Real Estate Development (RED)

RED 010  Introduction to Real Estate Professions   Units: 3

This course provides an overview of the entire career field of real estate including study relative to development, economics, financing, land, marketing, and law. Careers covered include lending officers and mortgage analysts, real estate appraisers, investment counselors, real estate brokers, land developers, property and asset, corporate real estate managers, engineers, architects, skilled contractors and others. This course also discusses terminology, the career ladder and entrepreneurial opportunities in this industry.
Lecture Hours: 54         Lab Hours: None          Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: RDG 061.
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU                 Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None                 CSU GE: None                 IGETC: None

RED 020  Introduction to Real Estate Development   Units: 3

This course introduces the student to the real estate development process, providing an overview from the project idea to the cursory feasibility stage. Topics include evaluating development potential, analysis, land acquisition, site planning, design, and economic feasibility.
Lecture Hours: 54         Lab Hours: None          Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: RDG 061 & MATH 060.
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU                 Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None                 CSU GE: None                 IGETC: None

RED 030  Real Estate Development Fundamentals   Units: 3

This course provides an introduction to the methodologies for accurate measurement of demand for real estate products and discusses the legal and regulatory requirements of the entitlement and development approval or permitting process of a project. The course also identifies sources of capital and analyzes the types of financing available in today's commercial real estate markets. The topic of architectural design and building construction practices that contribute to a building's "green" or sustainability rating is discussed by examining the international standards for rating green buildings. In addition, this course will examine real estate development business valuation and the various facets of property management that apply to the variety of real estate products.
Lecture Hours: 54         Lab Hours: None          Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: RDG 061.
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU                 Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None                 CSU GE: None                 IGETC: None