CARP 190 - Residential Construction Business Operations

Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory (or Other) Hours: 0

General Education Code(s): AOWC, AOOC, AOIL
Prerequisite(s): CARP 170 and [CARP 125 or ARCH 110]
This course provides an overview of requirements essential to the establishment and operation of a small contracting business. Factors and legal considerations necessary to the performance of this operation are covered along with the knowledge and skills necessary to make a carpenter employable in today’s market.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course: Student Learning Outcomes of the Course: The General Education requirement for Oral Communication (AOOC) is satisfied by CARP 190. To meet this General Education requirement, students will be able to:

research a topic, develop an argument, and organize supporting details;
demonstrate coherent college-level oral communication that informs, persuades, or otherwise engages with an audience;
evaluate communication for substance, bias, and intended effect; and
demonstrate the ability to revise and improve oral communication.

The General Education requirement for Written Communication (AOWC) is satisfied by CARP 190. To meet this General Education requirement, students will be able to:

research a topic, develop an argument, and organize supporting details;
demonstrate coherent college-level written communication that informs, persuades, or otherwise engages with an audience;
evaluate communication for substance, bias, and intended effect;
demonstrate the ability to revise and improve written communication.

The General Education requirement for Information Literacy (AOIL) is satisfied by CARP 190. To meet this General Education requirement, students will be able to:

locate information effectively using tools appropriate to their need and discipline;
evaluate information with an awareness of authority, validity, and bias;
demonstrate an understanding of the ethical dimensions of information use, creation, and dissemination.

Course-specific SLOs:

Students will be able to identify and describe the different business models.
Students will be able to develop and present topics before an audience.
Students will be able to discuss the importance of bookkeeping, taxes, insurance and contracts.
Students will assemble a complete proposal for a small home for a client as a capstone project.
Students will develop a resume and cover letter and possess interview skills.

Repeatable: No
CIP Code: 460201