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Introduction
This 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.
Learning objectives
By the end of this class you should be able to:
- 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
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.
| MODULE |
POINT
VALUE |
BY END OF
WEEK |
|
| 0. Student Orientation |
0 |
Before start |
|
| 1. Numbers |
10 |
1 |
|
| 2. Fractions |
10 |
2 |
|
| 3. Conversion |
10 |
3 |
|
| 4. Using ratios |
10 |
4 |
|
| 5. Angles and triangles |
10 |
5 |
|
| 6. Formulas: Area and volume |
10 |
6 |
|
| Case study 1 |
50 |
7 |
|
| 7. Board measure lumber
pricing |
10 |
7 |
|
| 8. Concrete |
10 |
8 |
|
| 9. Walls and roofs |
10 |
9 |
|
| 10. Stairs and coverings |
10 |
10 |
|
| Case study 2 |
50 |
10 |
|
| Participation in two
discussions |
20 |
10 |
|
| Total Points: |
220 |
|
|
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.
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:
| A |
198 to 220 points |
| B |
176 to 197 points |
| C |
154 to 175 points |
| D |
131 to 153 points |
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Anything less will be
considered an unauthorized withdrawal from the course. |
You will be given more information about the grading and
other course matters in the Orientation Module.
The Textbook
 The textbook for this class is: Mathematics for Carpentry and the
Construction Trades, 2nd Edition. ISBN: 0-13-163305-8, Publisher: Prentice Hall, Copyright: 2002,
Format: Paper; 384 pp, Published: 07/19/2001, Alfred P. Webster & Kathryn B. Judy.
This book will include all the reading and the assignments.
Withdrawal Policy
You may withdraw from this course by sending an email to cmiller@aacei.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 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 $125 cancellation 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 written withdrawal notice is received by AACE
International. Drops done by mail are effective as of the postmark date. |
Registration
Tuition: $500 / $450 (Nonmember / AACE member)
Click here to REGISTER.
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