CT 123 - Light Frame Construction II FA

Institution:

Fulton-Montgomery Community College

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Description:

A study of construction framing materials and techniques for residential and light commercial buildings. The safe and proper use for framing tools and equipment is an integral part of the course. Students will participate in lab activities that include techniques for: cornice and rake trim, exterior trim and siding, sheetrock, jointing and taping, hanging doors and installing windows, and techniques for interior trim. Prerequisites: CT 121, 122. Hours of class per week: 2. Hours of lab per week: 3. CT 124 Blueprint Reading FA 1 s.h. The student shall learn entry level techniques for obtaining trade information and understanding construction working drawings, blueprints, and spec books for basic residential/light commercial buildings. Parts of a blueprint, scale, reading architectural rulers, azimuth reading, alphabet of lines, symbols, construction math, and terminology are discussed using real jobsite blue prints and examples. HVAC, electrical, and plumbing schematics may be discussed very briefly if time permits. Hours of class per semester: 15.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

fmcc.edu

Phone Number:

(518) 762-4651

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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