Students entering into the construction building trades are introduced to the different types of plans used in the industry and how information is conveyed through these documents. This course will familiarize students with light construction building systems and a variety of assemblies. Topics include basic construction abbreviations, symbology, various scaling of drawings and how the specifications identify materials and methods. Related building codes will be briefly discussed. Students will also gain practical math skills needed in the architectural, construction and associated subcontract or professions, such as measurements for material, calculation of work hours and labor costs.Students must complete this course with a grade of "C" or higher. Lab fee required.
Terms Typically Offered:Fall, Spring, Summer
Hours:75.00
Textbook information will be available online for each term's courses 45 days prior to the first day of classes
for the term.
The courses in this catalog are identified by prefixes and numbers that were assigned by Florida's Statewide
Course Numbering System, a system used by all public postsecondary institutions in Florida and 32 non-public
institutions. Seminole State controls the description, credit and content of its own courses.
