BR 100 - Building Trades Practicum I

Credit Hours: 4

An introductory course designed to help the student analyze the problems and related solutions in a rehabilitation project. Topics covered would be removal of existing interior finish materials, insulation techniques, rewiring, window replacement, plumbing replacement, drywall installation and repair paneling, painting, staining, and finishing techniques.

Course Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

understand safety standards;
understand general building codes;
understand material selection;
understand renovation techniques;
install and finish gypsum board;
install gas, potable water, and/or DWV systems;
understand wiring principles;
understand insulation techniques;
recycle building materials;
install windows and/or doors; and
install siding.

NOTE: The above skills may be dependent on site activities during the semester.

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