Wednesday, February 08, 2012

Academics

 

Building Inspection

Demand for new housing and an increase in road, bridge, and commercial construction will account for the bulk of job growth in this industry.

  • Nature of Work
    • know local and international building codes and laws, building materials.
    • Work from blueprints or instruction from supervisors.
    • Accurately work with levels, rules, plumb bobs, and framing squares.
    • Possess technical knowledge, experience and education.
    • Courses in codes, blueprint reading, computers, Spanish and English are useful
  • ICBO Certifications
  • Inspector and Plans Examiner Certification from National Recognized Agencies
  • Completion of an apprenticeship program
  • Along with on the job experience

Courses taken at CSN can lead to

Contact Doug Nelson at (702) 651-4860 or doug.nelson@csn.edu for further information.

Fall 2011 Schedule of Classes

On-line Registration

 

BI 101 - Introduction to Building Codes

Introduction to International Building Code for students in fields where a basic knowledge of code requirements are necessary. Course is oriented toward IBC certification preparation. 3 Credits.

Call # Section Day(s) Time Campus Room Instructor Begin
Date		 End
Date
85372 5501 W 06:00PM to 09:50PM WHTC WHT107 GUYETTE 29 Aug 2011 18 Dec 2011

Note: The above Building Codes class is for Construction Technology students only.

 

BI 102 - Introduction to Electrical Codes

Provides an overview of the principles, design and materials of electrical systems and emphasizes the format and use of the National Electric Code. Course is oriented towards NEC certification preparation. Prerequisite: BI 100B. 3 Credits.

Call # Section Day(s) Time Campus Room Instructor Begin
Date		 End
Date
94560 5501 TTh 02:00PM to 04:50PM WHTC WHT123 GALLANT 29 Aug 2011 22 Oct 2011

 

BI 107 - Introduction to the Energy Conservation Code

This course is for students needing a basic knowledge for energy conservation. Course will include: R-value for ceiling, wall, floor and door efficiency, U-factor for window efficiency, HVAC efficiency, water conservation efficiency and green building construction. 1 Credit.

Call # Section Day(s) Time Campus Room Instructor Begin
Date		 End
Date
94561 5501 MW 02:00PM to 03:50PM WHTC WHT123 GALLANT 26 Sep 2011 22 Oct 2011

 

BI 113 - Introduction to Fire Codes

Provides an overview of the International Fire Code and emphasizes the format and use of the fire code. Course is oriented toward IFC certification preparation. Prerequisite: BI 101B. 3 Credits.

Call # Section Day(s) Time Campus Room Instructor Begin
Date		 End
Date
94315 5501 T 07:00PM to 09:50PM WHTC WHT123 MARSILI 29 Aug 2011 15 Dec 2011

 

BI 115 - Code Administration

Preparation for field situations through study of codes dealing with conflict, courtesy, legalities, model codes, national standards and relations with professionals and others. Prerequisites: ADT 103B, BI 101B 3 Credits.

Call # Section Day(s) Time Campus Room Instructor Begin
Date		 End
Date
94562 5501 TTh 02:00PM to 04:50PM WHTC WHT123 GALLANT 24 Oct 2011 18 Dec 2011

 

BI 201 - Capstone Course IBC/IRC

An overview of the International Building Code and of the International Residential Code requirements. Graduating students’ strengths and weaknesses will be evaluated by a proficiency exam for the IBC and the IRC or students shall furnish proof of IBC and IRC certifications. The grading method for the Capstone Course is pass/fail and it is an independent study course. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. 1 Credit.

Call # Section Day(s) Time Campus Room Instructor Begin
Date		 End
Date
94563 5501 MW 02:00PM to 03:50PM WHTC WHT123 NELSON 29 Aug 2011 24 Sep 2011

 

(Posted 19 July 2011)
This schedule of classes is accurate at the time of posting, but is subject to change without notice.
Check On-line Registration for current listing of classes.