Construction Technology
C&EE X 407.2
Study construction materials, equipment, methods, and regulatory influences including technology of basic building materials, interior and exterior finishes, plumbing and electrical and mechanical systems.
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Hybrid
Online
Starting at $999.00
As few as 11 weeks
4.0
3.3
What you can learn.
- Identify the major construction systems and how they are employed to construct a building
- Understand the materials involved in the make-up of building construction systems
- Have the knowledge of the equipment required for the construction of certain systems
- Compare and contrast the different construction materials and options available for a particular building system and better understand the logic behind the design of a building
- Understand how the building systems and material used in a project affects the management of that project, including the schedule, buyout, site logistics, and staffing
About this course:
This course studies construction materials, equipment, methods, and regulatory influences. Topics include construction for site and civil work; seismic resistance; technology of basic building materials; interior and exterior finishes; and plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems. Instruction discusses current developments in materials, systems, and construction techniques in light of changing factors of production, regulatory constraints, and current trends.
Suggested Prerequisites
It is advisable that you complete the following (or equivalent) since they are prerequisites for Construction Technology.
X 407.1 Fundamentals of Construction Management or consent of instructor.
Fall 2019 Schedule
Available Format(s):
Hybrid courses utilize a combination of in-person classroom meetings and online meetings.
Enrollment Closed
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Thursday 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Location:
UCLA Extension DTLA
Instructor:
Perla Hernandez Lastra
369905
Fee:
$999.00
Notes
Internet access required.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after October 10, 2019
Course Requirements
Book:
Fundamentals of Building Construction: Materials and Methods
by Edward Allen and Joseph Iano
©2014
John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
ISBN 978-1-118-13891-5
(Optional)
Book:
Building Construction Illustrated
by Francis D.K. Ching
©2014
John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
ISBN 978-1-118-45834-1
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Thu Oct 31, 2019
6:00PM - 9:00PM
UCLA Extension DTLAUCLA Extension DTLA 103
Lecture
Thu Dec 5, 2019
6:00PM - 9:00PM
UCLA Extension DTLAUCLA Extension DTLA 103
Available Format(s):
These courses are fully online, and there are no in-person classroom meetings.
Future Offering (Opens November 04, 2019 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor:
Michael Johnson
371311
Fee:
$999.00
Notes
Internet access required. Materials required.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 20, 2020
Course Requirements
Book:
Fundamentals of Building Construction: Materials and Methods
by Edward Allen and Joseph Iano
©2014
John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
ISBN 9781118138915
(Optional)
Book:
Building Construction Illustrated
by Francis D.K. Ching
©2014
John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
ISBN 978-1-118-45834-1
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
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