CARP 250 - Timber Frame Construction

Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Laboratory (or Other) 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:

Student will develop a comprehensive knowledge of hand tools used in residential timber framing construction.
Given a blueprint the students will identify the floor framing members and their location.
Given a blueprint the students will identify the wall framing members and their location.
Given a blueprint the students will identify the roof framing members and their location.