SRJC Course Outlines

10/31/2024 7:21:09 AMADED 747A Course Outline as of Summer 2025

Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  ADED 747ATitle:  CARPENTRY I  
Full Title:  Carpentry I
Last Reviewed:10/23/2023

UnitsCourse Hours per Week Nbr of WeeksCourse Hours Total
Maximum0Lecture Scheduled017.5 max.Lecture Scheduled0
Minimum0Lab Scheduled8.002 min.Lab Scheduled140.00
 Contact DHR0 Contact DHR0
 Contact Total8.00 Contact Total140.00
 
 Non-contact DHR0 Non-contact DHR Total0

 Total Out of Class Hours:  0.00Total Student Learning Hours: 140.00 

Title 5 Category:  Non-Credit
Grading:  Non-Credit Course
Repeatability:  27 - Exempt From Repeat Provisions
Also Listed As: 
Formerly:  ADLTED 747A

Catalog Description:
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In this course, students will learn fundamental carpentry skills involved in residential framing including techniques, materials, tools, and equipment. Students will also learn about safe tool use, the basics of building codes, and working on a crew. This course will focus on floor and wall systems.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Course Completion of ADED 740 and ADED 739


Recommended Preparation:
Course Completion of ADLTED 744 and ADLTED 721 and ADLTED 746

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
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In this course, students will learn fundamental carpentry skills involved in residential framing including techniques, materials, tools, and equipment. Students will also learn about safe tool use, the basics of building codes, and working on a crew. This course will focus on floor and wall systems.
(Non-Credit Course)

Prerequisites:Course Completion of ADED 740 and ADED 739
Recommended:Course Completion of ADLTED 744 and ADLTED 721 and ADLTED 746
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:27 - Exempt From Repeat Provisions

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:Effective:Inactive:
 Area:
 
CSU GE:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
IGETC:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
CSU Transfer:Effective:Inactive:
 
UC Transfer:Effective:Inactive:
 
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Certificate Applicable Course



COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1. Perform measurements and calculations used in carpentry
2. Build floor systems safely using appropriate materials, codes, and tools
3. Build wall systems safely using appropriate materials, codes, and tools
 

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At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Understand and apply jobsite safety practices
2. Use measuring tools correctly
3. Understand and apply mathematical calculations used in carpentry
4. Work effectively within a crew structure
5. Demonstrate quality work
6. Understand and apply the materials, tools, and techniques used in floor systems
7. Understand and apply the materials, tools, and techniques used in wall systems
8. Read construction drawings at a basic level

Topics and Scope
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I. Introduction to Carpentry
    A. Working as part of a crew
    B. Types of carpentry
        1. House framing
        2. Interior and exterior finish
        3. Concrete forming
        4. Stair building
        5. Cabinetry
        6. Hardscaping
II. Review of Safety
    A. Daily tail-gate safety meeting
    B. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
    C. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
III. Measurement and Calculations
    A. Common measurements in residential building
    B. Common construction calculations
    C. Reading a framing plan
IV. Floor Framing
    A. Principles of floor framing
    B. Flooring materials
    C. Flooring tools
    D. Building a floor  
V. Wall Framing
    A. Principles of wall framing
    B. Wall materials
    C. Wall building tools
    D. Building a wall system
VI. Applicable Building Codes

Assignments:
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1. Weekly quizzes
2. Group discussion and problem-solving activities
3. Skill demonstration: safe tool use and carpentry techniques
4. Individual project or presentation

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.Writing
0 - 0%
None
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.Problem Solving
10 - 30%
Group problem-solving activities; individual project or presentation
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.Skill Demonstrations
55 - 80%
Skill demonstration
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.Exams
10 - 20%
Weekly quizzes
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.Other Category
0 - 10%
Attendance and participation


Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Instructor and department prepared materials

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