Required Course Learning Outcomes:

 1.  Demonstrate knowledge of the career pathways that exist within the construction industry.

 2.  Describe the basic technical and academic requirements for success within those careers.

 3.  Demonstrate ability to apply math and science theories to construction applications.

 4.  Demonstrate communication, technical and safety skills as required in hands-on work.

 Required Topical Outline:

 I.    HVAC

        A.  Related safety and tool use

        B.  Design of heating/cooling system for class project

            1.  Heat loss calculations

            2.  System volume requirements

 II.   Fabrication, using alternate materials, of system components

 III.  Gypsum board

        A.  Related safety and tool use

        B.  Material take-off, scheduling

            1.  Unit pricing

            2.  Labor pricing

        C.  Gypsum board installation and finishing

 IV.   Flooring

        A.  Related safety and tool use

        B.  Design and Material take-offs for ceramic tile and hardwood flooring

            1.  Working with parallel lines, points, and symmetry

            2.  Pricing and scheduling

        C.  Installation of materials

 V.    Finish carpentry

        A.  Related safety and tool use

        B.  Pricing and budget choices

        C.  Installation of wood trim, cabinets

 VI.   Survey of other trades

        A.  Surveying

        B.  Concrete

        C.  Landscaping

        D.  Roofing

        E.  Etc.

 VII.  Building Big

        A.  Design and management careers in the context of large commercial and industrial projects.

 VIII. Where do we go from here

        A.  Summation of career pathways

        B.  Research paper into career of choice