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108 Construction Equipment and MethodsClass SyllabusIntroduction
Introduction --- $465 for members, $495 for non-members
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Module | Topic | Point Value | By End of Week |
0 | Student Orientation | 0 | Before start |
1 | Introduction to Construction Equipment | 30 | 1 |
2 | Equipment Accounting and Acquisition Decisions | 30 | 2 |
3 | Heavy Construction Blueprint Reading and Estimating | 30 | 3 |
4 | Fundamentals of Earthmoving | 30 | 4 |
5 | Pushing, Ripping, and Dozing Equipment | 30 | 5 |
6 | Digging and Hauling Equipment | 30 | 6 |
7 | Trenching Equipment | 30 | 7 |
8 | Compressors and Pumps | 30 | 8 |
9 | Drilling and Blasting Equipment | 30 | 9 |
10 | Course Review | 30 | 10 |
Total Points | 300 |
Graded assignments will consist of one homework, one quiz and participation in at least two class discussions for each module. Each quiz will count 10 points, each homework 10 points, and class discussions will count 10 points per module. Students should provide at least 3 contributions to the class discussions each week to gain the maximum points.
Grades will be posted on a weekly basis. You will have full access to your grade sheet and can 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.
Detailed textbook information can be found at this link http://www.constructionclasses.com/textbooks.htm#108
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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.
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