| Course Number |
Course Title / Description /
Prerequisites |
Credits |
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. |
|
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
1701 |
Cabinet Construction |
3 |
|
|
This course will deal with building of various cabinets used in
today's homes. The students will make face frame cabinets including
base, wall, and vanities. The students will make doors, drawers and
shelves to be put in the cabinets. When the cabinets are completed,
they will be installed in our house projects. |
|
|
|
Prerequisites: CF1691 and CF1695 |
|
CF |
1704 |
Remodeling |
3 |
|
|
This course involves a remodeling project to be determined prior
to class. The students will learn various aspects of remodeling and
the estimating of materials involved. |
|
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
2710 |
Advance Finish |
4 |
|
|
The materials presented in this course deal with the interior and
exterior finishing of a multi-story house. |
|
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 |
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 |
2717 |
Advanced Floor and Wall Framing |
4 |
|
|
This course is designed to increase the advanced student's knowledge
and skills in rough framing techniques. The student will construct
floors and walls for a luxury home. |
|
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. |
|
| Course Number |
Course Title / Description / Prerequisites |
Credits |
| GSIS |
1502 |
Human Relations |
2 |
| |
|
Students will explore theories of self-concept, personality types,
wellness, the global workplace, and work ethics. Management styles,
goal setting, organizational management, and group dynamics will be
discussed. |
|
| Course Number |
Course Title / Description / Prerequisites |
Credits |
| GSMS |
1202 |
Applied Mathematics |
2 |
| |
|
Topics covered in applied mathematics include a review of basic
arithmetic principles pertaining to the industry and trade areas represented
in the class. It includes the application of common numbers, decimals,
fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions, area, volume, metric
and English measurements and basic trigonometry. Additional topics
covered as course schedule permits. |
|
| Course Number |
Course Title / Description / Prerequisites |
Credits |
| GSWS |
1412 |
Small Business Operation |
2 |
| |
|
This course includes the study of small business operation. Topics
may include electronic record keeping for the small business, marketing,
managing, business organizations, patents, trademarks, logos, copyright
laws, franchises, employee rights and responsibilities, government
laws and regulations, labor standards, OSHA, permits and license necessary
in the operation of a business. |
|
| GSWS |
1401 |
Employment Preparation |
1 |
| |
|
Students will create various employment-seeking documents, practice
comprehensive interviewing techniques, research applicble job search
tools, review the do's and don'ts of employment laws, utilize the
internet for job search, and discuss how attitude, dress, and confidence
play a large role in a successful job search. |
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