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 Department:    APPRC

 Course #:    72

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    4

 CIP:    460201

 EPC:    745

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

Introduction to some of the basic aspects of carpentry by giving an overview of the following topics: concrete footing forms; stair building layout & construction; basic wood wall framing; layout and construction of roof rafters; and, cabinet fabrication & installation. Offers the student the opportunity to explore and participate in various hands-on projects relating to basic construction.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: None.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 44

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Supplementary Elective  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Accurately demonstrate the ability to create a 90� angle using the 3-4-5 method. Properly build batter boards and form for footings under string lines on center.
2. Using a framing square & stair gauges, properly layout stair stringers and roof rafters. Accurately determine unit rise & run when given total rise & total run.
3. Correctly calculate the material needed for a project. Properly construct a set of wood stairs.
4. Safely operate & properly maintain the tools associated with a cabinet shop and build a tool box.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

1. How to create a 90� angle using the 3-4-5 method. Batter boards and form for footings under string lines on center.
2. Framing square & stair gauges, layout stair stringers and roof rafters. Unit rise & run when given total rise & total run.
3. Material needed for a project. A set of wood stairs.
4. Tools associated with a cabinet shop and build a tool box.