David A. Cain, Ph.D.

Residential Faculty - Construction Management

Program Director :

Applied Sciences and Technology

Office: TC 50 - Room: 119

480-461-7377 (alt)

928-310-4522 (mobile)

Office Hours

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM1:00 PM - 3:00 PM1:00 PM - 3:00 PM11:30 AM - 12:30 PM11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    

Online

By appointmentBy appointmentBy appointmentBy appointment 

Best method to meet either in person or virtually

If you would like to meet ,  send me an email  in advance - david.cain@mesacc.edu

Please remember to send your contact information: name - phone  #- M.C.C. student I.D. # (9 digits) and or

your M.C.C. MEID #. 

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Profile

Mesa Community College logo David A. Cain, Ph.D. Mesa Community College MARICOPA COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT Program Director Construction Management/Trades and Architecture Residential Faculty | Applied Sciences and Technology Building TC-50 - Office #114 1833 West Southern Avenue, Mesa AZ 85202 Email: david.cain@mesacc.edu O:480-461-7377 M: 928-310-4522 F: 480-461-7309

Classes Taught

Summer 2024

CON262 Introduction International Residential Code (IRC) 3 Credits

Covers International Residential Code for various trades, including building, mechanical, plumbing and electric, for one and two family residential construction. Preparation for voluntary certification (IRC building inspection). Prerequisites: None.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
15413

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
05/28/2024 - 08/01/2024

Class Started

Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Class 15413 Students may contact instructor at: david.cain@mesacc.edu

CON273 Electrical Construction Fundamentals 3 Credits

General knowledge of electrical work related to construction management, administration, and technical aspects of the construction industry. Covers circuits and machinery, power transmission, and electrical distribution with emphasis on secondary distribution systems as well as measurement and instrumentation, Ohm's Law, low voltage, high voltage, temporary power, generators, service, systems, circuits, motors, transformers, electrical installations, codes, cogeneration, energy conservation, estimating, safety and related blueprint readings. Prerequisites: None.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
15159

Live Online

Live Online
Lecture
05/28/2024 - 08/01/2024
TuTh
4:25 PM - 7:00 PM

Class Started

Notes: Live Online classes have sessions that meet online on specific days and times. Attendance in these sessions will be at the discretion of the instructor, and additional work will be required on the student’s own time. Access to a computer or mobile device with Internet connection is required. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Class 15159 Students may contact instructor at: james.kitchell@mesacc.edu or david.cain@mesacc.edu.

Fall 2024

CON132 Construction: Electrical Systems 9 Credits

An overview of electricity related to residential, commercial, and aspects of industrial applications. Introduction to reading and interpreting construction drawings and wiring diagrams and tools specific to the electrical trade. Use of appropriate wire sizes and material to install electrical distribution systems, raceways, and terminations.

A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: [(CON103 or CON271) and (CON102 or (CON102AA, CON102AB, and CON102AC))], or permission of Instructor.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
33812
Dobson Campus

In Person
Lecture/Lab
08/20/2024 - 12/13/2024
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Closed

Special Class Meeting Information
Location Start End Days Times
TC 1W8/20/2024 12/13/2024 Tu 4:25 PM - 7:00 PM
AC 18/21/2024 12/13/2024 WeTh 4:25 PM - 7:00 PM

Notes: Students may contact instructors at: david.cain@mesacc.edu or james.kitchell@mesacc.edu

CON220 Statics Application for Construction 3 Credits

Emphasis on response of bodies to the action of forces. Elementary analytical and practical approach to the principles and physical concepts of statics. Focus on mastery of basic principles of trigonometry, application of vectors and forces, and moments, with analysis of basic structures and structural components, and statics application to construction. Prerequisites: None.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
15595

Live Online

Live Online
Lecture
08/22/2024 - 12/13/2024
Th
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Closed

Notes: Live Online classes have sessions that meet online on specific days and times. Attendance in these sessions will be at the discretion of the instructor, and additional work will be required on the student’s own time. Access to a computer or mobile device with Internet connection is required. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Class 15595 Final exam will be given in person during finals week. Students must purchase course textbook and have available on the first day of class Class participation, interaction and discussion is required All assignments must show equations, math, work and solution for full credit.

Class 15595 Students may contact instructor at david.cain@mesacc.edu

CON252 Building Construction Methods, Materials, and Equipment 3 Credits

Comprehensive study of construction methods, materials, codes, and equipment used in building construction. Prerequisites: None.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
15456

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/19/2024 - 12/13/2024

Closed

Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Students may contact instructor at david.cain@mesacc.edu

CON262 Introduction International Residential Code (IRC) 3 Credits

Covers International Residential Code for various trades, including building, mechanical, plumbing and electric, for one and two family residential construction. Preparation for voluntary certification (IRC building inspection). Prerequisites: None.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
15106

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/19/2024 - 12/13/2024

Closed

Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Class 15106 Students may contact instructor at: david.cain@mesacc.edu. There will be on required virtual meeting to help getting starting and discussion how to use the International Code textbook. Also there will be several optional virtual session for discussion and assistance in this course.

15025

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/19/2024 - 12/13/2024

Closed

Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Students may contact instructor at david.cain@mesacc.edu

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