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  • CISW 205: Programming in C#

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Beaver County

    Programming in C# introduces object-oriented programming (OOP) within Visual Studio.NET. Students learn syntax, programming, debugging, testing, data connections and employment while creating interactive applications. Structural programming techniques including variable creation, decisions structures and looping structures are introduced and OOP techniques such as: programming with classes and methods are reinforced throughout the course. Advanced topics including exception handling, inheritance, file input/output and interfaces are studied within the .NET integrated development environment (IDE). (3-0-3)
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  • CISW 214: Database Principles & Applications

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Beaver County

    Database Principles and Applications is a project-based course intended to teach students how to create, implement and maintain complex database systems. A variety of industry standard DBMS software applications are used to learn to model, design, create and maintain a relational database in a business environment. Students learn relational database schemas, SQL, functions, stored procedures, transaction management and database connectivity. Data analytics techniques are used to best meet the information needs of modern decision makers. An overview of advanced distributed database systems is introduced including Data Warehousing, Data Mining, GIS, OLAP, Big Data, Business Performance Management (BPM) and others. (3-0-3)
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  • CISW 218: App Development

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Beaver County

    App Development introduces concepts and programming skills required for app development. Students use Android, Apple iOS, and Google Integrated Development Environments (IDE) to design, develop, and manage apps. Object-oriented programming concepts are reinforced using Java and Objective-C frameworks in the development process. Apps are designed, mapped, built, debugged, and deployed within softweare-based emulators, simulators, and physical devices. (3-0-3)
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  • CNST 100: Intro to the Const Industry

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Beaver County

    Introduction to the Construction Industry (Construction Management) course will provide an overview of the construction industry by examinng the history of construction, an overview of the crafts and trades, construction documents, safe use of hand and power tools, technology, and the phases of construction. (3-0-3)
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  • CNST 120: Const Safe Quality & Production

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Beaver County

    The Construction Safety, Quality, and Production (Construction Lab I - Construction Safety) course introduces students to OSHA regulations and industry practices related to creating and maintaining safe construction sites and safety cultures within an organization. Students will also learn the importance of quality management on a construction site. By the end of the course, students will have a firm understanding regarding the importance of quality, safety, and production as they relate to a company's reputation, sustainment, and longevity. The OSHA 10 hr. Construction certification will be taught during this course and student will be elligible to sit for the certification exam. (3-0-3)
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  • CNST 130: Const Draw & Specification

    4.00 Credits
    Community College of Beaver County

    Construction Drawings and Specifications (Preconstruction I) is an introduction on reading and interpreting construction drawings and specifications as related to a construction project. Students will review and be able to understand construction documents related to residential and commercial construction projects. Students will gain an understanding of the interrelation of various drawings, and how to interpret documents to ensure a project is completed to accepted standards. The course will also introduce students to computer applications used in the industry to create such drawings. (3-2-4)
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  • CNST 150: Construction Measure,Survey,Layout

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Beaver County

    Construction Measuring, Survey, and Layout (Construction Lab II - Survey and Layout) course will introduce students to the methods and techniques used in performing measurements for the collection of data and for construction layout. The course will cover items such as English and metric (SI) measurement systems, precision and accuracy, differential leveling, and building stakeout. Students will get hands-on experience using various tyupes of measuring tools including tapes, calipers, squares, levels, transits, and construction line. Additionally, students will be introduced to new measurement technology such as photogrammetry, laser scanning and GPS. (3-0-3)
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  • CNST 220: Construction Methodology II

    4.00 Credits
    Community College of Beaver County

    This course, Construction Methodology II (Construction Lab IV - Quality Control) will promote a student's understanding of the materials, methods, and equipment relevant to a building's interior and exterior finishes, as well as the mechanical, electrical, and piping systems, through the lens of Quality Control. Utilizing an experiential learning component of the course, students will apply a quality control process to conduct mock-up construction of interior and exterior finishes, and manage aspects of building mechanical, electrical, and piping systems. (3-2-4) Prerequisite:    CNST 210
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  • CNST 230: Construction Industry Estimating

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Beaver County

    Construction Industry Estimating (Preconstruction II) is designed to provide a strong understanding of construction estimating techniques. Students will learn the methodology, procedures, and organizational techniques involved in the quantity takeoff, pricing of contractor work, and preparation of a competitive bid. Construction documents for both residential and commercial projects will be used to develop detailed estimates by trade and for an entire project Students will also be introduced to software applications used in estimating. (3-0-3) Prerequisite:    CNST 130
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  • CNST 240: Intro to Building Information Model

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Beaver County

    The Building Information Modeling (Preconstruction III) course will introduce students to the concept of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and how it impacts construction. This course will cover multiple aspects of BIM including integrated project delivery, virtual design, 4D and 5D scheduling, quantity takeoffs, and conflict detection. Students will be exposed to Autodesk's Revit, Navisworks, and BIM360 software using BIM examples. (3-0-3) Prerequisite:    CNST 130
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