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This Sample Program Pathway is designed to provide an example of course selections in a term by term sequence. Please see an Academic Advisor for a plan specific to your academic needs.
Description: Construction methods of materials for both residential and commercial structures. Emphasis on processes and techniques. Understanding of blueprint reading of architectural and civil drawings. Hands-on exercises of residential and commercial applications. Two classroom, three lab hours per week.
Notes: Must take CAT-2431 either before or during the same term as CAT-1201
Prerequisites: CAT 2431 and Other (CAT 2431 may be taken concurrently)
Description: Rules, interpretations, record keeping and standards required by Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) (29CFR Part 1926) for the construction industry to ensure employees a safe, healthful workplace. Successful completion of the course provides the 30 hour OSHA Construction Safety Card.
Notes: Must take CAT-2431 either before or during the same term as CAT-1201
Description: This course develops skills in areas encompassed in the real estate industry, including the market, investment, brokerage, contractual and property rights, as they affect both the investor and the purchaser. Agency law, fair housing and environmental issues as they concern the field will also be explored. This course is part of Sinclair’s Ohio Real Estate Sales Associate pre-licensure program. Successful completion of the courses in Sinclair’s Ohio Real Estate Sales Associate pre-licensure program meets the educational requirement for you to sit for the Ohio Real Estate Salesperson Examination only (further state requirements must also be satisfied). Sinclair’s pre-licensure program is not intended to meet requirements for license examination in any other state.
Term hours subtotal:
8
Description: Construction estimating, beginning with an understanding of the costs of labor equipment and materials, as well as profit and overhead. Quantity measurements of basic construction materials will be used to develop bidding packages. Two classroom, two lab hours per week. Traditional testing (proctored or in Testing Center) is used in all online sections.
Notes: Spring (on-campus) / Fall & Summer (online)
Prerequisites: CAT 1101 or CAT 1201
Description: Methodology of neighborhood, sites and building analysis, three basic techniques of appraising and the theory underlying these techniques. This course is part of Sinclair’s Ohio Real Estate Sales Associate pre-licensure program. Successful completion of the courses in Sinclair’s Ohio Real Estate Sales Associate pre-licensure program meets the educational requirement for you to sit for the Ohio Real Estate Salesperson Examination only (further state requirements must also be satisfied). Sinclair’s pre-licensure program is not intended to meet requirements for license examination in any other state.
Description: An analytical approach to investment in real estate. Analysis and financing is emphasized. The use of leverage, tax considerations, appraisal, internal rate of return, acquisitions and exchanges. Case studies are used to provide examples of investment analysis techniques. Completion of MAT 1120 is strongly encouraged prior to attempting this course.
Notes: SPRING ONLY
Term hours subtotal:
7.5
Description: Explanation of the legal phases of a realty transaction. Examination of types of estates in land, co-ownership, mortgages, Ohio license law, landlord/ tenant law and legal factors in financing. This course is part of Sinclair’s Ohio Real Estate Sales Associate pre-licensure program. Successful completion of the courses in Sinclair’s Ohio Real Estate Sales Associate pre-licensure program meets the educational requirement for you to sit for the Ohio Real Estate Salesperson Examination only (further state requirements must also be satisfied). Sinclair’s pre-licensure program is not intended to meet requirements for license examination in any other state.
Description: Advanced technical training in wood and light-gauge steel framing systems, including exterior wall finishing and roof construction. Two classroom, four lab hours per week.
Notes: Construction Elective - At Least 6 Credits Required From: CAT-1141, CAT-1701, CAT-1721, CAT-1741, CAT-1761, CAT-2610, CAT-2620, CAT-2630, CAT-2640, CAT-2435, HVA-1201, HVA-1221 OR HVA-1241
Term hours subtotal:
7
Description: Develop a working knowledge of the architectural program development process for the design of a construction project. Understanding of the design process with owner review, comment, and questions. Working knowledge of the contractual obligations and project deliverables for the architect and their consultants for the construction project. Practical planning and control of the drawings, revisions, requests for interpretations, submittals, shop drawings and close out documents. Traditional testing (proctored or in Testing Center) is used in all online sections. Two classroom, three lab hours per week.
Notes: Construction Elective - At Least 6 Credits Required From: CAT-1141, CAT-1701, CAT-1721, CAT-1741, CAT-1761, CAT-2610, CAT-2620, CAT-2630, CAT-2640, CAT-2435, HVA-1201, HVA-1221 OR HVA-1241
Description: Using audience analysis, a writing process and grammatical and formatting skills in an electronic environment, students write letters and messages for both internal and external business situations; they conduct business research and write and document short, informal research business reports, incorporating graphics and presentation materials.
Prerequisites: DEV 0035 or Other (Placement Test Score)
Description: Survey of financial accounting for non-accounting majors. Accounting concepts, financial statements, internal control, cash, and payroll.
Term hours subtotal:
8