Construction Technology

• CT97 3 credits

  Construction Industry Orientation

  Introduces the construction industry with emphasis on career exploration, development, and advancement. Includes hands-on introduction to tools, methods, and materials commonly used in the construction industry.

• CT98 3 credits

  Construction Tools

  Introduces the various tools and equipment used on construction sites. Emphasizes safety in using and working around power tools and construction equipment. Covers simple repair and maintenance of hand and power tools for safe and efficient operation.

• CT101 4 credits

  Construction Carpentry I

  Introduces the field of carpentry with emphasis on methods, standards, and safety as well as forming and framing. Students will be given opportunities to participate in actual and/or simulated construction of formed and framed structural components. Covers layout, forming, and pouring of concrete structures, including foundations, and emphasis on the principles of concrete construction. It is not necessary to complete courses in sequential order. Prerequisite: CT97 or CT98; MTH20 or designated placement test score.

• CT102 4 credits

  Construction Carpentry II

  Introduces the field of carpentry with emphasis on methods, standards, and safety as well as forming and framing. Students will be given opportunities to participate in actual and/or simulated construction of formed and framed structural components. Covers wood and other structural framing systems. It is not necessary to complete courses in sequential order. Prerequisite: CT97 or CT98; MTH20 or designated placement test score.

• CT103 4 credits

  Construction Carpentry III

  Introduces the field of carpentry with emphasis on methods, standards, and safety as well as forming and framing. Students will be given opportunities to participate in actual and/or simulated construction of formed and framed structural components. Covers exterior finish systems, doors, windows, and energy considerations. It is not necessary to complete courses in sequential order. Prerequisite: CT97 or CT98; MTH20 or designated placement test score.

• CT104 3 credits

  Construction Blueprint Reading I

  Introduces architectural blueprints, shop drawings, and specifications for the building or designing trades.

• CT105 3 credits

  Construction Industry Methods, Materials, and Resources

  Explores existing and emerging building technologies using the Construction Specifications Institute format as a guide. Identifies organizations and processes used to ensure safe, dependable construction methods and materials for structural and mechanical systems. Includes some limited field work.

• CT106 3 credits

  Elements of Design

  Covers topics in residential home design for both new and remodeled home construction including regulations, space planning, and assessing clients’ needs. Prerequisites: CT104; CT111 and CT204 recommended.

• CT107 4 credits

  Construction Carpentry IV

  Focuses on advanced application of concepts from Construction Carpentry I, II, and III (CT101, CT102, and CT103) in a classroom, lab, and construction project setting. Additional and/or alternate lab time is required. Prerequisites: CT101, CT102, and CT103, or permission of instructor.

• CT111 3 credits

  Computer Aided Drafting I: Architectural

  Introduces the concepts of computer-aided drafting and design for architectural projects. Provides experience with the operating system and command codes including drawing and editing commands, symbol libraries, and scaled plotting using AutoCAD software. Prerequisite: CS101 or CS120 or equivalent.

• CT115 3 credits

  Geographical Information Systems (GIS) I

  Covers computer generated mapping systems capable of storing, retrieving, and manipulating various data from geographical profiles. Instruction takes place in a computer lab using ArcView software.

• CT130 3 credits

  Site Survey I

  Introduces the field of surveying as it applies to site excavation for residential and commercial construction projects. Hands-on use of construction survey instruments is included. Prerequisite: MTH60.

• CT141 3 credits

  Oregon Residential Structural Specialty Code

  Examines the application of Oregon’s residential building code. Emphasis is on the areas of building planning, structural and life safety requirements, lateral bracing, building components, energy conservation, and permit processes.

• CT142 1-3 credits

  Building Code Topics

  Provides classes in selected code topics from the Oregon Specialty Codes, Oregon Building Codes Division, Oregon statues and rules, and other regulatory agencies.

• CT180 Variable credit

  Cooperative Work Experience/Construction

  Offers career-related field experience in construction working for an approved employer. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

• CT198 3 credits

  Construction Project Safety

  Introduces construction site safety using applicable codes and industry practices. Students learn to apply safety regulations to actual projects.

• CT199 1-3 credits

  Construction Technical Topics

  Provides selected classes and seminars on new methods, materials, and regulations (codes), and issues within the construction industry.

• CT204 3 credits

  Construction Blueprint Reading II

  Continues study of construction blueprints and documents. Introduces the use of project documents to estimate quantities and perform costing of materials and products used in residential and commercial projects. Prerequisite: CT104 or permission of program coordinator.

• CT211 3 credits

  Computer Aided Drafting II: Architectural

  Studies advanced computer aided drafting techniques using AutoCAD software. Introduces three-dimensional representations of buildings and building interiors. Provides experience with the environment, command menus, and design tools including external references and attributes. Prerequisite: CT111 or permission of instructor.

• CT212 3 credits

  Computer Aided Drafting III: Architectural

  Covers advanced CAD techniques with emphasis on architectural based original designs reflecting actual engineering and structural design projects. Includes further development of three-dimensional drafting skills using AutoCAD (Architectural Desktop) software. Prerequisite: CT211 or permission of instructor.

• CT215 3 credits

  Geographical Information Systems (GIS) II

  Focuses on advanced uses of ArcView GIS including Spatial Analyst, X-tools, and interfaces with the Global Positioning System (GPS). Prerequisite: CT115 or permission of instructor.

• CT218 3 credits

  Construction Project Software

  Introduces various project management software packages or portions of those packages. Covers available interfaces with design software such as CAD. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

• CT223 3 credits

  Project Management and Scheduling

  Examines construction project management practices and construction scheduling methods. Explores various scheduling and tracking software. Includes Critical Path Management (CPM). Prerequisite: CT224 recommended or permission of instructor.

• CT224 3 credits

  Project Estimating

  Estimates labor, materials, profit, and overhead for residential and commercial projects. Covers advanced methods, including item takeoff, square footage and published data, and estimating software. Includes project cost tracking. Prerequisite: CT204 or permission of instructor.

• CT225 3 credits

  Strength of Materials

  Examines the strength of construction materials under both static and dynamic loads. Uses actual stress and computer modeling to provide examples of loading. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

• CT229 3 credits

  Construction Safety Management

  Covers advanced construction safety for project managers, designers, and owners’ representatives.

• CT230 3 credits

  Site Survey II

  Covers advanced construction survey techniques and instruments. Prerequisite: CT130 or permission of instructor.

• CT241 3 credits

  Oregon Structural Specialty Code (International Building Code)

  Focuses on the building codes for commercial, industrial, mercantile, and business occupancies. Emphasis is on the fire/life safety aspects of the code.

• CT242 3 credits

  Contract Documents

  Investigates written forms of communication used between the various parties on a construction project: owner, design professional, contractor, subcontractor, supplier, and inspectors. Prerequisite: CT204 or permission of instructor.

• CT245 3 credits

  Oregon Construction Contractor Law

  Examines the Body of Laws regarding business practices of Oregon contractors. Students will use current Oregon Revised Statutes, Oregon Administrative Rules, and other documents to apply the law to various situations commonly encountered in the industry.

• CT249 3 credits

  Land Planning Issues

  Examines planning laws and codes as they pertain to residential and commercial development. Includes geographical/geological land use issues as well as urban and rural planning. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

• CT280 Variable credit

  Cooperative Work Experience/Construction

  Offers career-related field experience in construction working for an approved employer at a management trainee level. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

• CT280C Variable credit

  Cooperative Work Experience: Construction Capstone

  Provides students with opportunities to coordinate projects for clients. Coursework is completed either individually or as a member of a team. Guidance and advice will be provided by the construction community, including the RCC Construction Advisory Committee. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.