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MBST 1407   Masonry I (4)
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Prerequisite: None.
Introduction to masonry including safety, tools and equipment, masonry materials, theory, terminology, federal and state guidelines, building plans, mortar mixing and spreading, and the fundamentals of laying bricks and block. Lab required. (3 Lec., 2 Lab.)
MBST 1409   Masonry II (4)
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Prerequisite: None.
A continuation of Masonry I with emphasis on hands-on applications of masonry concepts and theories. Lab required. (3 Lec., 2 Lab.)
MBST 2407   Masonry III (4)
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Prerequisite: None.
Development of the ability to lay brick or blocks to the line, straight leads, build corners, and construct piers including blueprints, symbols, abbreviations, and sealing systems. Lab required. (3 Lec., 2 Lab.)
MBST 2409   Masonry IV (4)
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Prerequisite: None.
A continuation of Intermediate Masonry I including practical applications of masonry theories and skills using plain and reinforced mortars. Lab required. (3 Lec., 2 Lab.)
MBST 2447   Masonry V (4)
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Prerequisite: None.
Instruction in the theory and application of special masonry construction, including material and labor estimations, costs estimating, bond patterns, fireplaces, arches and lintels, tying into walls, and laying of masonry materials. Lab required. (3 Lec., 2 Lab.)

Academic Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.

WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four year colleges and universities.

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