- BLD 105 - Shop Practices and Procedures
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Introduces basic hand and power tools with emphasis on proper care and safety practices. Introduces materials used in building trades including metals, plastics, and woods with stress placed on the processing techniques of each. Emphasizes fasteners such as screws, rivets, and glues as well as brazed, soldered, and welded joints.
Lecture 1-2 hours. Laboratory 2-3 hours. Total 3-5 hours per week.
2-3 credits
- BLD 110 - Introduction to Construction
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Covers basic knowledge and requirements needed in the construction trades. Introduces use of tools and equipment, with emphasis on construction safety, including personal and tool safety. Provides a working introduction to basic blueprint reading and fundamentals of construction mathematics.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
- BLD 111 - Blueprint Reading and the Building Code
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Introduces reading and interpreting various kinds of blueprints and working drawings with reference to local, state, and national building codes.
Lecture 2 hours.Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
3 credits
- BLD 149 - Carpentry I
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Presents an introduction to carpentry, with an emphasis on residential/light construction. Introduces basic carpentry terminology. Covers identification and proper sue of hand and power tools common to the industry, construction materials, construction techniques, safety precautions, working drawings and the team approach to construction.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
- BLD 158 - Principles of Mechanical and Plumbing Practices
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Presents the fundamentals of heating, cooling, sanitary plumbing systems, terminology and symbols as used in layout of various systems. Discusses code requirements for installation and safety in residential and light commercial building construction.
Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
2 credits
- BLD 184 - Interior and Exterior Finishes
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Introduces the student to interior wall framing with wood and/or metal studs, layout of walls, and the steps required to successfully complete interior framing. Also covers the steps used for exterior finishes, such as siding, cornice work, and gutters.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
- BLD 187 - Structure Completion
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Introduces the finishing techniques required in new construction, such as wall finishes. floor finishes, ceiling systems, interior trim, cabinet installation, and stairs. Also includes types of tools used for these techniques.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
- BLD 195 - Topics In
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Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students.
May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits
- BLD 249 - Carpentry II
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Presents advanced concepts of carpentry as they relate to residential/light construction, inlcuding theoretical and practical applications. Covers advanced framing techniques, finish and trim systems, and calculations commonly required in all phases of light construction. Prerequisite:
BLD 149.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
- BLD 295 - Topics In
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Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students.
May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits
