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3.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to basic hand drafting of building components and the proper setup and use of levels, transits and lasers commonly used within the industry. Students will be introduced to reading basic house plans and drafting details from given criteria using a scale ruler. Leveling will include the proper use of builder's level, water level, laser level and transit. The course includes a variety of activities involving the use of the instruments. Pre or co requisite: CON 105. Co requisite: CON 125.
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5.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to the framing practices commonly found in the residential construction industry today. Topics of discussion will include safe use of hand, power, and air tools, the correct layout, cutting, building, and estimating of a simple floor, wall, and roof system. Pre or co requisite: CON 105. Co requisite: CON 115
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3.00 Credits
This course takes an in depth look at advanced roof framing and exterior finishes currently practiced in residential construction. Students will calculate, layout and install hip and valley rafters. The design and installation of trusses, construction of dormers, roofs with unequal pitches, cornice design and fabrication, roof ventilation, roof flashing, and various roofing materials and their installation will also be covered. Exterior finishes include preparing exterior walls for window, door and corner trim, proper layout of a story pole for installation of siding, and installing a variety of siding types. Students will prepare, prime and paint finish coat on all trim work. Prerequisites: CON 115, CON 125. Co requisite: CON 145.
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5.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to the study of early American house and barn framing. Using traditional joinery, the class will fabricate and erect a small timber frame building. Proper sizing of timber frame components will be discussed, along with the proper use of joinery tools, timber handling, and frame erection. Interior Coverings will address building insulation and energy efficiency, interior wall coverings and insulation. Prerequisites: CON 115, CON 125. Co requisite: CON 135
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1.00 Credits
This course is a study of the proper use of leveling instruments, such as, builder levels and transits, pop levels, and lasers, as they relate to laying out a building site, determining lot profiles, etc.
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4.00 Credits
This course is the study of efficient kitchen design, acquisition and installation of pre fabricated kitchen cabinets. The course will also cover fabrication and installation of plastic laminate countertops, as well as familiarizing students with solid surface, stone and tile countertops. Students will also create custom designed millwork projects. Estimating of all components will be covered. Pre requisite: CON 135;CON 145. Co requisite: CON 210
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4.00 Credits
This course is the study of the various types of interior trim commonly used both in the residential and commercial building industry. Topics will include door installation and trim, window trim, base applications, shelving systems, and the construction of a variety of interior stairs. The proper methods of determining the appropriate sized windows for a given building will be discussed. Estimating of all components will be covered. Pre requisite: CON 135;CON 145. Co requisite: CON 200
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces students to the proper procedures to be used when contracting a typical residential job. Students will learn how to deal with clients, gather needed information, estimate materials, and to develop specifications and contracts. Pre or co requisites: CON 220, CON 230.
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4.00 Credits
This course is a study of various commercial building systems. Students will layout and place concrete footings, complete with anchor bolts, according to plan, after which they will construct a pre engineered building. Students will learn proper fabrication, rigging and erection techniques. Installation of metal roofing and siding will be covered. The course includes an introduction to masonry, whereby the students will learn the history of masonry, how to mix mortar, the various patterns and bonds of masonry material, and the technique of laying brick and block. Estimating of all components will be covered. Pre requisite: CON 200;CON 210. Co requisite: CON 230
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4.00 Credits
This course is the study of the proper design, mixing, testing and placement of concrete. Students will learn how to design concrete using a variety of admixtures to meet or exceed specific job site specifications. Student will learn how to properly analyze aggregate and test concrete after it has been exposed to a variety of climactic conditions. Completion of the concrete testing portion of the course prepares the student to take the "Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade 1 Certification" test offered by the American Concrete Institute (ACI). The course also investigates the various types of concrete floor finishes, their applications, and methods of reinforcement. Completion of the concrete flatwork portion of the course prepares the student to take the "Concrete Flat Work Technician Certification" test, also offered by the American Concrete Institute (ACI). The design and fabrication of site built forms, erection of patented forms, and the use of stay in place insulated forms will be covered. Estimating of all components will be covered. Pre requisite: CON 200;CON 210. Co requisite: CON 2
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