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Catalog Description Formerly known as CET 3 Advisory: Completion with grade of "C" or better or concurrent enrollment in BI 0001 Hours: 108 (36 lecture, 72 laboratory) Description: Designed to teach the skills required to be successful in the construction and woodworking industries. Topics include fundamentals of woodworking, safe operation of hand tools, introduction to wood Computer Numerical Control (CNC) manufacturing, project drawings, and environmentally sound design and construction techniques. Hands-on experience with construction and woodworking tools and materials based on assigned student project(s). (not transferable) Course Student Learning Outcomes CSLO #1: Demonstrate safe handling and application of power hand tools and machinery related to woodworking. CSLO #2: Describe the construction process. CSLO #3: Demonstrate the safe setup and operation of the CNC router. Effective Term Fall 2026 Course Type Credit - Degree-applicable Contact Hours 108 Outside of Class Hours 54 Total Student Learning Hours 162 Course Objectives Lecture Objectives: 1. Identify and explain safe handling of tools and machinery. 2. Describe proper care and maintenance of tools and machinery. 3. Describe construction processes. 4. Discuss proper use of design software. 5. Describe material selections. 6. Appraise CNC software and operations. 7. Develop techniques for fine woodworking. Laboratory Objectives: 1. Demonstrate safe handling and application of power hand tools and machinery related to construction and woodworking. 2. Construct multiple woodworking projects: a. Create a materials list; b. Specify materials; c. Layout to minimize waste; d. Demonstrate recycle and re-use opportunities. 3. Demonstrate tape measure fluency. 4. Recognize and measure basic geometric shapes used in woodworking and construction. 5. Examine and interpret drawings and symbols used in construction and woodworking. 6. Solve arithmetic functions. 7. Create CNC Code for the manufacture of products. General Education Information Approved College Associate Degree GE Applicability CSU GE Applicability (Recommended-requires CSU approval) Cal-GETC Applicability (Recommended - Requires External Approval) IGETC Applicability (Recommended-requires CSU/UC approval) Articulation Information Not Transferable Methods of Evaluation Objective Examinations Example: Exam will cover chapters from the text, e.g.: A multiple choice section will emphasize the points of how to read blueprints and the types of lines used. Skill Demonstrations Example: Students will show how to properly use lab machinery safely and properly, e.g.: Show the proper setup and safe use of the table saw. Repeatable No Methods of Instruction Laboratory Lecture/Discussion Distance Learning Lab: Lab techniques will be presented in a "describe / show / review" methodology. Students will complete a safety test before using equipment. Instructor will work with students until they can successfully complete the test with 100% success rate. Lecture: The instructor will demonstrate proper handling of materials and equipment set-up to maintain safe working procedures. The student will be given an opportunity to clarify any questions in an instructor-guided discussion. Distance Learning The instructor will record themselves demonstrating proper coding for Computer Numerical Control (CNC) software. Students will the begin appraising CNC software and operations to create CNC code for the manufacture of products and post their results in the discussion forum. Typical Out of Class Assignments Reading Assignments 1. Read text unit on machine and tool operations safety. Be prepared to pass a safety test. 2. Read the text units on joinery and cabinet structure. Be prepared to discuss and apply material. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. Demonstrate proper hand tool safety operation. Instructor will evaluate student performance using a safety rubric. 2. Lab Assignments: A. Construct an assigned woodworking project. B. Construct an assigned CNC project. C. Demonstrate care, maintenance and proper adjustments of 3 major pieces wood working equipment: 1. Tablesaw 2. Jointer 3. Bandsaw D. Demonstrate care, maintenance and proper adjustments of 3 major woodworking power handtools: 1. Skillsaw 2. Reciprocal saw 3. Jigsaw Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) Required Materials NC Woodworking for the Absolute Beginner Author: Ralph Bagnall Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing Publication Date: 2025 Text Edition: 1st Classic Textbook?: No OER Link: OER: Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course. Course Materials provided by the Instructor.

Catalog Description Advisory: Completion with grade of "C" or better or concurrent enrollment in FIRE 0001 Hours: 54 lecture Description: Theory and fundamentals of how and why fires start, spread, and are controlled; an in-depth study of fire chemistry and physics, fire characteristics of materials, extinguishing agents, and fire control techniques. (C-ID FIRE 140X) (CSU-with unit limitation) Course Student Learning Outcomes CSLO #1: Compare, differentiate and explain terminology, definitions, and phenomena of fire chemistry and dynamics. CSLO #2: Assess and justify various methods and techniques to use in fire extinguishment. CSLO #3: Compare and contrast desirable and undesirable characteristics of water, and recommend its most appropriate application, given a structural fire scenario. Effective Term Fall 2026 Course Type Credit - Degree-applicable Contact Hours 54 Outside of Class Hours 108 Total Student Learning Hours 162 Course Objectives 1. Identify the fundamental theories of fire behavior and combustion; 2. Differentiate the various types of extinguishing agents; 3. Identify Physical properties of the three states of matter; 4. Categorize the components of fire; 5. Explain the physical and chemical properties of fire; 6. Describe and apply the process of burning; 7. Define and use basic terms and concepts associated with the chemistry and dynamics of fire; 8. Discuss various materials and their relationship to fires as fuel. 9. Explain the characteristics of water as a fire suppression agent. 10. Articulate other suppression agents and strategies. 11. Compare other methods and techniques of fire extinguishments. General Education Information Approved College Associate Degree GE Applicability CSU GE Applicability (Recommended-requires CSU approval) Cal-GETC Applicability (Recommended - Requires External Approval) IGETC Applicability (Recommended-requires CSU/UC approval) Articulation Information CSU Transferable Methods of Evaluation Classroom Discussions Example: Following a lecture and through an instructor lead discussion, students are list the four main classes of fire extinguishers and give an example of what type of fire each would be properly used for. Students will be evaluated on the correct responses based on industry standards. Objective Examinations Example: Students will take a multiple choice test on the phases of fire. Standard grading. Example: What is the first phase of fire? Problem Solving Examinations Example: Following a lecture, students will work in groups and explain the spontaneous ignition process. Students will be evaluated based on logical reasoning and the ability to properly explain how spontaneous ignition occurs. Example Question: How does a rag saturated with a flammable liquid spontaneously ignite? Reports Example: Students will write a report on why backdraft occurs and the effects it has on fire behavior and spread. Reports will be evaluated by an instructor provided rubric. Repeatable No Methods of Instruction Lecture/Discussion Distance Learning Lecture: The instructor will explain how to use the periodic table of elements and students will then answer questions on a handout pertaining to atomic weight, number or symbol of a given element. The instructor will give demonstrations of reactions such as oxidation/reduction, combustion, exothermic/endothermic reactions and students will identify the circumstance where they may encounter these reactions. Distance Learning Following a brief introduction video and reading assignment of how to identify the proper extinguishing agent for a specific product, the students will research the proper extinguishing agent for two combustible products of their choice as part of their term paper. Following a brief intro video and reading assignment describing the difference between a "bi-directional flow path" and a "uni-directional flow path"; the students shall discuss this subject in a discussion board both with the instructor and other students with in the class. Typical Out of Class Assignments Reading Assignments 1. The student will read the material on classification of fire and extinguishing agents and then complete a worksheet identifying the correct extinguishing agent to be used on a particular class of fire. 2. The student will read the material on the Department of Transportation hazard classes and then complete a worksheet identifying the nine hazard classes. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. Write an essay outlining the characteristics of the classes of hazardous materials, how they impact responders and what resources are available to assist responders. 2. Determine the atomic number, symbol and atomic weight of a given element using a periodic table of elements. Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) Required Materials Principles of Fire Behavior and Combustion Author: Robert G. Gann Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publication Date: 2015 Text Edition: 4th Classic Textbook?: OER Link: OER: Fire Behavior and Combustion Author: Ray Shackleford, Alfred J. Rager, Jeffery J. Zolfarelli Publisher: Jones and Barlett Publication Date: 2024 Text Edition: 2nd Classic Textbook?: Yes OER Link: OER: Fire Behavior and Combustion Author: Michael Mckenna Publisher: Kendall Hunt Publishing Publication Date: 2024 Text Edition: 2nd Classic Textbook?: Yes OER Link: OER: Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course.