| Course Number |
Course Title / Description /
Prerequisites Credits |
Credits |
CF |
1691 |
Carpentry Tools & Construction Safety |
4 |
|
|
This course is designed to help students become aware of the dangers
involved in the carpentry trade. The student will demonstrate preventive
safety, along with emergency procedures which may be needed on a construction
site. This course also covers parts and proper use of hand, portable,
and stationary power tools. Each student will perform exercises to
bring them to a level of competency acceptable to the carpentry trade. |
|
CF |
2710 |
Advance Finish |
4 |
|
|
The materials presented in this course deal with the interior and
exterior finishing of a multi-story house. |
|
CF |
2716 |
Estimating |
3 |
|
|
The main purpose of this course is to give the student the knowledge
of estimating labor, materials and cost of residential, light commercial
and remodeling construction. |
|
CF |
2708 |
Concrete Floors and Flatwork |
2 |
|
|
This course is designed to develop the skills and knowledge to
construct floor forms, prepare the ground for floors, and pour concrete. |
|
CF |
2715 |
Commercial Blueprint Reading |
4 |
|
|
The purpose of this course is to teach the advanced student the
principles of commercial blueprint reading. The student will study
a variety of commercial plans and specifications. The emphasis will
be on the structural components of commercial buildings. |
|
CF |
2707 |
Unequal Pitch Roof Framing |
2 |
|
|
The object of this course is to advance the student's knowledge
in the area of unequal pitch intersecting roof construction. The student
will perform exercises in hip, valley and jack rafter layout for an
unequal pitched roof. |
|
CF |
2709 |
Building and Energy Code |
2 |
|
|
The object of this course is to acquaint the student with the Energy
Code, the Uniform Building Code and the Exterior Envelope Computations
for a residential building. |
|
CF |
2718 |
Advanced Roof Framing |
3 |
|
|
The purpose of this course is to expand the advanced student's
knowledge and skills in multi-story home construction, with emphasis
on roof components and intersecting roofs. |
|
CF |
1694 |
Framing I |
3 |
|
|
In this course the student will learn to frame up a residential
structure from the foundation to the roof. The model home will be
used as the lab experience, along with classroom lectures. |
|
CF |
1695 |
Architectural Drafting |
4 |
|
|
This course will acquaint the student with the basic equipment
and materials used in drafting. The student will design and produce
a complete set of plans for a house including preliminary sketches,
floor plan, basement plan, section views, elevations, detail drawings
and window/door schedules. |
|
CF |
1698 |
Exterior Finish |
2 |
|
|
This course covers the materials put on the exterior of structures.
Included will be windows and exterior doors, exterior sidings, cornices,
and roofing materials. |
|
CF |
1699 |
Stair Building |
2 |
|
|
The students will learn how to figure the layout of a staircase
from three basic formulas used to achieve good design. They will layout
and build a straight stair. |
|
CF |
1690 |
Interior Finish |
4 |
|
|
This course consists of the activities needed to finish the interior
of a house once it has been framed up. Some activities include insulation,
drywall, installing doors, window and door casings, baseboard, base
shoe, pocket doors, closet bifold doors, countertops, and closet shelving. |
|
CF |
1697 |
Blueprint Reading and Estimating |
4 |
|
|
In this course the student will learn how to read residential blueprints
and visualize each view. The student will learn how to estimate the
materials needed to build the structure using a set of blueprints. |
|
CF |
1700 |
Roof Framing |
3 |
| |
|
In this course the student will learn how to figure run, rise,
and pitch on a gable, hip and mansurd roof. They will learn how to
lay out hip, valley, jack and common rafters. Extensive use of the
steel and speed square will be stressed in this course. |
|
|
|
Prerequisite: CF1691 |
|
CF |
2704 |
Roof and Soffit Finish |
1 |
|
|
After completing this course, the student should be able to identify
terms associated with roofs and overhangs, finish the cornice overhang,
and shingle an intersecting roof. |
|
CF |
2706 |
Foundation Form Construction |
4 |
| |
|
This course is designed to give the student the knowledge and skill
to erect concrete footing forms and concrete foundation wall forms
of various types. The student will construct, erect and pour concrete
footings and foundation walls. |
|
| Course Number |
Course Title / Description / Prerequisites
Credits |
Credits |
ENGL |
121 |
College Composition I: Critical Reading
& Writing |
3 |
| |
|
A course designed to give students extended practice at developing
and improving their writing abilities. Students work on their writing
through a process approach and through an emphasis on critical reading.
Assignments address specific audiences and range from personal writing
to writing from sources. |
|
| |
|
Minnesota Transfer Goals: 1 |
|
| Course Number |
Course Title / Description / Prerequisites
Credits |
Credits |
GSWS |
1401 |
Employment Preparation |
1 |
| Course Number |
Course Title / Description / Prerequisites
Credits |
Credits |
MATH |
112 |
College Algebra |
4 |
|
|
Short review of elementary algebra topics; general problem solving
strategies; solving first degree, second degree, and absolute value
equations and inequalities; linear, quadratic, polynomial, exponential,
and logarithmic functions; systems of linear equations and inequalities;
matrix algebra; mathematical induction; sequences and series; permutations
and combinations; probability and mathematical expectation; solving
polynomial equations, conic sections and quadratic systems; fundamental
geometric concepts. |
|
|
|
Minnesota Transfer Goals: 4 0 |
|
MATH |
110 |
Contemporary Concepts in Mathematics |
3 |
|
|
This course is designed to fulfill the general education mathematics
requirements at four-year colleges. It will introduce and expand upon
fundamental concepts of modern mathematics including work with sets,
logic, the real number system, linear models, exponential growth,
geometry, counting methods, probability, and statistics. Concepts
studied will be used to develop strategies for solving real world
problems. |
|
|
|
Minnesota Transfer Goals: 4 0 |
|
MATH |
116 |
Trigonometry |
3 |
|
|
Trigonometric functions, identities, and equations; right triangle
trigonometry; circular functions; trigonometric and polar form of
complex numbers. |
|
|
|
Minnesota Transfer Goals: 4 0 |
|
MATH |
109 |
Elements of Algebra & Trigonometry |
4 |
| |
|
Algebraic and trigonometric concepts taught with a heavy emphasis
on application to technical fields. Topics covered include the real
number system; algebraic concepts, operations, and factoring; graphing;
linear, quadratic, fractional and radical equations; proportion and
variation; geometry; trigonometric functions and their graphs; and
logarithmic and exponential functions. |
|
| |
|
Minnesota Transfer Goals: 4 0 |
|
| Course Number |
Course Title / Description / Prerequisites
Credits |
Credits |
SPCH |
121 |
Introduction to Communication |
3 |
| |
|
A course designed to develop an understanding and to improve (by
performance) the total communication process of the student. Attention
is placed on interpersonal communication, group communication and
public communication. |
|
| |
|
Minnesota Transfer Goals: 1 0 |
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