Course Descriptions

The list below is NOT a complete list of program courses and shows courses taught in the previous, current, and two future terms. View complete degree/certificate requirements and course offerings by clicking the links below.


BLDM 109 - General Construction Principles and Trade Tools - 4.00 credits

Prerequisite: MATH 31 with grade of S or appropriate placement. This is an introduction to the basic concepts of construction and the appropriate hand tools used in the trade

BLDM 110 - Electrical Safety and Principles - 3.00 credits

Prerequisite: MATH 31 may be taken as a co-requisite. The course is designed to teach the fundamentals of electrical safety and principles as they apply to building maintenance. It will cover both OSHA and NEC electrical and wiring methods for this trade.

BLDM 119 - Carpentry: Sheetrock, Siding and Finishes - 4.00 credits

Prerequisite: BLDM 109 with a grade of C or better. This course covers the carpentry aspects of hanging, mudding and patching sheetrock. It also addresses finishes used on various wood products. The course will also cover how to install and repair siding.

BLDM 124 - Wiring Methods: Residential and Light Commercial - 3.00 credits

Prerequisite: BLDM 110 with a grade of C or higher. The course is designed to teach the fundamentals of installing panels and equipment, running conduit, and then wiring the different components together. It will cover reading both mechanical and electrical prints used in the installation and modification of equipment, as well as using prints to troubleshoot equipment and plan the proper corrective action. It will also cover the installation of this equipment and how the National Electric Code (NEC) and building codes apply.

BLDM 210 - Carpentry: Stairs, Flooring and Roofs - 3.00 credits

Prerequisite: BLDM 119 with a grade of C or better. This course covers the carpentry aspects of constructing and repairing stairs, flooring and roofing materials

BLDM 220 - Building Mechanical Systems - 3.00 credits

Prerequisite: BLDM 110 with a grade of C or higher. The course is designed to teach the fundamentals of building mechanical systems and equipment troubleshooting and repair.

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