CST3266 CARPENTRY II COURSE PROCEDURE

COWLEY COLLEGE COURSE PROCEDURE

CST 3266 CARPENTRY II
6 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:

CST 3266 - CARPENTRY II (6 hrs.)

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the construction industry trades. The course covers floor systems, wall systems, roof framing, basic stair layout, and the building of envelope systems in residential and non-residential applications.

Course Classification:

4 Credits Lecture/ 2 Credits Lab

Prerequisites:

CST 3265 Carpentry 1 with a C or higher

Controlling Purpose:

This course is intended to prepare entry-level employees in carpentry and construction to perform identified job tasks to comply with federal regulations and industry standards. The course includes practical and classroom training. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be prepared to sit for certification with the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER). 

Learner Outcomes:

Upon completion of the course, the student will:

1. Describe specifications and construction drawings that specify floor system requirements.
2. Identify the types of floor framing systems.
3. Identify floor system components and required material quantities.
4. Describe how to construct a platform floor assembly.
5. Identify the components of a wall system and de-scribe how to estimate needed framing materials.
6. Summarize the steps for laying out and framing walls.
7. Summarize the procedures for assembling and erecting wall systems.
8. Identify and install ceiling frame components.
9. Identify common residential roof types and related components.
10. Describe the methods used to lay out and cut common rafters.
11. Explain how to erect and sheath a gable roof.
12. Recognize the use of trusses in basic roof framing.
13. Identify stairway components and related requirements.
14. Describe how to determine the total rise, number and size of risers, and number and size of treads needed for a stairway.
15. Restate the procedure for constructing stairs.
16. Describe the purpose and components of a building envelope system.
17. Describe window types and installation requirements.
18. Describe door types, applications, and installation requirements.

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: Floor Systems

Outcomes: Students will learn about the layout and construction procedures for floor systems, including how to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications, and how to identify different types of framing systems, floor system components, and floor system materials.  It will also cover how to estimate the of materials needed for a floor assembly.

• Summarize how specifications and architectural drawings are used in the construction of a floor.
• Describe the types of wood-frame flooring systems.
• List alternative flooring systems.
• Define sill plate and describe its role in floor framing.
• List and recognize different types of girders and supports.
• Describe different types of floor joists.
• Explain the purposes of subfloor and underlayment.
• Estimate the amount of material needed for a floor assembly.

UNIT 2: Wall Systems

Outcomes: Students will learn the procedures for laying out and framing walls, including roughing-in door and window openings, constructing corners and partition T’s, bracing walls, and applying sheathing.  It will also cover how to estimate the materials required to frame walls.

• List wall system components.
• Explain how to estimate quantities of materials required to frame walls.
• Describe how to lay out wood frame walls.
• Describe how to lay out steel frame walls.
• Describe the steps to assemble a wall
• List the four steps used to erect a wall

UNIT 3: Roof Framing

Outcomes: Students will have an overview of ceiling and roof framing, including the components of ceiling and roof framing, the different types of roofs used in residential construction, and the use of trusses in basic roof framing.  The methods for laying out rafters, erecting a gable roof, framing a basic gable end wall, and installing roof sheathing are introduced. It will also cover how to estimate the amount of materials required for a roof.

• Describe how to lay out, cut, and install ceiling joists.
• Explain how to estimate the number of ceiling joists needed for a building.
• Describe residential roof types.
• List the main components of a roof.
• Explain how to lay out rafters and cut them to the proper length.
• Describe how to erect a gable roof and frame gable ends.
• Summarize how to install sheathing on the roof.
• Explain how to estimate the rafters, ridge board, and sheathing needed for a material takeoff.

UNIT 4: Basic Stair Layout

Outcomes: Students will learn about different types of stairs and the common building code requirements related to stairs.  They will focus on the techniques for measuring and calculating rise, run, and stair well openings, laying out stringers, and building basic stairways.

• Define key stairway terms and building requirements.
• Describe the types of stairways.
• Summarize how to calculate the riser height, tread depth, and total run for a stairway.
• Describe how to calculate stairwell opening sizes.
• Explain how to lay out, cut, and build stringers.

UNIT 5: Building Envelope Systems

Outcomes: Students will be introduced to building envelope systems and its components.  Students will learn about various types of windows, skylights, and exterior doors and how to install them.  It also includes instructions for installing weather stripping and locksets.

• Identify ways to minimize air and moisture infiltration in buildings.
• Identify window types, applications, and installation steps.
• Identify residential and non-residential doors and explain installation steps.

Projects Required:

as assigned.

Textbook:

NCCER GENERAL CARPENTRY 6^th edition

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.

Revised 12/7/2023.