MCCCD Program Description

Foundations of Construction Trades: Construction Calculations

Course: CON102AB

First Term: 2024 Fall

Lecture 2.0 Credit(s) 2.0 Period(s) 2.0 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S- Standard

Description: Introduction to construction trades with an overview of common practices in the construction profession including maintenance of workspace according to professional standards and basic calculation skills in the construction environment including the primary operations. Examines the United States standard and metric units of measurement, orthographic figures, and area and volume calculations for two and three-dimensional objects.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Apply mathematical skills to solve construction problems. (I-XI) 2. Demonstrate proficiency and accuracy in measurements using a standard ruler, metric ruler, and measuring tape. (I-XI) 3. Convert units of length, weight, volume, and temperature between the United States standard and metric systems of measurement. (I-XI) 4. Explain the metric system as it relates to the construction trades. (I-XI) 5. Effectively use a construction scale employing an understanding of mathematical operations. (I-XI)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Whole numbers A. Place values B. Addition and subtraction C. Multiplication and division D. Order of operations II. Fractions A. Equivalent fractions B. Lowest common denominator C. Comparing fractions D. Improper fractions and mixed numbers E. Addition and subtraction F. Multiplication and division III. Decimal system A. Rounding and comparing B. Addition and subtraction C. Multiplication and division D. Conversion calculations IV. Metric and United States measurement A. Types of units B. Types of measurement tools V. Algebra A. Terminology B. Equations VI. Geometry A. Angles B. Two and three-dimensional shapes C. Calculating areas D. Calculating volumes VII. Construction working drawings: graphic representation methods VIII. Symbols and conventions IX. Interpreting construction methods and materials X. Common elements of a working drawing XI. Scaling

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: November 28, 2023

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