8 courses with the subject CAR, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
This course introduces the student to the carpentry trade. Topics include duties of a carpenter, hand and power tools, building materials, construction meth- ods, and safety. Upon completion, students should be able to identify hand and power tools, common build- ing materials, and basic construction methods.
This course introduces the theory and construction methods associated with the building industry, including fr
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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 supervi- sion.
This course covers building codes and the requirements of state and local construction regulations. Emphasis is placed on the minimum requirements of the North Carolina building codes related to residential structures. Upon completion, students should be able to determine if a structure is in compliance with North Carolina build- ing codes.
This course covers project planning, management, and estimating for residential or light commercial buildings. Topics include planning and scheduling, interpretation of working drawings and specifications, estimating prac- tices, and other related topics. Upon completion, stu- dents should be able to perform quantity take-offs and cost estimates.
This course covers basic metal framing associated with residential and light construction. Topics include methods and procedures for framing floor, wall, and roof sections and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to properly install various metal framing compo- nents.
This course covers methods of erecting forms and placing concrete. Topics include safety, hand/power tool use, blueprints, rigging, form construction, reinforcement, and placement. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills in concrete construction procedures and processes with supervision.
Source: McDowell Technical Community College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
