CNST 1100 - Builder’s Pre-License 1-Residential Construction Credit Hours: 2.00 Prerequisites: None
(formerly ATBC 1100)
A course designed to provide a means for the student to interpret prints of existing residences, and to relate construction problems with general mathematics; further, this course will expand to cover some specific items imposed by inspection authorities. Contains material that will help the student prepare to take the Michigan Residential Builders License Examination.
Location: South Campus
Contact Hours: 2 Billable Contact Hours: 2 OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to construct and solve math problems related to information needed for construction.
Objectives:
- Given a picture of a standard rule, the student will read 3 marked dimensions, to an accuracy of 67%.
- Given 3 sets of fractional dimensions, the student will add these dimensions, to an accuracy of 67%.
- Given 3 sets of fractional dimensions, the student will subtract these dimensions, to an accuracy of 67%.
- Given 3 fractional dimensions in inches, the student will convert these dimensions to feet and inches, to an accuracy of 67%.
- Given 3 fractional dimensions in feet and inches, the student will convert these dimensions to inches, to an accuracy of 67%.
- Given the run and the rise, the student will calculate the length of the rafter using the Pythagorean Theorem, to an accuracy of 100%.
- Given the diameter and height, the student will calculate the volume of a cylinder, to an accuracy of 100%.
- Given the dimensions of a house, the student will calculate the floor area, to an accuracy of 100%.
- Given a lumber size and quantity, the student will calculate the board feet, to an accuracy of 100%.
Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify abbreviations and symbols used on construction working drawings.
Objectives:
- Given a set of symbols, the student will identify wood siding, brick, glass, concrete, and insulation, to an accuracy of 70%.
- Given a set of symbols, the student will identify light fixtures, electrical plugs, plumbing fixtures, and kitchen appliances, to an accuracy of 70%.
- Given a set of pictures, the student will identify the footings, studs, headers, joists, and rafters, to an accuracy of 70%.
Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to apply the proper terminology in building construction.
Objectives:
- Given a set of questions, the student will identify the cripple, collar beam, area way, batten, cant board, to an accuracy of 70%.
- Given a set of questions, the student will identify the gusset, hearth, grounds, dead load, fenestration, and frieze, to an accuracy of 70%.
- Given a set of questions, the student will identify the soffit, ridge, truss, mullion, pilaster, rake, and purlin, to an accuracy of 70%.
Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to interpret dimensions and dimension symbols on working drawings.
Objectives:
- Given a set of working drawings, the student will identify the overall sizes of a house, to an accuracy of 100%.
- Given a set of working drawings, the student will identify the size and spacing of the ceiling joists, to an accuracy of 100%.
- Given a set of working drawings, the student will identify the types and sizes of the windows and doors, to an accuracy of 100%.
- Given a set of working drawings, the student will identify the slope of the roof areas, to an accuracy of 100%.
Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify the construction components of a roof overhang detail.
Objectives:
- Given the cross section of a roof overhang detail, the student will identify the rafter, fascia, soffit, vent, lookout, ceiling joist, and frieze board, to an accuracy of 70%.
Outcome 6: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to describe a functional and safe fireplace with a chimney.
Objectives:
- Given the cross section of a fireplace detail, the student will identify the smoke shelf, flue lining, mantle, damper, throat, combustion chamber, and hearth, to an accuracy of 70%.
- Given a fireplace opening size, the student will calculate the cross sectional area of the flue, to an accuracy of 100%.
- Given a fireplace opening size, the student will calculate the height and size of the hearth, to an accuracy of 100%.
COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES (Bulleted outcomes apply to the course)
- 1. The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.
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- 2. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.
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- 3. The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.
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- 4. The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.
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- 5. The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.
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COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE
- Introduction to the course reading scales and dimensions
- Review of Construction Math Meaning of Lines on Drawings
- Symbols used on working drawings abbreviations used on working drawings
- Plot plans foundation plans
- Floor plans
- Frame construction
- Elevations, windows and doors sections and details
- Fireplace, stairs and trim details
- Finish schedules interior elevations
- Electrical plans plumbing plans
- Roof framing (conventional)
- Roof Framing (Trusses)
- Heating and cooling plans
- Specifications
Primary Faculty Grant, Janice Secondary Faculty Associate Dean Pawlowski, Timothy Dean Hutchison, Donald
Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088
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