Carpentry I - IC212X0 - S1 - Curtis - 1(A)

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Carpentry I

Course Syllabus

 

Instructor: Mr. Curtis- Room 201

Email- kylecurtis@fcschools.net

Tutoring Schedule: Mondays and Wednesdays

3:00  to  3:45  -And by Appointment.

2023/2024




Keys to our Success:

 

-Do What is Right.

-Do your Best.

-Treat people like you want to be Treated.

-Exceed Expectations.






  This is an Introductory class in carpentry, designed to give an overview of the various components of residential construction and building techniques used throughout the country.

The course is intended for students who are interested in the many rewarding careers in the construction industry.

These students should possess characteristics such as dedication to hard work, pride in a job well done, an overall good work ethic, and also the ability to be productive alone and also while working with otters toward a common goal. 

 

Students will learn about and use basic hand tools and power tools with much emphasis on the maintenance and safe operation of these tools.

 They will learn about standard lumber, engineered lumber, nails and fasteners, sheathing materials, and various other building materials that are utilized in the construction industry.

 Students will also gain a better understanding of math practices that are commonly used in Construction.

 

We will also learn framing techniques. We will learn how to frame floors, walls, and ceilings and will also learn about the various types of roof framing that are used in today's construction industry.

 In addition to this, the students will gain general knowledge regarding the reading and interpretation of blueprints, building codes, and safety regulations.

Methods of instruction in this course will include Class lectures, demonstrations, hands-on practice, class discussion, and videos.

 Daily attendance and classroom participation are required and extremely important for the successful completion of this course.

Students are expected to complete assigned work, and it is the student’s responsibility to ask the instructor for any work that was missed in the event of an absence and submit this work as directed.







.Course objectives:

 At the end of this course, the students will be able to;

  1. Identify and correctly use all tools that are utilized by a carpenter during each phase of the construction of a house.
  2. Identify and correctly install many different materials used in the residential and commercial construction industry.
  3. Read and understand a set of blueprints, the building code manual, and O.S.H.A. rules and regulations.
  4. Perform work in an efficient and safe manner.

 

 

Attendance: Daily attendance is mandatory. Absences will be excused only per the student handbook. An unexcused absence will result in a grade of zero (0). 

Class preparation: Have all work that is assigned, completed, and ready to turn in when you come to class. BE ON TIME.



Grading: Quarterly grades are calculated as follows:

 

Classwork, Assignments, Handouts, etc.  ------- 50%

Tests and Projects. ------------------------------------50%



Final Course grades are calculated as follows:

Quarter 1 --------------------------------------------------------40%

Quarter 2 --------------------------------------------------------40%

Final Exam/Proof of learning--------------------------------20%



                                     Expectations: 

 

  1. Be RESPECTFUL of your instructor and each other.
  2. ALWAYS try and put forth your best effort.
  3. Take care of our equipment
  4. Absolutely no Cell Phones, Headphones, Ear-Buds, or any other electronic devices are to be used in this class.        ( You can not Game on any device in this classroom.)

      5. Do not bring food/snacks to class.

  6. Put your phone away. Put your earbuds away. do not take them out unless I have given permission.  Never wear earbuds in the lab.




 

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