Learn the common construction law errors, basic contract, and real estate principles in the construction context, contractor licensing, and bidding.

This course studies texts from Latin America (Argentina, Mexico, and Colombia) about the discovery of the New World, European conquest and the efforts to free Latin America from colonial imposition. The African texts studied (Nigeria, South Africa, and Kenya) include stories that protest colonization, call for independence and celebrate African pride.     

An in-depth study of the current systems and techniques applied in construction planning, scheduling, control, and delay impact analysis.  

Study construction materials, equipment, methods, and regulatory influences including technology of basic building materials, interior and exterior finishes, plumbing and electrical and mechanical systems.  

Learn the basic principles and responsibilities of the construction management team and general contractor for commercial, civil and residential construction projects.    

Students are introduced to various irrigation components, hydraulic concepts, irrigation design techniques and scheduling approaches.

California native landscapes are adapted to our climate, and provide habitat to many California native bees, birds, and mammals. Using native plants in a landscape can make a garden more resilient and drought tolerant.