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• CPT 115: Interior Finishing

  3.00 Credits

  Delaware County Community College

  
  This course is designed to teach students the necessary skills needed to complete interior finishing in residential construction. Topics covered include dry wall, doors, trim and paneling, as well as the layout, fabrication and installation of staircases.Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Safe and proper use of power and hand tools. Demonstrate knowledge of wall and ceiling covering materials. Demonstrate proper applications of different types of moldings. Prepare and install various interior door frames and doors. Install various types of floors. Identify the various types of stairs. Construct basic stairways. Prerequisite:    Prerequisite: CPT 102.
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• CPT 120: Energy Efficiency

  2.00 Credits

  Delaware County Community College

  
  This course introduces students to the techniques and materials used in remodeling and new construction of homes. Topics covered in the class include green building and green building standard; energy conservation; weatherization and efficiency techniques.Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Demonstrate understanding of industry standards related to green building and energy efficiences. Demonstrate knowledge of areas of inefficiency in homes. Demonstrate understanding of different types of insulation and their uses. Identify more efficient construction and landscaping designs. Conduct a general home energy audit. Prerequisite:    Prerequisite: CPT 102.
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• CPT 150: Introduction to Cabinetmaking

  2.00 Credits

  Delaware County Community College

  
  This course introduces basic cabinetmaking skills. Topics covered include material selection, layout, design, proper use and application of hand and power tools, and finishing techniques. Course includes the design and construction of various projects. NOTE: Must have department head approvalUpon completion of this course, students should be able to: Describe cabinet design considerations. Make basic sketches and layouts. Generate a Bill of Material for a project. Identify woods by sight. Discuss applications for woods. List applications for each wood species. Apply veneers. Affix plastic laminates. Select and apply different fasteners. Use hand and power tools safely. Make up various wood joints. Fabricate fixtures. Prepare a project for finishing. Apply finishes to wood. Prerequisite:    Prerequisite: NONE New students should complete Placement Testing prior to registration. Visiting students may submit college transcript.
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• CPT 151: Furniture Building

  2.00 Credits

  Delaware County Community College

  
  This course presents the basic skills necessary to build furniture. Proper use of hand and power tools is covered. Wood joinery is covered along with different finishing techniques. NOTE: Must have department head approvalUpon completion of this course, students should be able to: Select wood for various applications. Make basic joints including mortise, tenon and dovetails. Demonstrate proper router applications. Perform proper clamping techniques. Apply finishes to achieve desired appearance. Utilize shop tools safely. Prerequisite:    Prerequisite: NONE New students should complete Placement Testing prior to registration. Visiting students may submit college transcript.
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• CPT 152: Home Remodeling/Additions

  2.00 Credits

  Delaware County Community College

  
  Introduces basic principles of framing structures, insulation, paneling, ceramic tile for floors and walls, and basic carpentry skills. Topics covered include: stairs, roofing, basic plumbing and wiring, finishing work, skylights and windows and kitchens and bathrooms.Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Demonstrate proper applications of framing members including headers, beams, roof joist. Lay out a stairway. Apply ceramic tile with use of mastic or substrate. Explain the basic concepts involved of home wiring. Install a window into a new or existing opening. Solder 1/2" and 3/4" copper tubing. Construct a simple drainage branch using plastic pipe. Prerequisite:    Prerequisite: NONE New students should complete Placement Testing prior to registration. Visiting students may submit college transcript.
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• CPT 153: Advanced Furniture Building

  2.00 Credits

  Delaware County Community College

  
  This course is designed for students who are ready to progress beyond The Basics of Furniture Building (CPT 151) course. It presents advanced techniques in wood bending using steam, laminate, freeform and coopering. The process of working with wood veneers and veneer inlays will be covered. Various methods in finishing and finishing materials will be emphasized. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Select various types of wood for numerous application procedures Build, setup and operate a steaming device for bending wood Construct the appropriate form for bending procedures Use wood laminates for the purpose of bending Layout construction for coopering Apply various techniques for staining and finishing Prerequisite:    Prerequisite: CPT 151.
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• CPT 190: Carpentry Internship (1 credit)

  1.00 Credits

  Delaware County Community College

  
  College-Sponsored Experiential Learning (CSEL) is designed to integrate on-the-job learning experiences with classroom studies. These experiences are structured either to explore career options or to prepare for a specific occupation. Students participating in the Cooperative Education and Internship Program gain college credit and are graded for their learning/work experience by the appropriate faculty. Students participating in this 60 hour internship will earn 1 college credit for this experience. Upon successful completion of this hands-on work experience, the student should be able to satisfy instructionally selected competencies from those below according to the number of credits to be awarded. NOTE To be eligible for an internship, students must: Have completed a minimum of 18 or more credits within the last 5 years. Have begun course work in their major (at least 9 credits). Have an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.5. Obtain a written recommendation by a DCCC faculty within the discipline of the internship. Submit a current resume to the Office of Student Employment Services.Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Explain three program-related concepts that have been applied during the work experience. Describe the ways that technology is utilized in the work experience. Analyze the culture of the host organization. Analyze an operational process within the work experience. Demonstrate how assigned tasks depend on successful communication. Describe how time and activity are managed to meet work-imposed deadlines. Describe an instance where problem-solving skills were needed to analyze a situation in the work experience. Formulate a self-assessment for career growth and personal satisfaction. Satisfy the competencies of the chosen CSEL placement (to be developed in consultation with the CSEL instructor). Work closely with a faculty mentor in the student's program/major to complete a project which articulates how the experience helps the student achieve program outcomes. Prerequisite:    To be eligible for an internship, students must: Have completed a minimum of 18 credits within the last 5 years. Have begun course work in their major (at least 9 credits). Have an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.5. Obtain a recommendation by a
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• CPT 194: Carpentry Internship (2 credits)

  2.00 Credits

  Delaware County Community College

  
  College-Sponsored Experiential Learning (CSEL) is designed to integrate on-the-job learning experiences with classroom studies. These experiences are structured either to explore career options or to prepare for a specific occupation. Students participating in the Cooperative Education and Internship Program gain college credit and are graded for their learning/work experience by the appropriate faculty. Students participating in this 120 hour internship will earn 2 college credits for this experience. Upon successful completion of this hands-on work experience, the student should be able to satisfy instructionally selected competencies from those below according to the number of credits to be awarded. NOTE To be eligible for an internship, students must: Have completed a minimum of 18 or more credits within the last 5 years. Have begun course work in their major (at least 9 credits). Have an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.5. Obtain a written recommendation by a DCCC faculty within the discipline of the internship. Submit a current resume to the Office of Student Employment Services.Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Explain three program-related concepts that have been applied during the work experience. Describe the ways that technology is utilized in the work experience. Analyze the culture of the host organization. Analyze an operational process within the work experience. Demonstrate how assigned tasks depend on successful communication. Describe how time and activity are managed to meet work-imposed deadlines. Describe an instance where problem-solving skills were needed to analyze a situation in the work experience. Formulate a self-assessment for career growth and personal satisfaction. Satisfy the competencies of the chosen CSEL placement (to be developed in consultation with the CSEL instructor). Work closely with a faculty mentor in the student's program/major to complete a project which articulates how the experience helps the student achieve program outcomes. Prerequisite:    Prerequisites: CPT 102 and CPT 105 and CPT 110 and CPT 115 and CPT 120.
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• CPT 199: Carpentry Internship (3 credits)

  3.00 Credits

  Delaware County Community College

  
  College-Sponsored Experiential Learning (CSEL) is designed to integrate on-the-job learning experiences with classroom studies. These experiences are structured either to explore career options or to prepare for a specific occupation. Students participating in the Cooperative Education and Internship Program gain college credit and are graded for their learning/work experience by the appropriate faculty. Students participating in this 180 hour internship will earn 3 college credits for this experience. Upon successful completion of this hands-on work experience, the student should be able to satisfy instructionally selected competencies from those below according to the number of credits to be awarded. NOTE To be eligible for an internship, students must: Have completed a minimum of 18 or more credits within the last 5 years. Have begun course work in their major (at least 9 credits). Have an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.5. Obtain a written recommendation by a DCCC faculty within the discipline of the internship. Submit a current resume to the Office of Student Employment Services.Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Explain three program-related concepts that have been applied during the work experience. Describe the ways that technology is utilized in the work experience. Analyze the culture of the host organization. Analyze an operational process within the work experience. Demonstrate how assigned tasks depend on successful communication. Describe how time and activity are managed to meet work-imposed deadlines. Describe an instance where problem-solving skills were needed to analyze a situation in the work experience. Formulate a self-assessment for career growth and personal satisfaction. Satisfy the competencies of the chosen CSEL placement (to be developed in consultation with the CSEL instructor). Work closely with a faculty mentor in the student's program/major to complete a project which articulates how the experience helps the student achieve program outcomes. Prerequisite:    To be eligible for an internship, students must: Have completed a minimum of 18 credits within the last 5 years. Have begun course work in their major (at least 9 credits). Have an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.5. Obtain a recommendation by a
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• CS 100: Introduction to Information Technology

  3.00 Credits

  Delaware County Community College

  
  (formerly DPR 100) This course is designed to provide an introduction to Information Technology (IT) concepts and applications, and the impact of IT on individuals, organizations, and society. Core content includes computer hardware and software, digital communications, the Internet, databases, networking, programming, computer security, ethics in IT, and current and emerging digital technologies.Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Identify the types of computers and describe their purposes. Describe how the components of a computer system function. Use system software and utility programs for maintenance, security, and organization purposes. Use word processing software to create, edit, format and save various documents. Use spreadsheet, software to construct formulas, use functions, chart and analyze data; and to create, edit, format, and a save spreadsheet. Use database software to create a query, form, and report. Use presentation software to create, edit, format and save a presentation. Describe the importance of computer programming. Describe the benefits of networks and computer security implications. Describe the legal, ethical, and privacy issues concerning IT. Use the internet for research, evaluate, and use information. Use digital technologies to communicate and work collaboratively. Research and evaluate career opportunities that utilize IT skills. Develop an e-Portfolio comprised of academic artifacts. Prerequisite:    Prerequisite: Successful Placement Test Scores or (ENG 050 and REA 050) or ENG 099* or REA 075 (*may be taken concurrently).
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