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CON 129 - Concrete Theory & Lab


Last Date of Approval: Fall 201

3 Credits
Total Lecture Hours: 15
Total Lab Hours: 60
Total Clinical Hours: 0
Total Work-Based Experience Hours: 0

Course Description:
Emphasis of this course will be concrete estimation, poured foundation formwork and placement, and placement of exterior and interior flatwork by various methods including pumper and conveyer belt trucks. A variety of applications and finishes will be covered, including decorative finishes such as stamping and stenciling.In addition, this course will help students gain valuable knowledge and skills related to construction, which can be used to obtain construction related jobs or utilized for personal home construction or repairs. 

Mode(s) of Instruction: traditional/face-to-face

Credit for Prior Learning: None

Course Fees: 0

Common Course Assessment(s): None

Student Learning Outcomes and Objectives:
  • Produce interior concrete floor.
    • Order and place concrete producing a hand/machine trowel finish.
  • Produce exterior concrete finishes. 
    • Design, form, and trowel broom finish / stamp exterior surfaces.
  • Plan and construct footings.
    • Construct and layout sub-grade footing using Forma Drain concrete forms.



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