Course Outcome Summary 2026-27

CARP 1123 Residential Principles I

Course Information

Course information
Course Number CARP 1123
Course Title Residential Principles I
Description This course will cover the initial framing of a residential building project. It may involve an addition or remodeling an existing residence. Students will construct basement bearing walls, knee walls, well openings, posts, and beams. Students will install the sill, sill seal, rim joists, floor framing, floor plywood, and wall construction. All types of floor systems and wall framing techniques will be covered and implemented where applicable. (Prerequisite: Declare Carpentry as a major)
Total Credits 5
Total Hours 144
Types of Instruction: instruction type, credits, and hours
Instruction Type Credits and Hours
Lecture 1 Credit, 29 Hours
Lab 4 Credits, 115 Hours

Pre/Corequisites

Prerequisite: Declare Carpentry as a major.

Institutional Core Competencies

Course Competencies

  1. Compare various types of flooring systems.
  2. Compare various types of wall framing systems.
  3. Interpret framing diagrams on construction drawings.
  4. Select the appropriate tools and equipment needed to build and frame walls.
  5. Discuss wood types used in construction.
  6. Lay out floor trusses.
  7. Lay out floor joists.
  8. Lay out wall framing.
  9. Assemble floor trusses.
  10. Build floor joists.
  11. Build wall frames.
  12. Demonstrate appropriate safety procedures.
  13. Compare fasteners used in construction.
  14. Interpret building code requirements.
  15. Compare methods for standing exterior walls.

SCC Accessibility Statement

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