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8 credits Introduction to the carpentry trade, including history, career opportunities, and requirements.  The course covers building materials, fasteners, adhesives, hand tools, and power tools.  OSHA rules and regulations for a safe working place and procedures for compliance are covered.  This course includes a four-credit embedded lab (CSTN 122). Students will also learn now to install windows and an exterior door.

3 credits Blueprint reading

3 credits Introduces the process of distance measurement as well as differential and trigonometric leveling for site layout. It covers the principles, equipment, and methods used to perform the site layout tasks that require making angular measurements. This course is designed to let students apply the blueprint reading skills learned so far to a practical exercise.

3 credits Students will receive an introduction to the trades as well as learn the necessary skills to be able to obtain employment and safely participate in trades related careers. Major topics include an introduction to OSHA, including job site safety hazard recognition, hand tool safety, power tool safety, hand signals, and working around heavy equipment. Students also receive an overview of the most common construction materials and their uses, basic framing and carpentry, concrete and concrete forming, blueprint reading, and construction math.

8 credits (4 & 4) Study of various types of siding, gutter systems, roof venting requirements, and framing with metal studs. Installation of sheathing, exterior siding, roofing felt, shingles, insulation vapor barriers, and stairs on small building constructed in CSTN 120 & 122. Installation of wood and metal doors. Demonstration of materials, layout and installation of suspended ceilings.

3 credits This course provides an overview of Revit Architectural Software and it’s use to provide 2D, and 3D design, and Building Information Modeling.

3-4 credits An introduction to mathematical ideas and their impact on society. Co-Requisite Support sections of M 105 are 4 credits. Higher math courses are also accepted (ie. M115, M121, etc)

3-4 credits Expository prose and research paper; emphasis on structure, argument, development of ideas, clarity, style, and diction. Students expected to write without major faults in grammar or usage. Co-Requisite Support sections of WRIT 101 are 4 credits.

1 credit This course will introduce students to interpersonal communication theory which can be applied to a workplace environment. Students will learn effective communication strategies that promote success in professional and personal relationships.