Course Course Summary Section 1 Content Section 1 Content Left Section 1 Content Right Credit Type: Course ACE ID: ICS-0248 Organization's ID: BCT110 Organization: Penn Foster College Location: Classroom-based Length: 1 year, 52 weeks Dates Offered: 10/1/2012 - 9/30/2015 Credit Recommendation & Competencies Section 2 Content Section 2 Content Left Section 2 Content Right Level Credits (SH) Subject Lower-Division Baccalaureate 2 Construction Management Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Construction Technology Lower-Division Baccalaureate 1 Construction Methods and Materials Description Section 3 Content Section 3 Content Left Section 3 Content Right Objective: The course objective is to provide an overview of site planning, scheduling, and management processes involving masonry, steel, concrete and wood construction processes. Learning Outcomes: Identify hand and power tools and other heavy equipment used in the construction industry Appreciate the importance of process management to safe and efficient building practices and successful construction project management Identify the major categories of building construction methods and explain the appropriate application of each method Identify career opportunities that exist in the construction industry Weigh the benefits and limitations of building design Describe the critical nature of construction practices, OSHA compliance, and environmental health General Topics: Scheduling, cost-control, contracting processes, safety, and productivity improvement Instruction & Assessment Section 4 Content Section 4 Content Left Section 4 Content Right Supplemental Materials Section 5 Content Section 5 Content Left Section 5 Content Right Section 6 Content Section 6 Content Left Section 6 Content Right Button Content Rail Content 1 Other offerings from Penn Foster College Business Statistics (ICS-0044) Computer Applications (ICS-0167) Earth Science (ICS-0208) Foundation Skills in Math (ICS-0244) Intermediate Algebra (ICS-0254) Introduction to Biology (ICS-0207) Introduction to Business (ICS-0046) Nutrition (ICS-0160) Pre-Calculus (ICS-0240) Principles of Management (ICS-0069) View All Courses Page Content