Instructor: Tim Hurd

Aptos High school

Credits earned: 5/Semester

ROP Construction Technology

Course Syllabus

Objective: A basic Carpentry course to assist students in making occupational and educational choices for enrollment in advanced vocational and technical education programs by providing basic technical information and laboratory experience related to current practices in the construction industry.

Course Description: This two semester course introduces the student to the construction industry by explaining the processes involved in residential construction through lectures, videos, reading assignments, hands-on labs, and construction of a scale model house.

Areas to be Covered:

· Safety

· Measurement and Construction Math

· Hand Tools

· Power Tools

· Building Materials

· Leveling Instruments

· Plans, Specifications, and Codes

· Footings and Foundations

· Floor Framing

· Wall and Ceiling Framing

· Roof Framing

· Windows and Doors

· Exterior and Interior Wall Finishes

· Plumbing

· Electrical

· Stair Construction

· Construction Career Opportunities

· Union Carpenters Apprentice Program

· Cabrillo College Construction and Energy Management Program

Class Structure:

· Lecture (Power Point Presentation)

· Read Unit chapters in Classroom Text

· DVDs on various Unit subjects

· Quizzes and Reading Worksheets

· Hands-on Labs (Tools, Foundation Layout, Plumbing, etc.)

· Class Project: Scale Model Framed Residential Structure

Materials Provided:

· “Modern Carpentry” (Classroom Set)

· Various DVDs for each unit

· Safety Glasses

· Tools and Materials for Class Project and Tool Units

Goals:

· Ethics

· Team Work

· Academic Skills

· Understanding educational and career paths

Methods of Assessment:

· Exams

· Notes

· Chapter Questions

· Lab Projects

· Class Participation

· Attendance

Grading Policy: Grades are based on the combined total points earned in the classroom and lab work :

· A 90-100

· B 80-89

· C 70-79

· D 60-69

· F Below 60

Behavior Expectations:

· Student is expected to follow classroom rules

· Be on time

· Have regular attendance

· Apply himself/herself for the entire period

· The student will use behavior acceptable in the work place

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