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Courses

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CN 283 Construction Estimating 3 cr.  (3-0-0)
  • Offered: Winter
  • Prerequisites: CN 107.

Introduction to estimating, using means and national reporting systems as a guide. Students are provided with theory, principles and techniques to arrive at a total construction cost for a building project.

CN 289 Graduate Assessment for Building Technology Majors 0 cr.
  • Offered: On demand
  • Graded: S/U
  • Co-requisites: Graduation registration (CA000).

All graduating majors must take the major field test in building technology as
part of the Building Technology Program Outcomes Assessment effort. This two
hour test will be given in the final semester for all graduating students. Students must enroll for this course as a co-requisite for graduation registration as a graduation requirement.

CN 298 Directed Study and Research 1-4 cr.
  • Offered: On demand
  • Prerequisites: Department permission.
Selection of problem in area of emphasis, specialized instruction and experiences to reinforce technical skill and knowledge. Written reports of work are required.
CN 353 Soils, Foundations and Structures 3 cr.  (3-0-0)
  • Offered: Fall
  • Prerequisites: CN 254 and junior standing.

Study of basic theory and application detailed in ASTM (American Society of Testing Materials) procedures, developing a knowledge of fundamental principles and good judgment in foundation design supported by experience and scientific data, as well as the relationship between soil types and their impact on building structural systems.

CN 358 Bidding Strategies 3 cr.
  • Offered: Winter
  • Prerequisites: CN 283.
An advanced course involving student contribution on bidding strategies and a professional approach to analyzing this competitive information.
CN 450 Project Control 3 cr.
  • Offered: Fall
  • Prerequisites: CN 357.
Development of a mechanism for cost estimating and its relationship to other project control functions of scheduling, budgeting and cost control.
CN 455 Construction Safety 3 cr.  (3-0-0)
  • Offered: Winter
  • Prerequisites: CN 357 and senior standing.
Utilizing today’s standards to better understand and manage the personal and environmental hazards presented by the construction industry.
CN 459 Construction Management 3 cr.
  • Offered: Fall
  • Prerequisites: CN 357 and senior standing.

In-depth orientation to construction management methods, major engineering and construction management techniques and practices relating to the organization of a company.

CN 489 Graduation Assessment for CN Majors 0 cr.
  • Offered: On demand
  • Co-requisites: Graduation Registration

All graduating majors must take the major field test in construction management as part of the Construction Management Program Outcomes Assessment effort. The two hour test will be given during final exam week at the end of the semester. This test will be given in the final semester for all graduating seniors.  Students must enroll for this course as a co-requisite for graduation registration as a graduation requirement.

CN 498 Directed Study and Research 1-4 cr.
  • Offered: On demand
  • Prerequisites: Junior standing and department permission.
Selection of problem in area of emphasis, specialized instruction and experiences to reinforce technical skill and knowledge. Written reports of work are required.
CO 111 Cannabis Fundamentals 4 cr.  (4-0-0)
  • Offered: Fall

Cannabis Fundamentals provides students with an overview of the science of growing the cannabis plant, manufacturing and processing of products from cannabis, and dispensing cannabis for medical and recreational use. Topics covered in this course include cannabis terminology, a review of the industry history, cultural norms and common interactions within the human body. Additionally, students learn horticultural principles of growing and harvesting cannabis, equipment, oil extraction techniques, modes of dispensing cannabis, and regulations.

CO 121 Cannabis: Uses and Effects 2 cr.  (2-0-0)
  • Offered: Winter

This course will examine ways that cannabis, including specific cannabinoid compounds and synthetic analogs of these compounds, can affect (mental) well-being when applied or ingested. It will include introductory material on approaches to the study of cannabis’ actions in the body and review the connection of cannabinoid compounds application and ingestion with mental well-being. An emphasis will be placed on teaching students how to find and summarize published articles in this area of study.

CO 131 Dispensary Operations 2 cr.  (2-0-0)
  • Offered: Winter

This course provides an overview of dispensary operations with the goal of applying operational
principles in a cannabis retail setting. This course provides details for protecting a dispensary’s
products, customers, and employees with emergency procedures. It also explores best practices in
dispensary design layout, admission processes and communication, lighting, and building climate,
product placement, and signage. This course reviews ways of preventing customer and employee
theft.

CO 211 Federal Dispensary Regulations 2 cr.  (2-0-0)
  • Offered: Winter

This course will provide students with an overview of federal dispensary regulations to prepare
them to work in a dispensary or other cannabis-related environment. This course will deliver
practical, applied content that will help students interact with customers in a legal and ethical
manner. To provide a larger context to working in a dispensary environment, the course will
introduce students to federal regulations and legal processes that impact dispensary business
operations.

CO 212 State Dispensary Regulations 2 cr.  (2-0-0)
  • Offered: Winter

This course will provide students an overview of state dispensary regulations to prepare them to
work in a dispensary or other cannabis-related environment. This course will deliver practical,
applied content that will help students interact with customers in a legal and ethical manner. To
provide a larger context to working in a dispensary environment, the course will introduce
students to state regulations and legal issues and processes that impact dispensary business
operations.

COS 111 Fundamentals of Cosmetology 4 cr.
  • Offered: Contact department for information.
  • Co-requisites: COS 112 and COS 113.
Textbook study covering 60 theory hours on the subjects of hair shaping, hair color, hair growth, hair and scalp health, as prescribed by the Michigan State Board of Cosmetology and listed in the Cosmetology Laws and Rules Book.
COS 112 Fundamentals of Cosmetology II 4 cr.
  • Offered: Contact department for information.
  • Co-requisites: COS 111 and COS 113.
Textbook study covering 60 theory hours on the subjects of chemical texturizing, hair designing, bacteriology, decontamination, infection control, water/hot oil manicures and pedicures as prescribed by the Michigan State Board of Cosmetology and listed in the Cosmetology Laws and Rules Book.