Construction, Design & Manufacturing

Carpentry Technology

105 CALCULATIONS AND MEASUREMENT FOR WOODWORKING STUDENTS I (3)

Lecture: 3 hours

This course reviews the fundamentals of arithmetic used in the construction trade. Topics are selected upon the basis of their application to the woodworking industry.

111 CONSTRUCTION I (7)

Lecture: 3 hours; Lab: 12 hours

This course covers use and operation of hand tools, machine tools and portable electric tools commonly in use in construction. Fundamentals of residential foundation and wall construction, use of rough and finish hardware, glues and adhesives, federal, state and local building codes and safety ordinances are studied in this course.

114 HAND AND POWER TOOLS APPLICATION (4)

Lecture: 1 hour; Lab: 9 hours

This course focuses in the care, use, and operation of basic hand, machine and portable electric tools used in residential type carpentry construction, Basic skills are taught by class projects in the shop.

115 BASIC BLUEPRINT READING (3)

Lecture: 1 hour; Lab: 6 hours

This course covers topics such as basic drafting techniques, residential working plans and specifications, building layout measurements, general notes and specifications, and methods of material take off for residential buildings.

117 CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (2)

Lecture: 1 hour; Lab: 3 hours

This course focuses on building materials such as concrete, steel and a variety of woods used for exterior and interior carpentry finish. Insulation, flashing, roof covering, interior and exterior wall covering, wood trim and other finish materials in residential construction are studied. Rough and finish hardware such as nails, screws, bolts, timber fasteners, gang nailing, power fastening, powder actuated fasteners, joist hangers, clips and installation methods are also reviewed.

118 MATERIALS (3)

Lecture 1 hour; Lab: 6 hours

This course explores materials such as wood, lumber, sheet materials, fasteners, hardware, glass, laminates, hangers, and clips. Lumber grades and sizes and methods of installation are also covered.

123 BASIC HOUSE CONSTRUCTION (4)

Lecture: 2 hours; Lab: 6 hours

Instruction includes building layout and the use of the transit; floor, wall and the roof framing; application of existing building codes and wood stair layout and framing. Construction of large scale models of typical one-story, two- story and split level houses are explored.

124 BLUEPRINT READING II (3)

Lecture: 1 hour; Lab: 6 hours

This course trains principles and skills of drafting and blueprint reading relating to building construction. Local building code requirements are also explored.

126 CONSTRUCTION II (6)

Lecture: 3 hours; Lab: 9 hours

This course focuses on principles of estimating, quantity take-off, material and labor costs, bidding procedures, remodeling and new residential and commercial construction.

129 BASIC RESIDENTIAL ESTIMATING (2)

Lab: 6 hours

Calculating excavation and concrete volume, rapid estimating methods, overhead and profit calculations, methods and procedures used to construct and submit bids are covered in this course. Topics such as material take-off methods from job blueprints for residential buildings, preparation of a brief estimating booklet used to make estimates and assist in formulating bids are also assessed.

130 CALCULATIONS AND MEASUREMENT FOR WOODWORKING STUDENTS II (3)

Lecture: 3 hours.

This is an introductory course in woodworking calculations with emphasis on algebra, geometry, and trigonometry, as they apply to the woodworking trades.

132 APPLIED BLUEPRINT READING (3)

Lecture: 1 hour; Lab: 6 hours

This course focuses on working drawings and blueprints used in construction with emphasis on the ability to visualize and interpret typical drawings, standards, specifications, and symbols used in architectural drawings.

133 ADVANCED RESIDENTIAL ESTIMATING (3)

Lecture: 3 hours

This course studies building material quantity survey from residential plans including foundation, underpinning, floors, walls, ceiling and roof as well as other interior and exterior construction.

134 ADVANCED RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION (4)

Lecture: 2.5 hour; Lab: 4.5 hours

This course emphasizes on advanced framing methods, preparation for utility rough-ins, advanced finish carpentry.

135 CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION (2)

Lecture: 1 hour; Lab: 3 hours

This course covers practical concrete construction, form work, leveling and squaring, reinforcement placing, concrete mixing, concrete finishes. Emphasis is given on safety, code requirements and correct practices.

144 RESIDENTIAL EXTERIOR FINISH (4)

Lecture: 1 hour; Lab: 9 hours

Training is provided in principles and skills in residential exterior finish work. Instruction includes siding, stucco, roof covering and window installation.

145 RESIDENTIAL INTERIOR FINISH (5)

Prerequisite: Carpentry 123, 124, 129, and 130 with a grade of "C" or better.

Lecture: 2 hours; Lab: 9 hours

This course trains on principles and skills in residential interior finish work with emphasis on dry wall, doors, trim and paneling.

148 COMPUTER ASSISTED ESTIMATING I (3)

Lecture: 1.5 hours; Lab: 4.5 hours

Instruction is given in the use of a personal computer to make 2D and 3D design drawings, with an emphasis on conforming to the Uniform Building Code and producing a materials list.

149 COMPUTER ASSISTED ESTIMATING II (3)

Lecture: 1.5 hours; Lab: 4.5 hours

Instruction is given in advanced computer assisted estimating techniques. Students learn to make design projects with emphasis on material applications, structural design, framing lumbers, concrete reinforcement, producing a cost break down and bidding procedures.

240 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION SPECIALTIES (4)

Lecture: 2.5 hours; Lab: 4.5 hours

This course focuses on drafting and interpreting plans, construction methods and techniques as they relate to building codes, building layout, foundation construction, exterior and interior carpentry techniques as well as residential framing.

241 BLUEPRINT READING AND ESTIMATING (3)

Lecture: 3 hours

This course is a study of building plans including plot, foundation and floor plans, elevations, sections and details. Instruction given in construction materials, quantity take-off, estimating, allowance for code requirements and introduction to bidding procedures.

243 BUILDING ESTIMATING I (3)

Lecture: 3 hours

Topics such as general estimating methods and procedures, equipment costs, material transportation and handling costs, quantity take-offs from building plans, subcontracts, pricing the estimate and bidding procedures are covered in this course.

247 BUILDING ESTIMATING II (3)

Lecture: 3 hours

This course covers estimating techniques, quantity surveying, take-off sheets and summary sheets, use of specifications, estimating concrete work, masonry, carpentry, plaster and wallboard, tile, terrazzo and marble, painting and glazing, as well as hardware and subcontract work.

251 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE I (3) RPT1

Lecture: 3 hours

This is an introductory course to uniform building codes. Instruction is given in parts such as administrative, definitions, requirements based on occupancy, location in fire zones and types of construction, engineering regulations and detailed regulations on excavations, veneer and roof construction.

252 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE II (3) RPT1

Lecture: 3 hours

This course covers instruction on fire-resistive standards for fire protection, use of public streets and projections over public property regulations, plaster and wallboard, special subjects, legislative matters, photographic and X-ray film, patio covers, fall-out shelters and excavation and grading.

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