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Course Criteria
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1.00 Credits
1 Cr. Hr Course examines the proper use and maintenance of hand and power tools used in the construction industry. This is also an intense study of workshop, jobsite, tool, and hazardous material safety. Topics include safety of self, safety of others, safe worksites, fire and electrical hazards. There will be an introduction to safe scaffolding and rigging practices. Safe handling and storage of hazardous materials such as paints, stains, and glues will be addressed.
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2.00 Credits
2 Cr. Hrs This is an introductory course in the mathematics and geometry required for construction layout including machinery, cut lists, fractions, decimals, area, volume, and percentages. Various measuring systems in construction field will be covered, such as metrics, standards, and basic surveying. Prerequisite: COMPASS math score discussion with instructor.
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3.00 Credits
3 Cr. Hrs Course investigates the carpentry trade and its applications as a career. Students will study all types of building materials, fasteners, adhesives, construction methods, and techniques. This is a general introduction to residential construction, including wall, floor, ceiling, and roofing framing methods according to accepted standards and codes.
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6.00 Credits
6 Cr. Hrs Onsite practical experience in power tools, fastening methods, engineered lumber systems, safe rigging practice, building methods in framing. Students will apply this knowledge in constructing wall, floor and roof systems, framing of windows, doors, and installing exterior components. Prerequisite: RCON 101. Corequisite: RCON 110.
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1.00 Credits
1 Cr. Hr This course is an introduction to plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems. Basic purposes of mechanical systems and impact on framing practice will be covered. Coordination of trades in preparation for finish.
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3.00 Credits
3 Cr. Hrs Classroom preparation for finish of the construction project including drywall, exterior finish, cabinetry, finish carpentry, floor finish, and punch lists. Issues related to quality control and pride in work will be covered. Corequisite: RCON 160.
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7.00 Credits
7 Cr. Hrs This course provides onsite practical experience in finish of residential construction projects. Students will complete exterior finish, drywall, cabinet installation, and finish carpentry. Corequisite: RCON 155.
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1.00 Credits
1 Cr. Hr An introduction to site layout and construction of concrete forms and masonry layout. Students will learn methods to pour, reinforce, and estimate concrete volume. Materials, site preparation, and worksite issues will be discussed, with planning for subsequent foundation construction.
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4.00 Credits
4 Cr. Hrs Jobsite introduction to concrete foundations used in residential structures. How to set and use concrete forms correctly will be taught and demonstrated. Application of methods learned in RCON 180 theory class to be demonstrated in their fieldwork. Prerequisite: RCON 180.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
1-3 Cr. Hrs Special topics seminars and other activities related to the student major. Workshop credits typically do not transfer.
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