CARP 1225 Stairway Technology
Course Information
| Course Number | CARP 1225 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Stairway Technology |
| Description | This course covers all the aspects of stairway installation in residential construction. Students will learn the many code requirements involved with stairways. Students will layout, cut, and install a set of stairs. Stairs will also be constructed on the class residential building project. These stairways may be installed in the residence, off decks, or in the main entry. Skirt board, treads, risers, and handrails will be installed to finish a stairway to meet code requirements. (Prerequisites: CARP 1111; CARP 1112) |
| Total Credits | 3 |
| Total Hours | 80 |
| Instruction Type | Credits and Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 1 Credit, 27 Hours |
| Lab | 2 Credits, 53 Hours |
Pre/Corequisites
Prerequisite: CARP 1112
Prerequisite: CARP 1111
Institutional Core Competencies
- Communication - Students will be able to demonstrate appropriate and effective interactions with others to achieve their personal, academic, and professional objectives.
- Critical and Creative Thinking - Students will be able to demonstrate purposeful thinking with the goal of using a creative process for developing and building upon ideas and/or the goal of using a critical process for the analyzing and evaluating of ideas.
Course Competencies
- Identify components of basic stair design.
- Perform necessary stairway calculations.
- Compare the different types of stair railings.
- Compare the materials used in stair construction.
- Describe code requirements related to stairway construction.
- Demonstrate safe construction practices.
- Identify different installation methods for newel posts and mountings.
- Identify appropriate tools for stair build.
- Identify risks of different stairway finishes.
SCC Accessibility Statement
South Central College strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you have a disability and need accommodations for access to this class, contact the Academic Support Center to request and discuss accommodations.
North Mankato: Room B-132, (507) 389-7222; Faribault: Room A-116, (507) 332-7222.
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