CABW 104 Woodshop Foundations
This course examines the proper use and maintenance of hand tools, power tools and machinery in a woodshop setting. This course also offers an in-depth study of personal safety, safety to others and safety in the woodshop as well as remote worksites. Students will learn the safe handling of hazardous material and woodshop safety. This foundations course will also provide basic concepts in wood types, tree growth and concerns in machining.
CABW 104Woodshop Foundations
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I. General Information
Department
Trade and Industry Technical
II. Course Specification
Course Type
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Credit Hours Narrative
3 Credits
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
15
Semester Contact Hours Lab
60
III. Catalog Course Description
This course examines the proper use and maintenance of hand tools, power tools and machinery in a woodshop setting. This course also offers an in-depth study of personal safety, safety to others and safety in the woodshop as well as remote worksites. Students will learn the safe handling of hazardous material and woodshop safety. This foundations course will also provide basic concepts in wood types, tree growth and concerns in machining.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Understand and demonstrate the proper and safe use of lab equipment and tools
- Understand lumber processing and the properties of various wood species
- Repair defects in wood with different methods such fillers, scrap pieces and stains: water and heat
- Know sanding techniques on soft and hardwoods, and differences on the species being sanded
- Make layouts and patterns on wood
- Demonstrate their competency of applications on small projects
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
VI. Delivery Methodologies