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$410 for members, $440 for non-members
(textbook is included in the price)
Introduction
Learning Objectives
Class Organization and Grading
Grading Policies
Withdrawal Policy
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Introduction
This
self-paced
class is intended to develop mathematical skills that can
be applied to the construction trade through practice and
application. This course is an introduction to other courses
in construction. While this class is not a prerequisite
for any other classes, it does provide a foundation for
them.
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Learning
objectives
By
the end of this class you should:
- be
able to use and understand all operations on fractions
and decimals that are common to the construction industry.
- be
able to convert fractions to decimals
- be
able to calculate area, and volume of various shapes
- be
able to convert measurements from cubic feet to cubic
yards
- be
able to measure the volume of concrete footings, slabs,
walls, and columns.
- be
able to calculate board feet
- be
able to calculate and measure for basic constructions
in wood and concrete
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Class
Organization and Grading
For
this class it is highly recommended to keep a spiral bound
or similar notebook to keep all assignments and notes together.
Each week you will be given a lecture, assignment, answers
(from the previous assignment) and a quiz. The reading and
lecture will be designed to aid in the completion of the
homework.
While homework will not be checked there will be answers
posted each week to self-check your progress. There will
also be a quiz testing the topics on the previous assignments.
There will also be two projects to complete, one mid-semester
and one at the end of the class. The projects are applications
of mathematics to a contraction problem. A discussion board
for you to post questions and answers to homework assignments.
It will be required to post at least twice on this board.
The
following table lists the learning modules, the maximum
value in points a student can receive within each module,
and the time in which the modules must be finished.
It
is important that the student keep up with the class and
not fall behind. Course modules will be made available
to students on Sunday of each week. Class work must
be completed before the following Monday. Students
will not be able to work ahead of the class although reading
assignments will be made available in advance.
Actual dates that modules will become available will be
posted in advance on the course calendar.
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Grading
Policies
Graded
assignments will consist of one quiz for each module and
participation in at least two class discussions, worth 20
points. Each quiz will count for 10 points.
There will be two case studies each worth 100 points.
Grades
will be posted on a weekly basis. You will have full
access to your grade sheet so you will be able to keep track
of how you are doing at all times.
Your
overall grade in the course will be determined by the total
number of points you have accumulated on quizzes and assignments.
The grading scale is as follows:
You
will be given more information about the grading and other
course matters in the Orientation Module.
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WITHDRAWAL
POLICY
You
may withdraw from a course by sending an email to PSmith@aspeNational.org
or by conventional mail requesting to be dropped from the
course. Non-attendance or notifying the instructor
does not constitute officially dropping or withdrawing from
a course. Students who stop attending courses without
officially dropping will receive a grade of U (unauthorized
withdrawal) in the class. Refunds are not automatic.
NO refunds are due unless the course is officially dropped
within stated guidelines in the refund schedule.
Refund
Schedule
| a.
|
Withdrawal
postmarked at least one working day before the
first day of class – total fee less a $20
handling fee. |
| b.
|
Refund
requests postmarked on or after the first day
and no later than two weeks after the first day
of class will be refunded 65% of the fee, after
which time there is no refund. |
| c.
|
Decision
on withdrawals and refunds will be based on the
date when the ASPE Society Business Office receives
written withdrawal notice. Drops done by mail
are effective as of the postmark date. |
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