Construction/Carpentry (CAR)

Provides opportunity to gain expertise in radon measurement and mitigation techniques. Includes learning to identify, assess, and manage radon risks in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. Explores the principles of radon testing, equipment usage, interpretation of results, and compliance with national and local regulations. Allows for the acquisition of hands-on experience in radon mitigation methods, including soil depressurization, ventilation strategies, and sealing techniques. Develops the skill to reduce radon levels and ensure indoor air quality by applying effective mitigation strategies. Lecture: 2.5 credits (37.5 contact hours); Laboratory: 0.5 credits (15 contact hours).

Provides instruction on the different employment opportunities of carpentry related careers within the construction industry including different construction systems and methods as well as basic management of a construction project. Emphasizes the different building materials and the correct use of hand and power tools. Includes shop and job-site safety. Co-Requisite: CAR 127. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Introduces different construction systems, methods, and employment opportunities for carpentry-related careers. Provides practice on basic management of a construction project. Implements shop and job-site safety standards. Provides the opportunity to become familiar with common building materials and the correct use of hand and power tools. Laboratory: 1 credit (30 contact hours).

Provides hands-on instruction for cutting and hanging drywall as well as the installation of metal studs. Includes the study of drywall as a building material and different product options. Laboratory: 2 credits (60 contact hours); Lecture: 1 credits (15 contact hours).

Provides hands-on instruction on the processes of finishing drywall using tape, corner bead, and joint compound. Includes instruction on managerial tasks for the completion of drywall projects. Laboratory: 2 credits (60 contact hours); Lecture: 1 credits (15 contact hours).

Provides instruction on construction surveying methods, site layout procedures, and materials used in the construction of foundation systems. Teaches the proper use of the builder's level, transit, and laser levels. Includes the characteristics of concrete, excavation procedures, forming methods, and material estimating. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Provides instruction on construction surveying methods, site layout procedures, and materials used in the construction of foundation systems as well as the application of the builders level, transit, and laser levels. Covers the application of concrete procedures, excavation procedures, forming methods, and material estimating. Laboratory: 2 credits (60 contact hours).

Introduces heavy and commercial concrete form construction methods. Provides instruction on the properties of concrete as a building material, rigging, concrete wall form systems, above grade floor systems, vertical piers and column form systems, on grade curb forms, horizontal beam forms, fire-proofing encasement forms, stair forms, and bridge and deck forms. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Introduces heavy and commercial concrete form construction methods. Provides instruction on the application of information about the properties of concrete, rigging, concrete wall form systems, above grade floor systems, vertical piers and column form systems, on grade curb forms, horizontal beam forms, fire-proofing encasement forms, bridge and deck forms. Introduces OSHA construction standards on Concrete and Shoring, and Excavations. Laboratory: 2 credits (60 contact hours).

Emphasizes methods of floor, wall, and stair framing, and layout and construction. Provides instruction on industry safety standards and building codes. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Provides the opportunity to practice floor, wall, and stair framing layout and construction techniques including the application of building codes and industry safety standards during lab or job-site practice. Laboratory: 2 credits (60 contact hours).

Examines special topics, current issues, and trends in Construction Technology. Note: May be repeated with different topics to a maximum of six credit hours. Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. Lecture: 1-6 credits (15 contact hours).

Examines special topics, current issues, and trends related to Construction Technology in a laboratory setting. Note: May be repeated with different topics to a maximum of three credit hours Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. Laboratory: 1-3 credits (30 contact hours).

Provides instruction on basic roof design and combination roof designs used in the construction industry including the layout and installation practices that are used to fabricate and install ceiling and roof framing systems. Provides instruction on job-site safety practices, scaffold and ladder safety, building code requirements, and material estimation related to roof construction. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Provides hands-on instruction for basic roof design and construction methods used in the construction industry including layout, cutting and installing ceiling joists, rafters, and roof decking materials. Includes layout and installation practices for roof truss systems, job-site safety practices, scaffold and ladder safety, building code requirements, and material estimation related to roof construction. Laboratory: 2 credits (60 contact hours).

Includes various Construction Carpentry Technology topics, issues and trends. Topics may vary semester to semester at the discretion of the instructor; course may be repeated with different topics to a maximum of six credit hours. Lecture: 1-6 credits (15-90 contact hours). Laboratory: 1-6 credits (30-180 contact hours).

Presents the concepts of interior and exterior finish materials and methods of installation. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Provides an opportunity for students to perform basic applications of the concepts of interior and exterior finish methods for light frame construction. Laboratory: 2 credits (60 contact hours).

Covers the concepts that support the planning, construction, and installation methods for kitchen and bath cabinetry and countertops. Provides instruction on special finish trim techniques including finish stair construction and specialty millwork. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Provides hands-on instruction on planning, construction, and installation methods for kitchen and bath cabinetry and countertops. Includes special finish trim techniques such as finish stair construction and specialty millwork. Laboratory: 2 credits (60 contact hours).

Integrates principles of green building technologies and methods of sustainable construction. Emphasizes green materials used in the construction of buildings along with alternative and/or renewable energy systems. Introduces Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) and the National Green Building Standard (NGBS) rating systems for the certification process of green buildings. Lecture: 3.0 credits (45 contact hours).

Refines carpentry techniques and skills during a supervised on-the-job training experience targeted to the student's career training objectives. Note: Practicum students do not receive compensation. Practicum: 2 credits (150 contact hours).

Refines the techniques and skills taught in the previous carpentry courses. Provides a supervised on-the-job experience related to the students educational and career training objectives. Co-op: 2 credits (150 contact hours).

Presents the concepts of interior finish materials and methods of installation. Lecture: 1 credits (15 contact hours).

Presents the concepts of exterior finish materials and methods of installation. Lecture: 1 credits (15 contact hours).

Provides an opportunity for students to perform basic applications of the concepts of interior finish methods for light frame construction. Laboratory: 1.0 credits (30 contact hours).

Provides an opportunity for students to perform basic applications of the concepts of exterior finish methods for light frame construction. Laboratory: 1 credits (30 contact hours).