CT 114C - Carpentry I

Institution:

New Mexico Junior College

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Description:

This course is the fi rst in a series of four carpentry courses. Wood building materials, fasteners, and adhesives will be discussed as they are used with wood and masonry. The sources and uses of various soft woods and hardwoods is described as well as the grading systems for lumber and plywood, and the compositi on and uses of various engineered sheet materials and laminated lumber products. Students will learn the safe and correct operati on and care of hand and power tools. The framing basics for the ay out and constructi on of wood fl oors, walls, ceilings, rough-ins for door and window openings, and corners, parti ti on Ts, bracing walls, and applying sheathing will be covered. A variety of roofs and lay outs for raft ers for sti ckbuilt and truss-built roofs will be covered. Students will learn how to apply weather-stripping and locksets as well as a variety of windows, skylights, and exterior doors. This is a four credit hour course. Pre and/or co-requites CT 112

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nmjc.edu

Phone Number:

(505) 392-4510

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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