CARP1141 Engineered Roof Systems

This course will introduce the student to various of the engineer designed products used to support the roof on a house.  Students will then use this information to build one or more roofs.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Qualifying score on reading assessment test OR Qualifying score on ESL reading assessment test

Course Requirements and Evaluation

Refer to Course Syllabus for detailed information regarding the requirements and evaluation standards for this course. The Course Syllabus will be distributed the first week of the course.

Learning Outcomes

The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
Discuss roof truss designs
Identify roof truss parts
Demonstrate proper handling and storage of roof trusses
Determine installation requirements
Demonstrate proper bracing
Analyze sheathing application
Perform safe construction techniques
Calculate common rafter dimensions
Perform common rafter layouts
Install common rafters

Text and References

A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the campus store and in eServices.

Course Scheduling

The scheduled hours of instruction include sixteen hours for each lecture credit, thirty-two hours for each lab credit, and forty hours for each credit of supervised occupational experience (SOE).  Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations, or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals.  Refer to the Course Credits section of this course outline for the credit breakdown.

Accommodations Statement

Access Services - Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified students with documented disabilities. Upon attending an intake meeting with Access Services, qualified students will receive a letter listing the approved accommodations that they may provide to their instructors. If you have a documented disability that may require accommodations, contact HTC Access Services at AccessServices@hennepintech.edu or https://hennepintech.edu/current-students/access-services/index.html

Campus

Brooklyn Park Campus and Eden Prairie Campus: 952-995-1300

Credit Details

Lecture:

2

Lab:

1