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2023-2024 Cowley College Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

CST3243 FLOORS, WALLS & CEILING FRAMING COURSE PROCEDURE

CST3243 FLOORS, WALLS & CEILING FRAMING 

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: 

CST3243 - Floors, Walls and Ceiling Framing (4 hrs.) 

Students will be introduced to framing techniques used in construction of walls, flooring and ceilings. Subjects covered will be; introduction, building materials, fasteners, adhesives, proper use of tools, readying plans and elevation, types of framing, layout, assembling frames and other 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 for framing, tools used, terminology, materials, reading prints and construction practices.

Learner Outcomes: 

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

  • Be able apply basic OSHA guidelines for compliance. 

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

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

  • Demonstrate basic 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: Introduction to Basic Framing 

Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the students will be able to perform basic framing technique for flooring, walls and ceilings.

  • Identify the different types of framing systems. 

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

  • Identify basic tools used in framing. 

  • Demonstrate a knowledge of reading and interpreting prints and drawings and an understanding of each specification. 

  • Demonstrate a knowledge of procedures used for layouts of different framing systems.

UNIT 2: Flooring Systems

Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the students will be able to install or construct a floor system.  

  • Demonstrate knowledge of construction drawing and blueprint symbols, terms, abbreviations and components as it relates to flooring systems. 

  • Identify the different types of framing systems. 

  • Identify selected electrical, mechanical, and plumbing symbols used on plans as it relates to flooring systems. 

  • Identify floor, sill framing, support members, and name the methods used to fasten sills to the foundation.  

  • Explain and Calculate floor load and the use of span data, girder/beam size, types of joints, size of joint size, and types of bridging. 

  • List and explain different types of flooring materials. 

  • Explain the purpose of subflooring and underlayment.  

  • Demonstrate the ability to; layout and construct a floor assembly, and install the following; bridging, joist, subflooring and single floor systems.

UNIT 3: Walls and Ceiling Framing

Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the students will be able to frame a wall and ceiling.

  • Demonstrate a basic knowledge of and identify the components of a wall and ceiling layouts. 

  • Describe and identify the procedures for laying out and assembling wood frame walls, plates, corner posts, door and window openings, partition Ts, firespots and exterior walls. 

  • Identify and use the common materials used for sheathing on walls. 

  • Demonstrate a knowledge of layout, assembling, erecting and bracing for exterior walls when framing a building. 

  • Describe wall framing techniques used in masonry construction.  

  • Identify and explain the use of metal studs in wall framing. 

  • Describe proper procedures for laying out ceiling joists. 

  • Demonstrate the ability to cut and install ceiling joists on wood frame buildings. 

  • Estimate and calculate the materials required to frame walls and ceilings for a project.

UNIT 4: Introduction to Concrete, Reinforcing Materials, and Forms

Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the students will be able to layout, pour and handle concrete.

  • Identify and describe the properties and composition of cement. 

  • Calculate volume estimates for concrete quantity requirements. 

  • Identify types of concrete reinforcement materials and describe their uses. 

  • Identify various types of footing and explain their uses. 

  • Explain and identify the parts of various forms. 

  • Explain the safety procedures associated with construction and the use of cement forms. 

  • Erect, plumb, and brace a simple concrete form with reinforcement.

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.