and Closing Reports

      g.  Record drawings

5.  Construction Site Safety Procedures

Assignments:

 

1. Read approximately one chapter of the textbook per week.

 

2. Weekly homework assignments (10-12).

 

3.  Special projects (1-3).

 

4.  3 midterm exams and 1 final exam.

 

5.  Writing assignments:

      Daily job diary entries

      Project reports (2-4)

      Letters and memos (3-5)

      Summarization of required readings (8-10)

6.  The types of skill demonstrations required:

      Perform appropriate construction materials tests (5-7)

      Perform different types of public works inspections (10-12)

      Prepare diagrams, documents, letters, memos, and reports (5-7)

      Read and interpret contract specifications (3-5)

      Prepare progress pay report (3-5)

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 20 - 30%
Daily dairy, project reports, contract specifications
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 20 - 30%
Homework problems, project, construction materials testing
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 30 - 40%
Performance exams, projects, construction materials testing
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 20 - 30%
Midterms, Final Exam: Essays, Matching items, Completion
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 0 - 10%
Class Participation

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Public Works Inspector's Manual, 6th Edition, Silas B. Birch, Jr., Lynn D. Nicholson, Ron Price, BNi Publications Inc. 2001

Chapters from various State, County and Local Agency Design and Construction Manuals

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