Harrisburg Area Community College

Division: Business, Engineering, and Technologies Division Subject Code: RE Course #: 205 Course Title: Residential Real Estate Construction

HARRISBURG AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

FORM 335

Course Form 335 must be updated at least every five years to qualify for state reimbursement.

1. Digital Description [§335.2]:

Credit hours: 2 Lecture hours: 2 Lab hours: 0

2. Catalog Description [§335.2]:

Tracing the process of the construction of a house. Topics include construction terminology, laws and contracts, subdivision development, design, cost estimation, site preparation, and building components, including mechanical systems. (May be applied toward licensing requirements for broker only.) Minimum Grade Required 3. Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Other:

4. Learning Outcomes [§335.2] [These outcomes are necessary to enable students to attain the essential knowledge and skills embodied in the program’s educational objectives.]

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the construction process involved in residential real estate construction. 2. Comprehend basic construction terminology. 3. Comprehend the basics of construction laws, subdividing and development. 4. Appreciate different architectural designs. 5. Recognize the importance of estimating costs and bidding in residential real estate construction. 6. Comprehend the basics of site preparation, building components and materials, and mechanical systems. 7. Appreciate the problems of structural defects. 8. Appreciate the importance of marketing new residential construction.

5. Planned Sequence of Learning Activities [§335.2] [These must be designed to help students achieve the learning outcomes.]

1 Division: Business, Engineering, and Technologies Division Subject Code: RE Course #: 205 Course Title: Residential Real Estate Construction

I. HISTORY AND TRENDS IN HOUSING II. CONSTRUCTION TERMINOLOGY III. CONSTRUCTION LAW A. Zoning B. Building Codes C. Environment Impact and Hazardous Conditions D. Energy Conservation E. Other Governmental Regulations IV. SUBDIVIDING AND DEVELOPMENT A. Site Selection and Analysis 1. Soil, Sewage, and Percolation B. Evaluating Acquisition and Development Costs C. Subdividing and Recording Subdivision and Covenants D. Municipal Approval Process V. ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN A. Architectural Design B. Roof Designs C. Floor plans D. Blueprints and Specifications VI. ESTIMATING COSTS AND BIDDING CONTRACTS VII. SITE PREPARATION A. Clearing and Rough Grading B. Excavation 1. Foundation 2. Sewage and Utilities C. Water and Sewage VIII. BUILDING COMPONENTS AND MATERIALS A. Footers and Foundations B. Framing Systems C. Interior Materials D. Interior Walls E. Floors F. Roof Systems G. Insulation H. Waterproofing I. Windows IX. MECHANICAL SYSTEMS A. Plumbing B. Electrical Service C. Heat/Air Conditioning X. THE CONSTRUCTION PROCESS XI. STRUCTURAL DEFECTS XII. AMENITIES A. Appliances B. Wall and Floor Coverings C. Other Site Improvements

2 Division: Business, Engineering, and Technologies Division Subject Code: RE Course #: 205 Course Title: Residential Real Estate Construction 1. Paving and Landscaping 2. Pools, garages, etc. XIII. FINANCING AND MARKETING NEW CONSTRUCTION

6. List of Texts, References, Selected Library Resources or other Learning Materials (code each item based on instructional use: C-lecture/lab, A-lecture, B-lab, I-internet, and V-videocourse) [§335.2] [These resources must be easily accessible to students.]

Houses: The Illustrated Guide to Construction, Design and System, 3rd Edition, Harrison, Real Estate Education Company, 1998.

Graphic Guide to Frame Construction, Rob Thallon, Taunton Press 2005. (Completely revised and updated)

7. Prepared by Faculty Member: Robert Rowlands Date: 03/01/07

8. Approved by Dean: William Thompson Date: 03/06/’07

This course meets all reimbursement requirements of Chapter 335, subchapters A / B.

This course was developed, approved, and offered in accordance with the policies, standards, guidelines, and practices established by the College. It is consistent with the college mission.

If the course described here is a transfer course, it is comparable to similar courses generally accepted for transfer to accredited four-year colleges and universities.

Whether transfer or career, this course is articulated with other courses so that it is an elective or a requirement of one of the college programs and it does not require students to have more than 30 credit hours of post secondary study prior to enrolling in the program.

9. VP, Academic Affairs and Enrollment Management: Ronald R. Young Date:3/22/07

10. Original Date of course approval by the college: Spring 1990

11. Date(s) of subsequent reviews: 04/18/00 12/01/01 12/05/03 03/01/07