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
Prerequisites

MTH 98 or placement into MTH 65; placement into IRW 115 or WR 115

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:
  1. Calculate material quantities for interior and exterior finishes.
  2. Accurately measure, cut and install exterior finishes.
  3. Accurately measure, cut and install interior finishes.
  4. 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