MATC 2026-27 Catalog

DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

CHEM – Chemistry (Department 806) CHEM-110

saws, hand tools, residential house construction techniques, types of wall framing and structural components. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Carpentry program (31-410-1). CARP-306 Credits:5 Exterior and Interior Finishing Exterior fi nishing is covered through installation of different 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 EnergyEf fi ciency in Residential Construction The course provides an overview of key areas that are important to energy ef fi ciency in the construction trades. Topics include energy usage and ef fi ciencies, testing protocols and diagnostic equipment, combustion air exchange, and roles of energy professionals. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Carpentry program (31-410-1). Completion of or currently enrolled in CARP 303, CARP-306, CARP-383, CARP-387 and CABMIL-341. 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 off of such carpentry materials as girders, posts, studs, rafters, roof sheathing, shingles, interior trim and drywall. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Carpentry program (31-410-1). Complete CONSTR-380 or 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 different types and on developing communication skills in the reading of plans and speci fi cations. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Carpentry program (31-410-1). Complete CARP-385.

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. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Architectural Woodworking/ Cabinetmaking program (31-409-1). Complete CONSTR-380 or CARP-380. 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, 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): Must be admitted to the Architectural Woodworking/ Cabinetmaking program (31-409-1). 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. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Architectural Woodworking/ Cabinetmaking program (31-409-1). Complete CABMIL-385. CARP – Carpentry (Department 410) CARP-301 Credits:5 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. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Carpentry program (31-410-1). Complete CARP-301 and CARP-304. 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

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 resources 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 a grade of C or higher, or one semester college chemistry with a grade of C or higher. Completion of or currently enrolled in ENG-195 or ENG-201. CHEM-207 Credits:4 General Chemistry This course provides a foundation in general inorganic chemistry in preparation for a second semester of organic and biochemistry. Speci fi c topics include dimensional analysis, atomic structure, periodic table and properties of elements, compounds, solutions, acids/ bases, reactions and equilibrium, oxidation/ reduction, and introduction to organic chemistry. Prerequisite(s): Complete CHEM-110 with a grade of C or higher, or one year of high school chemistry with a grade of C or higher. CHEM-208 Credits:4 Survey of Biochemistry biochemistry. Topics in biochemistry include structure and functions of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, enzymes, and nucleic acids; protein synthesis and epigenetic controls; carbohydrate metabolism and energy production; metabolism of proteins and of lipids; relation of central metabolism to health. Prerequisite(s): Complete CHEM-207 or CHEM-211. This course provides a basis in organic chemistry needed for understanding

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