- Our College
- Academics
- Student Services
- Public Reports
- Forum
- Library
- Quick Access
Course Description: This course is designed to teach the student construction terms, materials, and methods in concrete form construction for residential and commercial buildings. The course also introduces the care and maintenance of leveling and sighting instruments.
A. PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES (PLOs):
The student will be able to:
B. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (SLOs) - GENERAL:
The student will be able to:
SLO |
PLO1 |
PLO2 |
PLO3 |
PLO4 |
PLO5 |
1 |
|
|
ID |
DM |
|
2 |
|
I |
IDM |
D |
|
3 |
|
D |
D |
D |
|
4 |
|
D |
D |
|
D |
5 |
|
D |
D |
|
D |
6 |
|
D |
D |
D |
|
7 |
|
D |
D |
D |
|
I = Introduced
D = Demonstrated
M = Mastered
C. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (SLOs)-SPECIFIC:
The student will be able to:
General SLO 1. Properly layout the building lines of a structure from a blueprint or a sketch drawing.
Student Learning Outcomes |
Assessment Strategies |
1.1 Competently use tape measure or other measuring devises. |
Written tests, practical tests, and projects |
1.2 Build and install batter boards. |
|
1.3 Insure accurate right angles for the layout. |
|
1.4 Stake out project. |
General SLO 2. Explain the importance of a continuous footing form.
Student Learning Outcomes |
Assessment Strategies |
2.1 Explain the importance of a continuous footing form. |
Written tests, practical tests, and projects |
2.2 Excavate trench to accommodate forms. |
|
2.3 Construct footing forms. |
|
2.4 Cut, bend, and install reinforcing bars based on plan design specifications using appropriate tools. |
|
2.5 Correctly use tie wire. |
General SLO 3. Describe the steps of creating model forms for piers and columns.
Student Learning Outcomes |
Assessment Strategies |
3.1 Select appropriate materials for project. |
Written tests, practical tests, and projects |
3.2 Select appropriate tools for project. |
|
3.3 Build sample forms based on plan specifications. |
General SLO 4. Describe the steps of making solid wall forms of a structure.
Student Learning Outcomes |
Assessment Strategies |
4.1 Describe the steps of making solid wall forms of a structure. |
Written tests, practical tests, and projects |
4.2 Describe the steps of making solid wall forms of a structure. |
|
4.3 Build sample forms based on plan specifications. |
General SLO 5. Describe how to fix forms for window openings and door opening for a structure.
Student Learning Outcomes |
Assessment Strategies |
5.1 Select appropriate materials for project. |
Written tests, practical tests, and projects |
5.2 Select appropriate tools for project. |
|
5.3 Build sample forms based on plan specifications. |
General SLO 6. Describe the process to make step forms for a given structure.
Student Learning Outcomes |
Assessment Strategies |
6.1 Select appropriate materials for project. |
Written tests, practical tests, and projects |
6.2 Select appropriate tools for project. |
|
6.3 Build sample forms based on plan specifications. |
General SLO 7. Describe the procedures of making a roof form for a given structure.
Student Learning Outcomes |
Assessment Strategies |
7.1 Select appropriate materials for project. |
Written tests, practical tests, and projects |
7.2 Select appropriate tools for project. |
|
7.3 Build sample forms based on plan specifications. |
D. COURSE CONTENTS
E.METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
F. REQURIED TEXT(S) AND COURSE MATERIALS
Freirer, J. L., Freirer, M. D., & Hutchings, G. R., (1997), Carpentry and Building Construction.
Fifth edition. New York: Glencoe McGraw-Hill. (or most recent edition).
Lumbers and plywood.
G. REFERENCE MATERIALS
Allen, E. (1990), Fundamentals of Building Construction- materials and methods. Massachusetts: John Wiley & Sons. (or most recent edition).
Hepler, D. E., Hepler, D. J., & Wallach, P. R. (1998), Architecture Drafting and Design.
Seventh edition. New York: McGraw-Hill. (or most recent edition).
Hardware and manufacturers manuals
H. INSTRUCTIONAL COSTS
None
I. EVALUATION
Students majored in the carpentry program must achieve 70% mastery or a “C” to pass this course.
J. CREDIT BY EXAMINATION
None
This website and all COM-FSM Internet based services are best viewed with Firefox 3.0 or better.
© Copyright 2020 College of Micronesia-FSM | Site Disclaimer
P. O. Box 159, Kolonia, Pohnpei, 96941 - (691) 320-2480
College of Micronesia-FSM is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges,
Western Association of Schools and Colleges, 10 Commercial Bldv., Suite 204, Novato, CA 94949, (415) 506-0234,
an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education.
Additional information about accreditation, including the filing of complaints against member institutions, can be found at: www.accjc.org