CAR 115 - Mathematics for Carpenters 1
Credits: 3
3 Lecture Hours
Description
This course provides a foundation of mathematics applied to the carpentry trade. Students will practice computational skills and apply analytical solutions to carpentry projects using measurements, geometry, speed squares, sliding t-bevels, combination squares and framing squares.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Calculate linear feet, board feet, square feet and cubic feet.
- Calculate measurement to one eighth of an inch and one centimeter.
- Estimate quantities of material and prepare order sheets.
- Lay out building lines by using the Pythagorean Theorem.
- Build batter boards and accurately establish building lines with string.
Listed Topics
- Space and measurement calculations
- Measuring devices
- Estimating materials
- Building layout
- Batter boards
Reference Materials
Instructor-approved textbook and materials.
Approved By: Bullock, Quintin Date Approved: 05/06/2014
Last Reviewed: 10/25/2018
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