Students are encouraged through lecture, presentation, individualized instruction, assignments, and scheduled unit reviews to develop the mathematics skills necessary for solving specialty-related problems. This course prepares students to work safely, both in work shops and on construction sites. This course provides students with instruction in reading and interpreting residential building codes, specifications, and blueprints. This course provides masonry students with theoretical and practical instruction in structural masonry and masonry veneer. Topics include dry-laid and mortared walls, reinforcing grouting and anchoring methods, as well as flooring and paving methods.
Students work with brick, block, stone, and related materials.
Topics include arches, columns, fireplaces, refractory materials, flashing, grouting, etc. This will include a study of the principles and techniques of energy-efficient renovation, appropriate energy conservation methods for historic buildings, the improvement of indoor air quality, and the selection of environmentally responsible construction products and practices. This course is a study of traditional and contemporary construction methods and materials for site work and foundations. Topics include building sites and layout, footings and foundations, and concrete formwork. In this course, students will further develop speaking, listening, reading and writing skills.