CNST 2110 - Applied Building Construction Credit Hours: 3.00
Prerequisites: None
(formerly DRAD 2110)
This course acquaints the student with terminology, methods, procedures, materials, sequences of operation, types of construction, and planning involved in construction of buildings.
Billable Contact Hours: 4
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OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify terms used in the construction industry.Objectives: - Define construction terms.
- Describe softwood characteristics.
- Describe hardwood characteristics.
- Identify sawed lumber.
- Identify engineered lumber.
- Identify wood sheet products.
Outcome 2
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to use tools in the construction industry. Objectives: - Identify hand tools.
- Identify power tools.
- Identify leveling and layout tools.
- Use specified hand tools.
- Use specified power tools.
Outcome 3
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate approved safety practices. Objectives: - Describe general safety rules.
- Use safety glasses when cutting.
- Read approved safety information for each tool.
Outcome 4
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to read and interpret residential drawings. Objectives: - Identify foundation plans.
- Interpret floor plans.
- Recognize wall sections.
- Interpret elevations.
- Define specifications.
Outcome 5
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to work together in groups to build a model of a residential building. Objectives: - Construct footings.
- Construction foundations.
- Construct floors.
- Construct walls.
- Construct roofs.
Outcome 6
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to estimate quantities of materials needed to complete building projects. Objectives: - Calculate board feet.
- Calculate square footage.
- Calculate amount of concrete needed.
Outcome 7
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify different types of construction with emphasis placed on wood. Objectives: - Identify residential foundation systems.
- Assemble residential floors systems.
- Translate residential wall systems.
- Assemble residential roof systems.
Outcome 8
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify the sequences of operations in building a residential structure. Objectives: - Use of a story pole.
- Layout of building on property.
- Use batter boards.
COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES (CDO)
• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.
CDO marked YES apply to this course:
Communication: YES
Critical Thinking: YES
Information Literacy: YES
Quantitative Reasoning: YES
COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE
| SESSION |
CONTENT |
ASSIGNMENT |
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UNIT 1 - Getting Started |
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| 1.1 LEC |
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| 2.1 LEC |
Orientation, General Information |
Obtain Book / Begin Reading |
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UNIT 2 - Preparing to Build |
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3.1 LEC
3.2 LAB |
Building Materials, Job Site Safety, Hand Tools, Power Tools
Deconstruction |
‘Test Your Knowledge’
Chapters 1, 2, 4, 5, 31 |
4.1 LEC
4.2 LAB |
Plans, Specifications, Codes & Life Safety
Deconstruction |
‘Test Your Knowledge’; Chapter 3 |
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UNIT 3 - Foundations |
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5.1 LEC
5.2 LAB |
Building Layout
Building Layout Exercise |
QUIZ - Unit 2 Preparing To Build
‘Test Your Knowledge’; Chapter 6 |
6.1 LEC
6.2 LAB |
Foundations
Masonry / Block Wall Construction - Demonstration |
‘Test Your Knowledge’; Chapter 7 |
| 7.1 LAB |
CONSTRUCTION - Building Layout / Footing Construction |
Chapter 8 |
| 8.1 LAB |
CONSTRUCTION - Foundations |
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UNIT 4 - Floor Framing |
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| 9.1 LEC |
Floor Framing |
QUIZ - Unit 3 Foundations
‘Test Your Knowledge’; Chapter 8 |
| 10.1 LAB |
CONSTRUCTION - Estimation, Layout & Construction |
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| 11.1 LAB |
CONSTRUCTION - Floor Construction |
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UNIT 5 - Wall and Ceiling Framing |
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12.1 LEC
12.2 LAB |
Wall Framing
CONSTRUCTION - Estimation, Layout & Construction |
QUIZ - Unit 4 Floor Framing
‘Test Your Knowledge’; Chapters 9,11 |
| 13.1 LAB |
CONSTRUCTION - Wall Framing |
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| 14.1 |
NO CLASS - THANKSGIVING BREAK |
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| 15.1 LAB |
CONSTRUCTION - Wall Framing |
QUIZ - Unit 5 Wall Framing
‘Test Your Knowledge’; Chapters 12 |
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UNIT 6 - Roof Framing |
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16.1 LEC
16.2 LAB |
Roof Framing
CONSTRUCTION - Roof Framing Layout |
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FINAL EXAM / COMPLETE STRUCTURE |
FINAL EXAM |
Primary Faculty
Grant, Janice
Secondary Faculty
Associate Dean
Jewett, Mark
Dean
Hutchison, Donald
Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088
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