CARP 290 - Mechanical Systems

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

Prerequisite(s): None
Restriction(s): None

Corequisite(s): None

The residential construction job site has a number of trades which must work together. This course prepares students to work efficiently with plumbing and electrical tradespersons by providing a basic understanding of these systems and how they operate.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Students will be able to identify and describe residential electrical wiring
Students will be able to properly size a residential electrical branch circuit
Students will be able to identify and discuss a residential plumbing system
Students will be able to explain the difference between supply plumbing and waste plumbing
Students will be able to demonstrate proper wiring of basic electrical circuits in a lab based setting
Students will be able to demonstrate installation and repair of common plumbing fixtures and systems in a lab based setting.