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2019 - 2020 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

CARP 250 - Timber Frame Construction


Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Laboratory Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): CARP 140  and CARP 160  with a grade of ‘C’ or better and have a 2.50 or better GPA

Restriction(s): None

Corequisite(s): None

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of Timber Framing and investigates the various methods of joinery and construction utilized in a timber framed structure. Laboratory time is utilized to provide hands-on experience in joinery design and construction.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:
  1. Student will develop a comprehensive knowledge of hand tools used in residential timber framing construction.
  2. Given a blueprint the students will identify the floor framing members and their location.
  3. Given a blueprint the students will identify the wall framing members and their location.
  4. Given a blueprint the students will identify the roof framing members and their location.