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Effective Term:
Winter 2019 through Winter 2021
Course Number:
BCT 119
Course Title:
Construction Office Applications
Credit Hours:
1
Lecture Hours:
10
Lecture/Lab Hours:
0
Lab Hours:
0

Course Description

Introduces the fundamentals of using different computer software products to manage drawings and documents for a paperless construction project. Recommended: Basic computer skills. Audit available.

Intended Outcomes for the course

Upon completion of the course students will be able to:

  • Organize and manage PDF construction documents using appropriate software products.
  • Perform initial PDF setup in the chosen software product.
  • Create, organize and manage drawing markups independently and collaboratively.

Outcome Assessment Strategies

  • Students will process a set of PDF drawing provided by the instructor within the software
  • Students will create markups and demonstrate various software features on a sample PDF file
  • Students will create quantity takeoffs on a plan provided by the instructor
  • Students will create an online punch-list and then complete that punch-list using Ipad's for a real space near the classroom to simulate real-world use.
  • Students will complete quizzes provided by the instructor

Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)

  • Computer Skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Print reading
  • Architectural vocabulary
  • Construction project management