Credits/Hours: 5.0

Cost Estimating (5 quarter credit units).  This course introduces students to the fundamental principles of estimating and teaches drawing sets with real-world applications and examples that provide critical estimating experience. The course steps through the estimating process, the art of estimating and quantity takeoff, assigning costs and bid finalization. It demonstrates the use of Microsoft Excel in the estimating process to improve estimating productivity and accuracy.  Prerequisites:  CM 120