CONS 150 — S
Concrete and Masonry (2-2) 3 Credits This course is based on the NCCER ’s (National Center for Construction Education and Research) Level 1 Masonry and Level 3 Carpentry Fundamentals curriculum. Topics covered in the course include introduction to masonry and masonry units, masonry tools/ equipment, measurements, basic installation, drawings/ specifications, mortar, rigging practices/equipment, concrete properties/reinforcement, handling/placing concrete, trenching, excavating, foundations and slab -on-grade, vertical formwork, horizontal formwork, and tilt -up wall panels. The course is designed to provide a broad range of information and hands -on practice to students in construction technology relative to concrete forms and placement, and masonry work.