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2022 - 2023 Cowley College Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

CST3244 WINDOWS, DOORS AND STAIRS COURSE PROCEDURE

CST 3244 WINDOWS, DOORS AND STAIRS 

3 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: 

CST3244 - Windows, Doors and Stairs (3 hrs.) 

Students will be introduced to various types of windows and doors, removal, installation, and locking mechanisms. Students will be provided instruction on the stairs; layout, reading drawings, construction and other hands on activities.

Course Classification: 

Lecture/Lab

Prerequisites: 

None

Controlling Purpose: 

This course is designed to help the student increase their knowledge regarding fundamentals of industrial related construction techniques, tools used, terminology, materials, 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: Windows 

Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the students will be able to frame out and install windows.

  • Describe and identify various types of fixed, sliding and swinging windows. 

  • Define and utilize related terminology. 

  • Identify the parts of windows and window installation. 

  • Demonstrate a knowledge of the requirements for proper window installation.

UNIT 2: Doors 

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

  • Identify the common types of exterior doors and explain the construction of doors. 

  • Recognize and define the parts of door installation. 

  • Identify and describe the types of thresholds used with exterior doors.  

  • Install a pre-hung exterior door.  

  • Identify and explain the various types of locksets used on exterior doors and installation. 

  • Install a lockset.

UNIT 3: Stairs 

Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the students will be able to frame and build a set of stairs.

  • Identify and demonstrate a basic knowledge of the various types of building materials and usage in stair construction. 

  • Identify the various types of stairs. 

  • Demonstrate basic knowledge of various parts of stairs.  

  • Interpret construction drawing of stairs. 

  • Calculate using industry-standard methods to determine rise, number and size of risers, number and sizes of treads required for a stairway. 

  • Layout and cut stringers, risers and treads. 

  • Build a small stair unit with temporary handrail.

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.