BT 122 - Intermediate Furniture Making

Institution:

Flathead Valley Community College

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Description:

4 credits (Fall and Spring Semesters) Prerequisites: BT 120 or instructor's consent. This course provides the student the opportunity to select, design, and construct a wood working project associated with home or office furniture. Lectures include continuing shop and machine safety, design considerations, drawing, layout and joinery. Shop practice in preparing stock, machining operations typical of furniture construction, fitting and assembly. Detailing and finishing techniques will also be covered. BT 130 Introduction to Building Trades I 3 credits (Fall Semester) This course will explore blueprint and plan reading and delineate the role of building design, building site planning, and site preparation as it relates to the actual construction of a house. In addition, the student will gain a working knowledge of selected hand and power tools as they relate to construction oriented projects. This will include use of all applicable tools and materials required in the construction of a house. All aspects of job site and workplace safety related to residential construction will be examined through lecture, video, and guest speakers. This course is part of the Building Trades core course selection and is taught in conjunction with BT 135, Building Trades Field Experience I, in which the student applies the principles and concepts learned during this class.

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.fvcc.edu

Phone Number:

(406) 756-3822

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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