Interior and Exterior Finishes
- Course Number:
- CT 115
- Transcript Title:
- Interior and Exterior Finishes
- Created:
- Aug 09, 2022
- Updated:
- Aug 17, 2022
- Total Credits:
- 3
- Lecture Hours:
- 0
- Lecture / Lab Hours:
- 60
- Lab Hours:
- 0
- Satisfies Cultural Literacy requirement:
- No
- Satisfies General Education requirement:
- No
- Grading Options
- A-F, P/NP, Audit
- Default Grading Options
- A-F
- Repeats available for credit:
- 0
Course Description
Provides training in the use of various interior and exterior finish materials and techniques. Includes calculating material quantities and accurate measuring techniques. Prerequisites: MTH 98 or placement into MTH 65; placement into IRW 115 or WR 115. Audit Available.
Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Calculate material quantities for interior and exterior finishes.
- Accurately measure, cut and install exterior finishes.
- Accurately measure, cut and install interior finishes.
- Properly install hardware to doors and cabinets.
Suggested Outcome Assessment Strategies
Outcomes are assessed through a combination of hands-on and written assessments. Priority is given to hands-on proficiency based assessment in an environment that requires demonstration of skills necessary for success in industry.
Course Activities and Design
The determination of teaching strategies used in the delivery of outcomes is generally left to the discretion of the instructor. Here are some strategies that you might consider when designing your course: lecture, small group/forum discussion, flipped classroom, dyads, oral presentation, role play, simulation scenarios, group projects, service learning projects, hands-on lab, peer review/workshops, cooperative learning (jigsaw, fishbowl), inquiry based instruction, differentiated instruction (learning centers), graphic organizers, etc.
Course Content
Outcome #1: Calculate material quantities for interior and exterior finishes.
- Construction math
- Layout
- Blueprint reading
Outcome #2: Accurately measure, cut and install exterior finishes.
- Insulation and thermal insulation
- Vapor barriers
- Waterproofing
- Roof ventilation
Outcome #3: Accurately measure, cut and install interior finishes.
- Bases and casings
- Handrails and stair caps
- Stair treads
Outcome #4: Properly install hardware to doors and cabinets.
- Placement
- Accurate measurement
- Predrilling techniques
Suggested Texts and Materials
Modern Carpentry, 12th Edition