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Jan 02, 2025
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CON 102 - Introduction to Residential Construction
Last Date of Approval: Fall 2019
2 Credits
Total Lecture Hours: 15
Total Lab Hours: 30
Total Clinical Hours: 0
Total Work-Based Experience Hours: 0
Course Description:
Students will be introduced to basic residential construction history, terminology, materials and basic construction techniques. This course will cover basic information and develop manual skills needed to begin construction of a new home. In additions, this course will help students gain valuable knowledge and skills related to construction, which can be used to obtain construction related jobs or utilized for personal home construction or repairs.
Mode(s) of Instruction: traditional/face-to-face
Credit for Prior Learning: None
Course Fees: 0
Common Course Assessment(s): None
Student Learning Outcomes and Objectives:
- Demonstrate utilization window and door rough opening schedule.
- Construct rough openings for windows and doors.
- Identify and install windows and doors according to manual guidelines.
- Construct a residential project utilize a blueprint.
- Layout sill and wall plates to 16” or 24” on center.
- Assemble and nail floor components.
- Construct and install completed wall sections.
- Identify, plumb, level, and brace the structure.
- Construct roof.
- Accurately cut and install rafters.
- Accurately cut and install sheathing.
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