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Nov 23, 2024
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2023 - 2024 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Residential Construction - AAS
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SUNY Curriculum Code: 1392
HEGIS: 5317.00
The AAS degree in Residential Construction gives students the opportunity to either enter the workforce or continue in SUNY Delhi’s Bachelor of Technology (BT) in Construction Management. The four-year degree program (BT) has a 2+2 format with the AAS degree, so students who successfully complete the AAS degree can apply for admission to the BT program and, if qualified, continue their studies at the next level.
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Fourth Semester - Masonry Option
Fourth Semester - Woodworking Option
Program Learning Outcomes
A graduate of the Residential Construction AOS or AAS program should be able to:
- Understand and utilize mathematics computations, formulas, and measurements required in the carpentry field.
- Learn and utilize safe practices concerning personal safety, hand- and power tool usage in all aspects of fabrication/construction.
- Demonstrate the ability to read and interpret project plans to safely and accurately complete a building objective on a residential dwelling.
- Demonstrate the ability to read and interpret project plans to safely and accurately complete masonry projects.
- Demonstrate the ability to read and interpret project plans to safely and accurately complete fine woodworking projects.
- Using an existing structure, demonstrate the ability to read and interpret project plans for a remolding project, and execute those plans to meet benchmark building objectives.
SUNY General Education Requirement
Students should be aware that GE requirements vary by degree type. Some majors require additional categories and/or credits. Consult with your academic advisor for program-specific information; for more information, visit: General Education
General Education Categories and Abbreviations (in alphabetical order):
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23AR |
The Arts |
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23DV |
Diversity: Equity, Inclusion, & Social Justice |
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23HU |
Humanities |
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23MA |
Mathematics & Quantitative Reasoning |
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23NS/23RE |
Natural Sciences and Critical Thinking & Reasoning |
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23OC |
Oral Communication |
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23SS |
Social Sciences |
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23UC |
US History & Civic Engagement |
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23WC/23IL |
Written Communication and Information Literacy |
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23WG |
World History & Global Awareness |
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23WL |
World Languages |
Technical Standards for Carpentry Programs
The technical standards listed below are intended to inform students of the skills, abilities, and behavioral expectations required in this program. These technical standards reflect performance abilities and characteristics that are necessary to successfully complete the requirements of this program at SUNY Delhi. These standards are not conditions of admission to the program, but persons interested in applying for admission to the program should review this list to develop a better understanding of the skills, abilities, and behavioral expectations necessary to successfully complete the program. The College complies with the requirements and spirit of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; therefore, the College will endeavor to make reasonable accommodations for participants with disabilities who are otherwise qualified.
Thinking Skills
General: Apply proper principles and techniques to carpentry, cabinet-making, and residential construction projects.
Specific:
- Understand textbooks, handouts, and safety procedures
- Understand/interpret blueprints and construction plans
- Interpret symbols, legends, and other information on construction drawings
- Extract information from a set of construction drawings
- Do mathematical calculations
- Take accurate measurements and do conversions
- Estimate the amount of materials and labor needed for a project
- Visualize two and three-dimensional objects
Sensory/Observation Skills
General: Assess the quality of carpentry work.
Specific:
- Determine readings on devices such as tape measures, framing and adjustable squares, and builders’ levels and transits
- Select proper tools and materials for specific purposes
- Use sensory cues to do proper constructing, installing, and finishing work
- Judge distance and spatial relationships of objects
Motor skills
General: Possess sufficient physical strength, stamina, flexibility, and dexterity to perform carpentry related work.
Specific:
- Operate necessary tools and equipment properly
- Do physical labor for prolonged periods
- Work at varying heights
- Lift and transport equipment and materials as necessary
Communication skills
General: Communicate to gather and convey information.
Specific:
- Speak, write, and understand English
- Obtain necessary information from oral and written sources
- Express information coherently
- Document work accurately
Behavioral skills
General: Behave appropriately and safely in a shared-learning environment.
Specific:
- Work independently with periodic supervision
- Work cooperatively with partners and groups
- Follow through with individual and shared responsibilities
- Exercise good judgment
- Follow proper safety procedures
Environmental tolerance
General: Function safely in a carpentry shop environment.
Specific:
Work for prolonged periods amidst:
- Extreme noise
- Sharp tools and materials
- Electrical equipment
- Chemicals and toxins
- Dust, heat, and fumes
- Machinery with moving parts
- Moving objects and vehicles
- Slippery or uneven surfaces
- Variations in lighting
- Extreme outdoor temperatures
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