I. General Information

1. Course Title:
Construction Theory

2. Course Prefix & Number:
HEOM 2135

3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:

Credits: 1

Lecture Hours: 1

Lab Hours: 0

4. Course Description:

This course will give the student a brief overview of correct machine application and use based on current industry standards.  Topics addressed but not limited to include: machine application and use, construction best practices, site preparation and road building, and construction site effective communications.

5. Placement Tests Required:

6. Prerequisite Courses:

There are no prerequisites for this course.

9. Co-requisite Courses:

II. Transfer and Articulation

1. Course Equivalency - similar course from other regional institutions:

III. Course Purpose

1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):

Name of Program(s)	Program Type
Heavy Equipment Operation & Maintenance	Diploma

IV. Learning Outcomes

1. College-Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies	Students will be able to:
Demonstrate reading and listening skills	Describe an efficient construction layout
Analyze and follow a sequence of operations	Layout a project in proper order

2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of the course:

Expected Outcome	MnTC Goal Area
Apply information given to grading projects
Discuss and describe common industry terms and practices
Estimate machine weights and capabilities

V. Topical Outline

Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.

1. Lecture Sessions

1.         Machine application

• dozer strengths and weaknesses
• scraper strengths and weaknesses
• motor grader strengths and weaknesses

2.         Operations best practices

• jobsite communications
• employee professionalism
• operations safety

3.         Machine capabilities

• model horse power
• model weights
• model dimensions