In this course, students will survey the Construction industry with its various trades, skills, tools, and equipment.

An introduction to architectural design and working drawings. The class will study architectural practices, procedures, symbology, dimensioning techniques, standards, and terminology. Practical applications in planning and functional design and working drawings.

The emphasis of this course is comprehensive coverage of design fundamentals and procedures used to represent design ideas using traditional, as well as state of the art technology. It covers the solving of problems related to the design of a residential structure and considers the influence of building cost, modular applications, building codes, and zoning regulations with respect to the site and design. This course will introduce CAD software and how it is used in industry. In addition, students will utilize CAD software to communicate with other 3D modeling software packages and CNC machine output.

Covers procedures used in developing a complete set of architectural residential plans. Includes architectural drafting standards and code requirements. Reinforces math skills using dimensioning and estimating exercises. Utilizes lectures and text reading assignments with related worksheets and drawings. Students will compose a full "build ready" set of architectural drawings for a high end custom residential home.

In this course, students learn the symbols, terms, specifications, relationships of views, measurements, sections, and details for proper interpretation of plans used for residential and light commercial buildings.

This course will cover essential building science principles that enable students to construct buildings that are safe, comfortable to live in, energy efficient, and functional for many years. Principles of sustainability are incorporated throughout this course. This course also explores new technology and ideas in the construction industry. This course fulfills the IE General Education requirement.

This course is a hands-on construction lab experience where students will learn the training necessary to allow them to be employable in a construction-related field and to perform required duties safely. Each semester students will participate in available projects as determined by the instructor. The projects will vary from semester to semester based on local need and student interest.

In this course, students receive instruction on the fundamentals of wiring a residential home with emphasis on electrical code and safety requirements. The course includes actual practical electrical wiring experience.

This course fulfills the OSHA 30-hour Construction Industry Training. Topics discussed include hazards, protective equipment, ladders & scaffolds, mechanized equipment, tools, exposure and trade specific safety regulations.

This course is a hands-on construction lab experience where students will learn the training necessary to allow them to be employable in a construction-related field and to perform required duties safely. Each semester students will participate in available projects as determined by the instructor. The projects will vary from semester to semester based on local need and student interest.

This course is designed to provide hands-on work experience in building construction and construction management fields. Internships are an opportunity for students to link theory with practical experience. They are also designed to help students network with professionals, increasing opportunities for full-time employment after graduation. Internships are individually arranged by the student in collaboration with a construction management faculty member and a supervisor at the workplace.

This course provides practical hands-on learning experiences in layout procedures and erection of floor, wall, ceiling, stairs, and roof construction of a residential house. The course includes a study of the various kinds of insulations and their appllications on project house.

This course covers the practical theory of residential structures and the construction process methods and materials used.

This course provides instruction in the principles and procedures used in the design, layout, and construction of cabinets for a residential home. It includes practical experiences in building quality cabinets for a residential home. The course also includes a familiarization of tools, materials, and process of the woodworking industry with an emphasis on safety.

This course provides an introduction to the practical applications of the Uniform Building Code especially inspection procedures and requirements for residential and light commercial construction. The National Green Building Standard will also be part of this course of study.

This course provides practical application of skills where additional experience and practice are desired; such as, on-the-job training, carpentry projects, and extra study in specialized areas of the building industry. Approval of a project is coordinated with instructor prior to enrollment in this repeatable course. (This is not an internship.)

In this class, students design and create their own CNC woodworking projects. Students will learn CNC operation, design principals, and techniques. This course also introduces software programming for a woodworking CNC machine.

This course is a wood project construction course with experience in milling, assembling, and designing wood projects. Emphasis is placed on layout and construction techniques. The instruction in the making of high-end furniture, including the various types of joinery and finishes will be covered. This course was previously listed as Woodworking Technology.

This course is a second-year course designed to provide hands-on work experience in building construction and construction management fields. Internships are an opportunity for students to link theory with practical experience. They are also designed to help students network with professionals, increasing opportunities for full-time employment after graduation. Internships are individually arranged by the student in collaboration with a construction management faculty member and a supervisor at the workplace.