Friday, November 20, 2009

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

 

Spring 2010 Schedule of Classes

On-line Registration

 

BI 101B 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
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Date
21732 101 T 06:00p To 08:50p HN HN CRTBA GUYETTE 19 Jan 2010 17 May 2010
76234 940 M 04:00p To 06:50p WH WHT112 FOWLER 19 Jan 2010 17 May 2010
76236 941 S 09:00a To 11:50a WH WHT112 FOWLER 19 Jan 2010 17 May 2010

 

BI 102B 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
76238 940 R 04:00p To 06:50p WH WHT112 STAFF 19 Jan 2010 17 May 2010

 

BI 103B Introduction to Plumbing Codes

This course will provide an overview of the principles, design and materials of commercial and residential plumbing systems and emphasizes the format and use of the International Plumbing Codes. This course is oriented towards the ICC certification preparation. Corequisite: BI 108B. 2 Credits.

Call # Section Day(s) Time Campus Room Instructor Begin
Date		 End
Date
76240 940 T 04:30p To 06:20p WH WHT112 HALES 19 Jan 2010 17 May 2010

 

BI 108B Introduction to the Fuel Gas Codes

This course will provide an overview of the principles, designs and materials of fuel and gas systems and emphasizes the format and use of the International Fuel Gas Code. Course is oriented towards ICC certification preparation. 1 Credit.

Call # Section Day(s) Time Campus Room Instructor Begin
Date		 End
Date
76242 940 T 06:30p To 07:20p WH WHT112 HALES 11 Mar 2010 13 May 2010

 

BI 115B 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
76244 940 R 07:00p To 09:50p WH WHT112 DROESSLER 19 Jan 2010 17 May 2010

 

BI 130B Building Code Plan Review

A broad-reaching investigation of non-structural requirements of the International Building Code as it relates to the evaluation of building plans and of the interrelated requirements of the Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical and International Energy Conservation Codes. This course is for those students that comprehend blueprint reading and is oriented toward ICC Plans Examiner Certification preparation. Prerequisite: BI 101B. 3 Credits.

Call # Section Day(s) Time Campus Room Instructor Begin
Date		 End
Date
76246 940 M 07:00p To 09:50p WH WHT112 FOWLER 19 Jan 2010 17 May 2010

 

BI 201B 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
76248 940 M 03:00p To 03:50p WH WHTRTBA NELSON 19 Jan 2010 17 May 2010

 

BI 202B Capstone Course NEC

An overview of the National Electrical Code requirements. Graduating students’ strengths and weaknesses will be evaluated by a proficiency exam for the NEC or students shall furnish proof of NEC certification. 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
76250 940 T 03:00p To 03:50p WH WHTRTBA NELSON 19 Jan 2010 17 May 2010

 

BI 203B Capstone Course IPC/IMC

An overview of the International Plumbing Code and of the International Mechanical Code requirements. Graduating students’ strengths and weaknesses will be evaluated by a proficiency exam for the IPC and the IMC or students shall furnish proof of IPC and IMC 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
76252 940 R 03:00p To 03:50p WH WHTRTBA NELSON 19 Jan 2010 17 May 2010

 

(Posted 11 Nov 2009)

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.