Catalog Description
- Transfer Status
- CSU
- Unit(s)
- 3.00
- Lecture: 34.00 Contact hours/68.00 Out of class hours/102.00 Total hours/2.00 Unit(s)
- Lab: 51.00 Contact hours/0.00 Out of class hours/51.00 Total hours/1.00 Unit(s)
- Total: 85.00 Contact hours/68.00 Out of class hours/153.00 Total hours/3.00 Unit(s)
Course Description: This course introduces students to the selection and use of farm structural and mechanical equipment. It will cover farm wiring, carpentry, concrete, masonry, plumbing, painting and metal work with emphasis on the actual practices used in agricultural construction.
Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
- Explain terms and nomenclature pertaining to the tools, materials and hardware associated with agricultural construction.
- Demonstrate the safe and proper usage of basic construction tools, both power and hand.
- Perform fundamental and proper techniques of construction including concrete, foundations, carpentry, plumbing and electrical.
- Prepare a simple three dimensional drawing and a cost estimate for a small building.
- Demonstrate safe work habits.
Course Content
Topic Titles / Suggested Time Topic
Lecture
| Topics | Lec Hrs |
|---|---|
Concrete and masonry | 6.00 |
Plumbing | 6.00 |
Electrical | 8.00 |
Carpentry and construction projects | 8.00 |
Tools, safety and operation | 3.00 |
Building plans and cost estimate | 3.00 |
| Total Hours: | 34.00 |
Lab
| Topics | Lab Hrs |
|---|---|
Safety and orientation to to work areas | 3.00 |
Maintenance and proper use of tools and equipment | 3.00 |
Concrete and masonry | 6.00 |
Plumbing | 6.00 |
Electrical | 6.00 |
Carpentry and project construction
| 21.00 |
Three dimensional drawings and cost estimates | 6.00 |
| Total Hours: | 51.00 |
Methods of Instruction
- Demonstrations
- Group Discussions
- Homework: Students are required to complete two hours of outside-of-class homework for each hour of lecture
- Laboratory Experiments
- Lecture
- Problem-Solving Sessions
Methods of Evaluation
- Exams/Tests
- Projects
- Class participation
- Lab Projects
- Mid-term and final examinations
Examples of Assignments
Reading Assignments
- Read an article on shop safety and be prepared to discuss power tool safety with the class.
- Read the chapter in your book on preparing concrete forms and be ready for a class discussion.
Writing Assignments
- Write a 2-3 page paper on basic electrical wiring safety and basic rules when working with electricity.
- Create a bill of materials for a small building and identify the costs associated with each item.
Out-of-Class Assignments
- Visit a construction site and observe the workers' safety practices. Be prepared to share your observations with the class.
- Go to a building supply store and get pricing for the list of electrical items that we will use during our electrical lab.
Recommended Materials of Instruction
Fleming, Eric. (2005). Construction Technology. Blackwell Publishing, 1st.
Other Learning Materials
Students will need to provide:
a. Safety glasses
b. 16' steel tape (or longer)
c. Nail apron
e. Combination square
f. Carpenter's hammer
g. Bump hat
Minimum Qualifications
Agricultural Engineering
Agriculture (Masters Required)
Construction Technology