Carpentry & Construction   

This course will familiarize students with the digital world by exploring the hardware and software of their computer system. Students will learn to use the most common functions of the Windows operating system including File Explorer for file management, utility programs, various web browsers for social media while observing and identifying security and privacy concerns and issues. Students will learn to build properly formatted documents using Microsoft Word and spreadsheets including correctly functioning formulas using Microsoft Excel and create commanding presentations with Microsoft PowerPoint while using the cloud to store and access their files. No textbook required. 

Software Required: Windows, Microsoft Office 2016, 2019 or 365.  MAC users will not be supported in this course. Version 2013 no longer supported.

The course provides an introduction to basic blueprint reading and common methods of construction. Students will use construction drawings to discuss topics ranging from soil evacuation to roof design. We will discuss legal concepts of building/planning codes and statutes. You will gain a foundation of residential/commercial construction principles, and codes in practice today. Prerequisite: Recommended: A sound mathematics and English background is important for success in this course. Textbook required.

This course will familiarize students with the digital world by exploring the hardware and software of their computer system. Students will learn to use the most common functions of the Windows operating system including File Explorer for file management, utility programs, various web browsers for social media while observing and identifying security and privacy concerns and issues. Students will learn to build properly formatted documents using Microsoft Word and spreadsheets including correctly functioning formulas using Microsoft Excel and create commanding presentations with Microsoft PowerPoint while using the cloud to store and access their files. No textbook required. 

Software Required: Windows, Microsoft Office 2016, 2019 or 365.  MAC users will not be supported in this course. Version 2013 no longer supported.

This will course provide the student with more advanced and related skills in constructing spreadsheets using  Microsoft Excel, developing presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint and creating, maintaining and publishing a database using Microsoft Access. Students completing this course will have a well rounded knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite. Prerequisite: Introduction to Computers 1 or equivalent. No textbook required.

Software Required: Windows, Microsoft Office 2016, 2019 or 365 Excel/PowerPoint/Access. MAC users will not be supported in this course.