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2023-2024 Cowley College Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

CST3241 BASIC CARPENTRY & CONSTRUCTION COURSE PROCEDURE

CST3241 BASIC CARPENTRY & CONSTRUCTION 

4 Credit Hours

Student Level:  

This course is open to students on the college level in either the freshman or sophomore year and to area high school vocational students.

Catalog Description: 

CST3241 - Basic Carpentry and Construction (4 hrs.) 

Students will be introduced to carpentry and construction. Subjects covered will be trade orientation, building materials, fasteners, adhesives, proper use of tools, readying plans and elevation, and will include hands on activities.

Course Classification: 

Lecture/Lab

Prerequisites: 

None

Controlling Purpose: 

This course is designed to help students increase their knowledge regarding fundamentals of industrial related construction techniques, tools used, terminology, materials, and construction practices.

Learner Outcomes: 

  • Knowledge of terminology and its meaning as related to construction industry.  

  • Apply basic OSHA guidelines for compliance. 

  • Solve basic problems, apply basic technical knowledge, exhibit teamwork, perform basic mathematics, and apply critical thinking.  

  • Apply safety principles in a work environment to minimize hazards and prevent losses to productivity. 

  • Demonstrate proficiency in reading and understanding technical documents and blueprints.

Unit Outcomes for Criterion Based Evaluation: 

The following outline defines the minimum core content not including the final examination period. Instructors may add other material as time allows.

UNIT 1: Orientation to Carpentry and Construction

Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, students will describe construction and carpentry and it effect economically and socially.

  • Describe the history of carpentry and construction. 

  • Demonstrate a knowledge of, define and use of construction related terminology. 

  • Identify basic tools used in construction and demonstrate how they are used. 

  • List personal and job skills needed to be successful in carpentry and construction fields. 

  • Identify a variety of jobs and training opportunities found in construction work force. 

  • Describe employee and employers’ responsibilities in the construction field to promote safety and good work ethics.  

  • Identify and describe the characteristics of professionalism.

UNIT 2: Introduction to Basic Blueprints and Plans

Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the students will be demonstrate ability to read and use blueprints.  

  • Demonstrate knowledge of construction drawing and blueprint symbols, terms, abbreviations and components. 

  • Recognize different classifications of drawings included in a set of plans. 

  • Identify selected electrical, mechanical, and plumbing symbols used on plans. 

  • Relate information on blueprints to actual locations on the print.  

  • Interpret and use drawing dimensions, elevations, schedules, sections, and details contained in basic construction plans.  

  • Identify and use different scales used by architects.

UNIT 3: Introduction to Basic Building Materials

Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the students will be able to describe building materials used in the industry.

  • Demonstrate a basic knowledge of and identify various types of building materials and usage. 

  • Exhibit a knowledge of basic rigging setups. 

  • Demonstrate basic knowledge of various woods, its grade, makings and its usage. 

  • Describe how to safely use rigging systems. 

  • Demonstrate basic knowledge of inspection and safety precautions associated with building materials.  

  • Identify and explain the reason for the use of selected materials used in construction. 

  • Describe proper storing and handling of building materials. 

  • Calculate using industry-standard methods and quantities of materials needed for construction projects. 

  • Demonstrate a knowledge of and usage of fasteners, anchors, and adhesives used in construction.

UNIT 4: Technical Reading and Writing in Construction

Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the students will be able to read technical materials and write communication necessary in the industry.

  • Demonstrate the ability to read and write basic emergency action plans. 

  • Demonstrate the ability to read and write professional and business letters.  

  • Demonstrate the ability to read and write reports.

UNIT 5: Hand and Power Tools

Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the students will be able utilize the proper tools for various stages of the industry.

  • Demonstrate a knowledge of and usage of hand tools used in construction. 

  • Demonstrate the ability to use hand tools in a safe and proper manner. 

  • Demonstrate the ability to identify and use power tools used in construction. 

  • Demonstrate the knowledge of properly maintaining tools.

Projects Required: 

as assigned.

Textbook: 

Contact Bookstore for current textbook.

Attendance Policy: 

Students should adhere to the attendance policy outlined by the instructor in the course syllabus.

Grading Policy: 

The grading policy will be outlined by the instructor in the course syllabus.

Maximum class size: 

Based on classroom occupancy.

Course Time Frame: 

The U.S. Department of Education, Higher Learning Commission and the Kansas Board of Regents define credit hour and have specific regulations that the college must follow when developing, teaching and assessing the educational aspects of the college.  A credit hour is an amount of work represented in intended learning outcomes and verified by evidence of student achievement that is an institutionally-established equivalency that reasonably approximates not less than one hour of classroom or direct faculty instruction and a minimum of two hours of out-of-class student work for approximately fifteen weeks for one semester hour of credit or an equivalent amount of work over a different amount of time.  The number of semester hours of credit allowed for each distance education or blended hybrid courses shall be assigned by the college based on the amount of time needed to achieve the same course outcomes in a purely face-to-face format.

Refer to the following policies: 

402.00 Academic Code of Conduct 

263.00 Student Appeal of Course Grades 

403.00 Student Code of Conduct

Disability Services Program:   

Cowley College, in recognition of state and federal laws, will accommodate a student with a documented disability.  If a student has a disability which may impact work in this class which requires accommodations, contact the Disability Services Coordinator.   

DISCLAIMER: THIS INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. FOR THE OFFICIAL COURSE PROCEDURE CONTACT ACADEMIC AFFAIRS.