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CAR 110 - Introduction to Carpentry

Course Component Details
Lecture: 02
Lab: 00
Clinical: 00
Credit: 02
Components: None
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Course Description:

This course introduces the student to the carpentry trade. Topics include duties of a carpenter, hand and power tools, building materials, construction methods, and safety. Upon completion, students should be able to identify hand and power tools, common building materials, and basic construction methods.

CAR 111 - Carpentry I

Course Component Details
Lecture: 03
Lab: 15
Clinical: 00
Credit: 08
Components: CAR 111AB, CAR111BB
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Course Description:

This course introduces the theory and construction methods associated with the building industry, including framing, materials, tools, and equipment. Topics include safety, hand/power tool use, site preparation, measurement and layout, footings and foundations, construction framing, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to safely lay out and perform basic framing skills with supervision.

CAR 112 - Carpentry II

Course Component Details
Lecture: 03
Lab: 15
Clinical: 00
Credit: 08
Components: CAR 112AB, CAR112BB
Prerequisites: A set of courses is required: CAR 111 or CAR111AA and CAR 111BB
Corequisites: None
Course Description:

This course covers the advanced theory and construction methods associated with the building industry including framing and exterior finishes. Topics include safety, hand/power tool use, measurement and layout, construction framing, exterior trim and finish, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to safely frame and apply exterior finishes to a residential building with supervision.

CAR 113 - Carpentry III

Course Component Details
Lecture: 03
Lab: 09
Clinical: 00
Credit: 06
Components: None
Prerequisites: A set of courses is required: CAR 111 or CAR 111AB and CAR 111BB
Corequisites: None
Course Description:

This course covers interior trim and finishes. Topics include safety, hand/power tool use, measurement and layout, specialty framing, interior trim and finishes, cabinetry, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to safely install various interior trim and finishes in a residential building with supervision.

CAR 140 - Basic Carpentry

Course Component Details
Lecture: 02
Lab: 06
Clinical: 00
Credit: 04
Components:
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Course Description:

This course covers the basic construction of wood structures, and installation, maintenance, and repair of the many components within these structures. Topics include safe use of tools, implementation of standard practices, appropriate use of materials, and installation/repair of components such as doors, windows, roofing, and siding. Upon completion, students should be able to construct, install/repair wooden structures and components using appropriate tools, materials and standard practices from the carpentry trade.