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Course Listings 2019-2020 287 COM263 Lecture 3 Credits 3 Periods Elements of Intercultural Communication Diverse cultural contexts are explored through basic concepts, principles, and theories of intercultural communication. Discovering effective interaction and appropriate communication in a global community is emphasized. Prerequisites: None. COM282AA Lab 1 Credit 1 Period Service-Learning Experience in Communication Unpaid Service-Learning (SL) experience, completed with approved community partner. COM282AA may be repeated for a total of six (6) credit hours. Standard grading available according to procedures outlined in catalog. Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor. (CON) CONSTRUCTION CON117 Lecture 2 Credits 2 Periods Interpersonal Skills, Issues and Resolutions in Construction Information about communication and human relations skills, the expectations of today's diverse workforce, and relationships with stakeholders. Leadership style, interview techniques, and professional development plans. Management skills in problem solving and negotiating. Prerequisites: None. CON138 Lecture 1 Credit 1 Period Introduction to Project Management and Resource Control Technical and management skills such as preconstruction planning, cost and risk control and policy development. Criteria for project layout purchasing, subcontractor management, project layout. Preparation process for project start up, close out and alternate project delivery methods. Major factors which affect production control and production control standards. Project manager's role. Prerequisites: None. Cross-Reference: IND138. CON140 Lecture 1 Credit 1 Period Construction Scheduling and Time Management Fundamental training in scheduling, including listing and sequencing, bar charts, network diagrams and methods of managing resources. Importance of formal schedules, job planning, and establishing priorities and alternative scheduling methods. Prerequisites: None. Cross-Reference: IND140. CON181 Lecture 3 Credit 3 Period Cost Estimating Determining quantities of material, equipment, and labor for a construction project. Includes procedures used to apply unit costs to these items in a minimum of time. Occupational Safety and Health Administration Safety Standards and their impact on construction cost. Prerequisites: None. CON244 Lecture 3 Credit 3 Period Working Drawing Analysis: Blueprint Reading Detailed analysis and interpretation of construction drawings (blueprint reading); interpretation of symbols, annotations, conventions, terms of trade; and understanding of drawing, dimensioning, plan organization, and specifications. Prerequisites: None. CON252 Lecture 3 Credit 3 Period Building Construction Methods, Materials, and Equipment Comprehensive study of construction methods, materials, codes, and equipment used in building construction. Prerequisites: None.