Fences, Handrails and Gates

Course Number:
CT 223
Transcript Title:
Fences, Handrails and Gates
Created:
Apr 28, 2023
Updated:
Apr 28, 2023
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

Explores the design and layout of a fence, handrail and/or gate project. Includes selection of materials, proper brace and attachment techniques, and appropriate weather treatment. 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. Demonstrate safe practices associated with Construction industry.
  2. Design layout based on client’s request.
  3. Calculate material requirements.
  4. Present estimate with any nuances for client approval.
  5. Construct project according to plans.
  6. Apply appropriate finish.

Suggested Outcome Assessment Strategies

The determination of assessment strategies is generally left to the discretion of the instructor. Here are some strategies that you might consider when designing your course: writings (journals, self-reflections, pre writing exercises, essays), quizzes, tests, midterm and final exams, group projects, presentations (in person, videos, etc), self-assessments, experimentations, lab reports, peer critiques, responses (to texts, podcasts, videos, films, etc), student generated questions, Escape Room, interviews, and/or portfolios.

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: Demonstrate safe practices associated with Construction industry.

  • Cleanliness of work area
  • Recognizing margins for specific tool safety – Red Zone
    • Saws
    • Drills
    • Hand tools
  • Maintaining tools in proper working condition
  • Safety rules of thumb:
    • Don’t force tools to do something they are not meant to do
    • Be present when using tools
    • Stay alert to what is going on around you

Outcome #2: Sketch layout based on client’s request.

  • Create materials list
  • Determine Construction method
  • Prepare site

Outcome #3: Calculate material requirements.

  • Identification of building products
  • Calculation of cost
  • Schedule of events

Outcome #4: Present estimate with any nuances for client approval.

  • Communicate effectively
  • Document changes and any estimate impact
  • Follow up regularly

Outcome #5: Construct project according to plans.

  • Machining, surfacing and assembly
  • Joinery
  • Adhesives
  • Hardware

Outcome #6: Apply appropriate finish.

  • Stains and application techniques
  • Paint and application techniques
  • Protective finishes

Suggested Texts and Materials

Modern Carpentry, 12th Edition, Wagner, Smith