MATC 2022-23 Catalog

CABMIL – CHEM DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

CAS – Creative Advertising (Department: 201) CAS-125 Concept Development 1: Original Ideas The student will explore the creative environment and develop original ideas/ solutions to answer client problem(s). Additionally, students will experience the dynamic of the collaborative process through creative teams, and the creative studio environment. CAS-137 Credits: 3 Concept Development 2: Advanced Concepts Advanced project-based assignments. A continuance of Concept Development 1, Concept Development 2 is an advanced concept-building environment, where the strategist further considers the various methods and media choices to communicate original concepts. CHEM – Chemistry (Department: 806) CHEM-110 Credits: 5 Basic Chemistry This course is designed to provide the basic chemistry concepts to prepare students for more advanced science courses. Some of the topics include quantitative skills, atomic and molecular structure, nuclear chemistry, chemical bonding, solutions, stoichiometry, and gas laws. Laboratory experiences are included. This course uses “Open Educational Resource” in place of a textbook. Students can purchase a printed version of the required chapters at the bookstore or use a free, online version. CHEM-186 Credits: 4 Introductory Biochemistry Provides students with skills and knowledge of organic and biological chemistry necessary for application within nursing and other allied health careers. Emphasis is placed on recognizing the structure, physical properties and chemical reactions of organic molecules, body fl uids, and acids. Additional emphasis is placed on biological functions and their relationships to enzymes, proteins, lipids, carbohydrates and DNA. Prerequisite(s): One year of high school chemistry with minimum grade of C or one semester of college chemistry with minimum grade of C. Credits: 3

is placed on the various types of application and installation of traditional and modern door hinges and drawer hardware. CABMIL-383 Credits: 2 Quantity Survey 1 Students are given instruction in identifying dimensions and quantities of parts from furniture and residential woodwork blueprints. Planning, routing and cost estimate procedures are discussed. CABMIL-385 Credits: 2 Cabinet Detailing This course provides students with the opportunity to learn how to read blueprints. This includes fl oor plans, elevations, and sectional and detailed drawings. In addition, basic skills in sketching and drawing are developed. Students will learn how to use basic sketches and drawings in the shop and to communicate with the customer. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or currently enrolled in CABMIL-355. CABMIL-386 Credits: 2 Cabinet Layout Students develop working and detailed drawings that are used in the shop to produce cabinetry or millwork. Conventional methods used to create drawings are explored to enhance comprehension of the information contained within them. Cut lists and materials lists are then developed from the drawings. Students will make full-sized layouts of their drawings. House Framing House Framing is a practical course that includes the development of skills in the use and care of carpenter hand tools and portable machines. The fundamental principles of layout and erection of fl oor decks and walls are practiced in the shop. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Carpentry program (31-410-1). CARP-303 Credits: 5 Roof Framing Roof Framing is designed to give the student practical experience in the layout, cutting and erection of rafters for gable, hip, intersection and gambrel roofs. Layout of equal- and unequal-pitch roofs is included along with framing of dormers and roof openings. CARP-304 Credits: 3 House Framing Fundamentals This course is designed to provide students with the fundamental skills associated with house construction. Subjects covered include safe operating procedures associated with power saws, hand tools, residential house construction techniques, types of CARP – Carpentry (Department: 410) CARP-301 Credits: 5

wall framing and structural components. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Carpentry program (31-410-1). CARP-306 Exterior and Interior Finishing Exterior fi nishing is covered through installation of di ff erent types of exterior sidings, trim, and window and door units. Interior trim and hardware installation is practiced, along with the layout, fi tting and assembly of various wood projects. Prerequisite(s): Complete CARP-301. CARP-315 Credits: 1 Energy E ffi ciency in Residential Construction The course provides an overview of key areas that are important to energy e ffi ciency in the construction trades. Topics include energy usage and e ffi ciencies, testing protocols and diagnostic equipment, combustion air exchange and roles of energy professionals. CARP-351 Credits: 1 Building Materials The characteristics, manufacture and uses of the essential materials and supplies employed in the several branches of the construction trades are presented. Such topics as physical properties of wood, defects in lumber, shrinkage and warp, lumber grades and sizes, hardware and insulation are covered. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Carpentry program (31 410-1). CARP-383 Credits: 2 Quantity Survey An estimating course for students in the building trades. It deals with the “taking o ff ” of such carpentry materials as girders, posts, studs, rafters, roof sheathing, shingles, interior trim and drywall. Prerequisite(s): Complete CARP-380. CARP-385 Credits: 2 Blueprint Reading 1 A fundamental course in sketching and blueprint reading designed to help carpenters express themselves and interpret plans on the job. It includes sketching objects using straight and curved lines. Isometric, oblique and orthographic views and methods of dimensioning are covered. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Carpentry program (31-410-1). CARP-387 Credits: 1 Commercial Blueprint Reading A course in general construction, speci fi cations, heavy construction and commercial blueprint reading and sketching. Emphasis is placed on the structure of typical buildings of di ff erent types, and on developing communication skills in the reading of plans and speci fi cations. Prerequisite(s): Complete CARP-385. Credits: 5

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