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AA/AS Degree MODESTO JUNIOR COLLEGE Date Originally Submitted:
Non-Degree COURSE OUTLINE Date Updated: 9/1/2005
Noncredit
I. DIVISION: Agriculture Environmental Sciences & Technical Education DIV./DEPT. NO: 73-5250
PREFIX/NO.: INTEC 380 COURSE TITLE: Elementary Carpentry & Construction

Formerly listed as: Date Changed:

II. ALSO OFFERED AS:
Div: Technical Ed Prefix/No.: INTEC 380 Title: Elementary Carpentry & Construction
Div: Prefix/No.: Title:

III. COURSE INFORMATION:

Units: 5 or Variable Units: X=1/2 unit A=1 unit B=2 units C=3 units D=4 units
Total Hours: Lecture: 52.5 Lab: 122.5 Other:
Explain Other hours:
Transfer Credit: CSU – UC – CAN –
General Ed: AA/AS Area: CSU GE Area: IGETC Area:
Offered Only: Fall – Spring – Summer – Eve – Not offered every semester –

IV. PREREQUISITE(S)/COREQUISITE(S)/RECOMMENDED FOR SUCCESS:
(Please check all that apply and list below. Also attach appropriate documentation forms)
Prerequisite (P) – Corequisite (C) – Recommended for Success (R) – Limitation on Enrollment (L) –
Math 20

V. CATALOG DESCRIPTION:

Designed to provide entry-level skills for students wanting to explore and enter the construction trades. Experiences in
developing carpentry, construction, planning and employability skills used in the residential and commercial construction
industry.

VI. FIELD TRIPS REQUIRED? Yes No Maybe

VII. GRADING: A-F Only CR/NC Only CR/NC Option Non-Graded

VIII. REPEAT PROCEDURES: Credit: No *Yes Maximum Completions: Maximum Units:

Non-Credit: No Yes Maximum Completions:
*(If course is repeatable ,attach a memo with the appropriate justification )
IX. EXPLAIN FEE REQUIRED: Students are provided with toolbelts, and tools
sets required to go out on job, material for individual woodwork projects.

rev: 5/2002
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X. PREREQUISITE SKILLS
Before entering the course, the student will be able to:

XI. OBJECTIVES (Expected outcomes for students)
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:

A. Demonstrate entry-level skills and techniques for the construction trades.

B. Demonstrate an understanding of machine capabilities.

C. Describe a logical sequence of operations by analyzing task(s) to be performed.

D. Develop a logical schedule of construction.

E. Select appropriate materials through project analysis.

F. Calculate costs of construction.

G. Calculate structural limitations of various materials.

H. Maintain a complete record of materials.

I. Exhibit a personal pride in workmanship.

J. Calculate and accurately construct a project.

K. Locate the home on the lot to specifications of the plot plan.

L. Establish the grade of the home with a builder’s level.

M. Erect batters boards.

N. Layout and square a building foundation.

O. Construct and assemble foundation forms.

P. Pour and finish concrete.

Q. Construct and assemble a floor frame according to the plan.

R. Plan and install simple rough and finish plumbing.

S. Plan and install simple rough and finish wiring.

T. Install floor insulation.

U. Apply various sub floor materials.

V. Use hand and power tools safely and correctly.

W. Lay out and properly measure, cut and assemble the various parts of a house frame, include wall, ceiling joists and roof
frame.

* = Multi-cultural objective or content item Rev 5/2002
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XII. CONTENT

A. Introduction to the construction trades

1. Construction occupations

2. Work standards in the construction trades

3. Safety on the job

4. Preparing for the job

B. Tools common to the carpentry and mill cabinet industry

1. Identification

2. Use

3. Safety

4. Maintenance

5. Limitations

C. Construction Materials

1. Uses of woods and their properties

2. Classification and grades of wood

3. Foundation and flooring

4. Roofing

5. Exterior finishes

6. Doors, windows, etc.

7. Other construction materials

D. Designing and building a finished product in wood

E. House structure construction overview

1. Leveling instruments and sight work

2. Site work and foundation formwork

3. Wall and floor framing

4. Roof framing

5. Roofing material

6. Exterior finish

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F. Residential and commercial construction practices

1. Plan selection

2. Materials required

3. Record of costs

4. Building

a. Foundation

b. Rough plumbing

c. Rough electrical

d. Sub floor

e. Frame including ceiling joist, all porch beams and posts

f. Plumbing and fixtures

g. Electrical and fixtures

h. Roof structure

i. Exterior finish including windows and exterior doors

j. Interior

5. Material list

6. Total cost

XIII. TEACHING METHODS
A. Methods to achieve course objectives:
1. Related material will be presented through designed class lecture, laboratories and community “live” sites
2. Individual and team oriented laboratory projects will provide hands-on experience with course topics
3. Problem solving situations are completed by the student to augment classroom lecture
4. Students demonstrate the proficiency of each competency by successful completion of related class &
laboratory projects

B. Typical assignments used in achieving learner independence and critical thinking:
1. Given simulated project scopes, each student is required to calculate estimate project cost estimates to
include labor, material and time needs
2. Given a simple design layout, each student is required to build projects to meet specifications
3. Students work in teams in the coordination and completion of construction projects

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XIV. TEXTBOOKS AND OTHER READINGS (Typical)

A. Required texts:
Feirer, J.L. & Feirer, M.D. (2004) Carpentry & building construction. Peoria, IL; Glencoe-McGraw

B. Other readings:

XV. SPECIAL STUDENT MATERIALS (i.e., protective eyewear, aprons, etc.)

Hard hats, safety glasses, work pants or jeans and close toe-shoes are required for all laboratory activities.

XVI. METHODS OF EVALUATING STUDENT PROGRESS

1. Prep and post testing of student skill level as measured by skill performance determination of growth
2. Written exercises and/or problems which demonstrate and reinforce the fundamental principles of each course
topic
3. Laboratory exercises and/or problems that demonstrate and reinforce the fundamental principles of each course
topic
4. Written examinations including problems and tasks which require student to demonstrate proficiency of carpentry
fundamentals
5. Participation in group activities

* = Multi-cultural objective or content item Rev 5/2002