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Cabinetmaking (BP) Associate in Applied Science Degree - Suspended Summer 2024

Overview and Award Outcomes

Overview

Cabinetmakers perform hand and machine operations including cutting, shaping and assembly for the construction of store fixtures, office furniture, residential cabinetry, residential furniture and other articles of wood or related materials.

The Cabinetmaking program at Hennepin Technical College is divided into specific courses designed to introduce the many aspects of the cabinetmaking field. Emphasis will be placed on precision manufacturing, safety, traditional and computerized layout and design, blueprint reading and quality.

Award Outcomes

Operate woodworking machinery safely and effectively

Design cabinetry and furniture

Lay out cabinetry and furniture

Determine appropriate materials for project

Interpret blueprints and shop drawings

Coordinate production operations

Produce cabinetry and furniture

Apply wood finishes

Fabricate laminate and solid surface materials

Estimate costs of cabinetry and furniture

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this program choose careers in many different venues including residential cabinet shops, store fixture shops, furniture manufacturers, millwork shops and plastics industries. Some graduates operate their own businesses or shops.

Program Requirements

Technical Studies Required 57 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
CBTG1110Joinery

2

CBTG1121Power Tool Operation

5

CBTG1130Materials

1

CBTG1141Basic Case Construction

4

CBTG1170AutoCAD for Cabinetmaking

4

CBTG1211Laminated Product Fabrication - Deleted Summer 2024

4

CBTG1220Blueprint Reading and Shop Drawings - Deleted Summer 2024

3

CBTG1230Wood Finishing

2

CBTG1240Millroom Operations - Deleted Summer 2024

2

CBTG1250Production Woodwork - Deleted Summer 2024

4

CBTG2311Residential Cabinet Design

3

CBTG2332Framed Cabinetry Fabrication

5

CBTG2362Frameless Cabinetry Fabrication

5

CBTG2410Furniture Design - Deleted Summer 2024

2

CBTG2421Furniture Joinery - Deleted Summer 2024

4

CBTG2431Furniture Fabrication

5

CBTG2450Solid Surface Fabrication

2

General Education Required 9 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
Choose 3 credits from MnTC Goal Area 1

3

Choose 3 credits from MnTC Goal Area 2

3

Choose 3 credits from MnTC Goal Area 3, 4, or 5

3

General Education Elective 6 Credits

Choose credits from Hennepin Technical College’s Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) general education courses.

Technical Studies Elective 0 Credits

Total Associate in Applied Science Degree Credits 72

Semester Sequence

Offered at Brooklyn Park Only

First Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
CBTG1110Joinery

2

CBTG1121Power Tool Operation

5

CBTG1130Materials

1

CBTG1141Basic Case Construction

4

CBTG1170AutoCAD for Cabinetmaking

4

Total Credits  16

Second Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
CBTG1211Laminated Product Fabrication - Deleted Summer 2024

4

CBTG1220Blueprint Reading and Shop Drawings - Deleted Summer 2024

3

CBTG1230Wood Finishing

2

CBTG1240Millroom Operations - Deleted Summer 2024

2

CBTG1250Production Woodwork - Deleted Summer 2024

4

Choose 3 credits from MnTC Goal Area 1

3

Total Credits  18

Summer Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
General Education Electives

6

Total Credits  6

Third Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
CBTG2311Residential Cabinet Design

3

CBTG2332Framed Cabinetry Fabrication

5

CBTG2362Frameless Cabinetry Fabrication

5

Choose 3 credits from MnTC Goal Area 2

3

Total Credits  16

Fourth Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
CBTG2410Furniture Design - Deleted Summer 2024

2

CBTG2421Furniture Joinery - Deleted Summer 2024

4

CBTG2431Furniture Fabrication

5

CBTG2450Solid Surface Fabrication

2

Choose 3 credits from MnTC Goal Area 3, 4, or 5

3

Total Credits  16

MnTC Goal Area 1

A complete list of MnTC courses and Goal Areas that can be used to meet General Education requirements can be found at www.hennepintech.edu.  The same course cannot satisfy more than one MnTC Goal Area requirement.

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
COMM1200Intercultural Communication

3

COMM1250Interpersonal Communication

3

COMM1260Small Group Communication

3

COMM1280Public Speaking

3

ENGL1070Technical Writing

3

ENGL1080Professional Writing

3

ENGL1100Writing and Research

4

ENGL1250Short Form Composition and Reporting

4

ENGL1300Introduction to Creative Writing

3

Choose a Total of:  3 Credits

MnTC Goal Area 2

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
BIOL1000Biology in Society

4

BIOL1100Nutrition and Health

3

BIOL1300Introduction to Forensic Science

3

BIOL1400Human Biology

4

BIOL2005General Biology I

4

BIOL2125Anatomy and Physiology I

4

BIOL2225Anatomy and Physiology II

4

BIOL2235Microbiology

4

COMM1260Small Group Communication

3

MATH1150Applications of Quantitative Reasoning

3

PHIL1100Critical Thinking for College Success

3

PHYS1005Introductory Physics I

3

PHYS1010Introductory Physics II

3

SOCI1100Introduction to Sociology

3

Choose a Total of:  3 Credits

MnTC Goal Area 3, 4, or 5

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
MnTC Goal Area 3

BIOL1000Biology in Society

4

BIOL1300Introduction to Forensic Science

3

BIOL1400Human Biology

4

BIOL2005General Biology I

4

BIOL2125Anatomy and Physiology I

4

BIOL2225Anatomy and Physiology II

4

BIOL2235Microbiology

4

CHEM1000Introduction to Chemistry

4

CHEM1100General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry Foundations

4

PHYS1005Introductory Physics I

3

PHYS1010Introductory Physics II

3

PHYS2005College Physics I

4

PHYS2010College Physics II

4

 

MnTC Goal Area 4

MATH1150Applications of Quantitative Reasoning

3

MATH1250Introduction to Statistics

3

MATH1400College Algebra

4

PHIL1000Introduction to Logic

3

 

MnTC Goal Area 5

ECON1200Principles of Microeconomics

3

ECON1300Principles of Macroeconomics

3

HIST1400Contemporary World History

3

POLI1000Introduction to American Government and Politics

3

PSYC1000General Psychology

3

PSYC1200Psychology Throughout the Lifespan

3

PSYC1300Abnormal Psychology

3

SOCI1100Introduction to Sociology

3

SOCI1200Marriage and Family

3

SOCI1400Race in America

3

SOCI1500Introduction to Criminal Justice

3

SOCI1600Food and Society

3

Choose a Total of:  3 Credits

Graduation (72 Credits)

A complete list of MnTC courses and Goal Area that can be used to meet General Education requirements can be found at www.hennepintech.edu.  The same course cannot satisfy more than one MnTC Goal Area requirement.

Semester listings reflect the recommended sequence.  Due to circumstances beyond our control, the information herein is subject to change without notice.

 

1/5/2023 : BP 3104 / EP