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BCT 106 Concrete Forms
2 Credits (.5 Lecture 0 Lab 1.5 Shop)
5 Hrs/Wk (.5 Hr. Lecture 4.5 Hrs. Shop) *15 wks
The student is introduced to reinforced concrete
theory. Shop and fi eld experience includes principles
and practices of form construction and
placement of concrete.
BCT 107 Floor Framing
2 Credits (.5 Lecture 0 Lab 1.5 Shop)
5 Hrs/Wk (.5 Hr. Lecture 4.5 Hrs. Shop) *15 wks
Students are introduced to the principles of layout
and construction of floor framing. Students
will demonstrate their under standing by framing a
floor on a foundation including rough openings.
BCT 108 Wall Framing
2 Credits (.5 Lecture 0 Lab 1.5 Shop)
5 Hrs/Wk (.5 Hr. Lecture 4.5 Hrs. Shop) *15 wks
This unit introduces students to the principles of
wall framing including blocks, lines and spring
boards used to straighten walls. Stu dents will
demonstrate their comprehension by assembling
walls with rough openings.
BCT 126 Construction Site Surveying
2 Credits (1 Lecture 1 Lab 0 shop)
3 Hrs/Wk (1 Hr. Lecture 2 Hrs. Lab) *15 wks
Students are introduced to preliminary site development
using basic zoning, code, and deed
descriptions as they relate to a site plan. Construction
site surveying is intro duced through
the demonstrated use of surveying transits,
builder’s level, and associated equipment applied
directly to Residential Construction.
BCT 127 Introduction to Residential CAD
3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop)
3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks
Students are introduced to residential site design
and planning through the use of CAD. Students
will start to compile a set of residential blueprints
by working on site design, foundation, and basic
framing drawings. Students are introduced to
pre liminary site development using basic zoning,
code, and deed descriptions as they relate
to a site plan.
BCT 128 Basic Strength of Materials
2 Credits (2 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop)
2 Hrs/Wk (2 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks
This course is intended to give students a basic
understanding of the forces and uni form loads
taken into account in designing and building
Residential Structures.
BCT 133 Roofing
1 Credit (.25 Lecture 0 Lab .75 Shop)
2.5 Hrs/Wk (.25 Hr. Lecture 2.25 Hrs. Shop)
*15 wks
This course introduces students to common roofing
materials and practices. Students will install
roofing on a common roof and in a valley. The
valley will be shin gled by lacing and lapping.
BCT 134 Siding
1 Credit (.25 Lecture 0 Lab .75 Shop)
2.5 Hrs/Wk (.25 Hr. Lecture 2.25 Hrs. Shop)
*15 wks
This course introduces students to com mon
siding materials. Students will apply vinyl, clap
boards, and cedar shingles.
BCT 135 Roof Framing
2 Credits (.5 Lecture 0 Lab 1.5 Shop)
5 Hrs/Wk (.5 Hr. Lecture 4.5 Hrs. Shop) *15 wks
This course introduces students to the use of a
framing square, calculator, and rafter manual to
layout rafters. Students will demonstrate these
principles by laying out, cutting and installing different
types of rafters.
BCT 136 Exterior Roof Trim
2 Credits (.5 Lecture 0 Lab 1.5 Shop)
5 Hrs/Wk (.5 Hr. Lecture 4.5 Hrs. Shop) *15 wks
Students will be introduced to exterior roof trim
styles such as open and closed returns. Students
will demonstrate their skills by applying
roof trim.
BCT 138 Doors and Windows
2 Credits (.5 Lecture 0 Lab 1.5 Shop)
5 Hrs/Wk (.5 Hr. Lecture 4.5 Hrs. Shop) *15 wks
This course introduces student to the appli cation
of doors and windows. Students will identify
door and window components and hardware.
To demonstrate their comprehen sion, students
will build and install a Boston style window and
install an exterior door.
BCT 202 Construction Estimating
3 Credits (1 Lecture 2 Lab 0 Shop) 5 Hrs/Wk (1
Hr. Lecture 4 Hrs. Lab) *15 wks
Students will generate a competitive cost analysis
of a residential home from a set of blueprints.
Materials and labor will be cal culated based on
standard estimating pro cedures and building
practices specific to this region. A bid summary
will be prepared taking into account materials,
labor, subcontractor costs, overhead and
profit components. Students will be exposed to
minimum legal requirements of a construc tion
contract in the State of Maine. Prereq uisite: 100
level courses or instructor permission.
BCT 203 Interior Trim
2 Credits (.5 Lecture 0 Lab 1.5 Shop)
5 Hrs/Wk (.5 Hr. Lecture 4.5 Hrs. Shop) *15 wks
This is a hands on course giving students experience
in the fundamental finish skills required to
hang and trim an interior door, apply extension
jambs and trim to windows, and properly install
a profiled baseboard practicing the skill of coped
inside corners. Intensive instruction is also given
to the safety, use, and field applications of router
use including the building of a router table. Prerequisite:
100 level courses or instructor permission.
BCT 235 Cabinets
2 Credits (.5 Lecture 0 Lab 1.5 Shop)
5 Hrs/Wk (.5 Hr. Lecture 4.5 Hrs. Shop) *15 wks
In this course students study basic kitchen design
and layout. Students draft scaled working
drawings for the construction of base and wall
cabinets. Utilizing plans, working drawings and
estimates, students learn to cut stock, assemble
cabinets and install hardware. Instruction and
demon stration is given on the proper use of
shapers and power feeders to produce raised
panel cabinet doors. Prerequisite: 100 level
courses or instructor permission.
BCT 236 Finished Stairs
2 Credits (.5 Lecture 0 Lab 1.5 Shop)
5 Hrs/Wk (.5 Hr. Lecture 4.5 Hrs. Shop) *15 wks
Students are introduced to the basic con cepts
and practices of layout, estimation of materials,
and construction of finished stairs. Upon completion
of producing scaled draw ings, students
will build open and closed stairs incorporating
skills to properly rout a housed skirt board and
install an open balustrade. Prerequisite: 100
level courses or instructor permission.
BCT 237 Masonry
2 Credits (.5 Lecture 0 Lab 1.5 Shop)
5 Hrs/Wk (.5 Hr. Lecture 4.5 Hrs. Shop) *15 wks
Students will be introduced to the practical application
of brick and block laying. Students
will demonstrate their under standing through
hands-on projects of mix ing mortar to lay bricks
and blocks.
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