BCT 102 Carpentry Fundamentals*

An introduction to fundamental carpentry techniques. Students learn and apply these techniques to develop basic skills comparable to those acquired in a one-year carpentry apprenticeship. Focus is on shop safety, hand and power tools, floor systems, wall, ceiling, and roof framing, building materials, fasteners and adhesives, plans and elevations, concrete work, windows and doors, and basic stair layout. 

3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory.