Course Catalog: Academic Year 2009-2010

This is the course catalog for the current bulletin year. Click on a letter below to view the course subjects that begin with that letter.

All of the community colleges in Iowa are participating in a joint project to develop common numbers for all of our courses. Because of this initiative, all of our course subject names and most of our course numbers at DMACC changed effective fall semester, 2006. This page will help you find the new course subject names and the new numbers

Note: If and how DMACC courses transfer to other colleges and universities is determined by the receiving institution.

Accounting (credit) | Administrative Assistant | Aging Services Management | Agriculture - Animal Science | Agriculture - Farm Management | Agriculture - Horticulture | Agriculture - Mechanics | Agriculture - Precision Ag | Agriculture - Vet Tech | Agriculture-Agronomy | American Sign Language | Anthropology | Apparel Merchandising | Arabic - Foreign Language | Architectural Millwork | Architectural Technologies | Art (credit) | Associate Degree Nursing | Auto Tech ASEP (GM) | Auto Tech CAP (Chrysler) | Automotive Technology | Aviation (credit) | Aviation Maintenance | Biology (credit) | Bioprocess Technology | Building Maintenance (credit) | Business | Business Computer Application | CET-Civil Engineering Tech | Chemistry | Chinese - Foreign Language | Coaching Officiating | Collision Repair/Refinish | Communication | Computer Aided Drafting | Computer Networking | Computer Programming | Computer Science | Construction | Criminal Justice | Dental Assistant | Dental Hygiene | Diesel | Diesel - Caterpillar | Dietary Management | Drama - Film and Theatre | Early Childhood Education | Economics | Education (credit) | Electrical Technology | Electronics | Emergency Medical Serv- credit | Engineering | English (credit) | Environmental Science | ESL - Non-intensive | Finance | Fire Science ( credit) | Ford ASSET | French - Foreign Language | Geography | German - Foreign Language | Global Studies (credit) | Graphic Design (credit) | Graphic Technologies (credit) | Health Sciences | Heating and Air Conditioning | History (credit) | Hospitality, Culinary and Mgt | Human Services (credit) | Humanities | Industrial Technology | Intercollegiate Physical Educ | Interior Design | Interpretation and Translation | Interpreting | Italian - Foreign Language | Japanese - Foreign Language | Journalism | Land Surveying | Literature | Management (credit) | Manufacturing | Marketing (credit) | Mathematics (credit) | Medical Assistant (credit) | Medical Lab Tech | Medical Transcription | Mortuary Science | Music-applied (credit) | Music-general (credit) | Optometric/Ophthalmic Assist | Paralegal | Pharmacy Tech (credit) | Philosophy | Phlebotomy | Physical Ed and Health - General | Physical Education Activities | Physical Education Training | Physical Science | Physics | Political Science | Practical Nursing | Psychology | Railroad Operations | Reading | Religion | Respiratory Therapy (credit) | Sociology | Spanish - Foreign Language | Speech | Student Development | Surgical Technology | Telecommunications Technology | Viticulture | Welding (credit) | Wind Energy and Turbine Tech |

Course: Construction

CON 333 - Materials/Construction Theory
Credits: 5
An introduction to the materials used in the construction industry and the methods involved in the application of these building materials.

CON 334 - Construction Techniques
Credits: 7 (includes lab)
A practical hands-on introductory experience that covers the construction process including rough and finish carpentry.

CON 336 - Care/Use of Hand/Power Tools
Credits: 1 (includes lab)
Proper care, use and selection of hand and power tools with an emphasis on maintenance and safety.

CON 337 - Construction Blueprint Reading
Credits: 1 (includes lab)
Fundamentals of blueprint reading designed to allow the student to translate plans into practical job experience.

CON 338 - Materials Takeoff
Credits: 1 (includes lab)
A study of the techniques needed to create a materials list by reading a blueprint. Prerequisite: CON 337 should be taken concurrently or prior to this course.

CON 341 - Construction Drafting & Design
Credits: 2 (includes lab)
An introduction to the fundamentals of design and basic drafting methods. Includes the preparation of the blueprint used to construct the student-built project. Prerequisite: CON 337

CON 342 - Interior Trim Practices
Credits: 3 (includes lab)
Advanced lab experience that emphasizes complex finish skills. The student will be able to demonstrate the skills and work habits necessary to complete tasks in a safe manner and to adapt previously learned skills to complete more complex building tasks. Prerequisite: CON 334

CON 346 - Concrete Systems & Forming
Credits: 4 (includes lab)
An introduction to concrete as a material and to concrete design, placement and finish. Identification and application to forming systems will be studied in the classroom and applied in the lab. Prerequisite: CON 336

CON 480 - Const Procedure/Application I
Credits: 5 (includes lab)
This course includes footings, drainage, foundation, basement insulation and decking. (5-week session) Prerequisite: CON 333, 346, 342

CON 481 - Constr Proc & Applications II
Credits: 5 (includes lab)
This course includes exterior wall construction, interior wall construction, ceiling joist framing, rafter framing, exterior trim, window installation and roofing. (5-week session) Prerequisite: CON 480

CON 482 - Constr Proc & Applications III
Credits: 5 (includes lab)
This course includes concrete flatwork, insulation, drywall application, cabinet work and interior trim. (5-week session) Prerequisite: CON 481

CON 949 - Spcl Topic:Green Bldg Concepts
Credits: 1
In this special topics course, students will examine green building concepts, concerns and material characteristics as well as selection. Students will also be introduced to current Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Building certification standards and processes. Theory will be provided that will help the students understand the reasoning behind the green concepts and practices. Students will learn the basic concepts of a cost benefit analysis when selecting environmentally friendly or energy saving housing systems.

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