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CRPT 1311   Conventional Roof Systems (3)
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Principles of design and construction of a conventional roof system incorporating gable, hip, and intersections. Emphasis given to safe work practices and the selection, use, and maintenance of tools and equipment. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)

CRPT 1315   Conventional Wall Systems (3)
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Conventional wall systems with emphasis on wood frame construction. Includes identification of components; construction of wall systems; safe work practices; and the selection, use, and maintenance of tools and equipment. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)

CRPT 1325   Forms and Foundations I (3)
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Construction of basic form and foundation systems including related safety, tools, equipment, and building layout. Emphasis on safe work practices and the selection, use, and maintenance of tools and equipment. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)

CRPT 1329   Introduction to Carpentry (3)
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An introduction to the carpentry trade including safety, tools, equipment, terminology, and methods. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)

CRPT 1341   Conventional Exterior Finish Systems (3)
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Installation of exterior finish systems and components including the placement and installation of cornice, windows, doors, siding, and flashing. Emphasis on safe work practices and the selection, use, and maintenance of tools and equipment. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)

CRPT 1345   Conventional Interior Finish Systems (3)
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Installation of interior finish systems and components including the placement and installation of doors, trim, floor, wall, and ceiling finishes. Emphasis on safe work practices and the selection, use, and maintenance of tools and equipment. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)

CRPT 1349   Forms and Foundations II (3)
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Skill development in the construction of advanced forms and foundation systems including related safety, tools, equipment, and building layout. Advanced forms and foundation systems may include patented and engineered form systems. Emphasis on safe work practices and the selection, use, and maintenance of tools and equipment. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)

CRPT 2339   Specialty Exterior Finish Systems (3)
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Installation of specialty exterior finish systems and components including the placement and installation of cornice, windows, doors, siding, and flashing. Emphasis on safe work practices and the selection, use, and maintenance of tools and equipment. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)

CRPT 2341   Specialty Interior Finish Systems (3)
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Installation of specialty interior finish systems and components including specialty floor, wall, and ceiling finishes. Emphasis on safe work practices and the selection, use, and maintenance of tools and equipment. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)

CRPT 2343   Specialty Wall Systems (3)
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Instruction in special wall systems. Topics include the identification of components and the construction of a wall system with emphasis on safe work practices and the selection, use, and maintenance of tools and equipment. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)

CRPT 2347   Stairs (3)
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Construction and installation of stairs. Includes stair types and parts, wood and metal stairs, and the layout and installation of job- and factory-built stairs. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)


Academic Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.

WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four year colleges and universities.

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