Course Description:

Beginning Woodworking (WDWK 1400) is designed to teach students basic woodworking skills and knowledge in preparation for their advancement into the Intermediate Woodworking course. Your instructor will emphasize hands-on training and lead discussions on woodworking theory and application. This course will introduce students to hand tools as well as portable and stationary power tools. Students will complete group and individual projects designed to provide practical experience in construction theory and woodworking techniques.

Materials/Tools Required:

             folder for hand-outs

             notebook paper

             protective eyewear mandatory (hearing protection is highly recommended)

             tape measure (12' or 16')

             square (triangle square)

             #2 pencils (no pens, mechanical pencils or construction pencils)

             nail apron or tool belt (optional)

Instructional Methodology:

This course is 20% lecture and 80% lab work.

Course Rationale:

This course introduces students to safety, tools, machines and basic techniques used in a woodworking shop.

Grades are based on the following:

1. Attendance: 6.25% of your grade per class

2. Class Participation

3. Project Completions

Attendance:

Missing the first class meeting may result in a drop from the class. One excused absence is allowed with instructor notification. Three absences will result in instructor-initiated withdrawal from the course. No class make-ups allowed without prior consent of the instructor. Being late to class is disruptive and disrespectful; students are expected to be prepared and be in class on time.

Grade of I:

(Incomplete)-students may receive a grade of “I” if the student has no unexcused absences and has completed at least 75% of the required course work.  The student must meet with the instructor and request the grade of incomplete.

Grade of W:

(Withdrawal)-when a student is unable to complete the course and does not qualify for a grade of "I", the student should consider withdrawing from the course.  It is the student's responsibility to initiate withdrawal procedures.  Do not rely on the instructor to perform this service for you.  If a student stops attending, or otherwise fails to complete the course, and does not withdraw, the student may receive a grade of F.

Excused Absences:

Verifiable family emergencies, illness or hospitalization constitute excused absences.  A prolonged illness or situation which will prevent attendance of many classes may require the student to withdraw rather than receive a grade of “I”. These situations should be discussed with your instructor.

Scholastic Dishonesty:

Acts prohibited by the college for which discipline may be administered include scholastic dishonesty, including but not limited to cheating on an exam or quiz, plagiarizing, and unauthorized collaboration with another in preparing outside work. Academic work submitted by students shall be the result of their thought, research or self-expression. Academic work is defined as, but not limited to tests, quizzes, whether taken electronically or on paper; projects, either individual or group; classroom presentations, and homework.

Students with disabilities:

Each ACC campus offers support services for students with documented physical or psychological disabilities. Students with disabilities must request reasonable accommodations through the Office for Students with Disabilities on the campus where they expect to take the majority of their classes. Students are encouraged to do these three weeks before the start of the semester.

Academic Freedom:

Each student is strongly encouraged to participate in class discussions. In any classroom situation that includes discussion and critical thinking, particularly about economic and political ideas, there are bound to be many differing viewpoints. Students may not only disagree with each other at times, but the students and instructor may also find that they have opposing views on sensitive and volatile topics. It is my hope that these differences will enhance class discussion and create an atmosphere where students and instructor alike will be encouraged to think and learn. Therefore, be assured that your grades will not be adversely affected by any beliefs or ideas expressed in class or in assignments. Rather, we will all respect the views of others when expressed in classroom discussions. 

Hand-outs will be provided by the instructor.

Course Subjects:

1. Safety

2. Introduction to woodworking materials

3. Woodworking Terminology

4. Power tool accessories

3. Project Planning

4. Materials List and Cut List

5. Project Plans

6. Hand tools

7. Portable power tools

8. Stationary power tools

9. Milling lumber

10. Joinery

11. Sanding

12. Assembly 

Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:

1. Understand and apply proper safety practices as they pertain to the woodworking shop.

2. Care for and safely use non-powered woodworking tools.

3. Care for and safely use portable and stationary power tools.

4. Estimate material requirements, create material lists and cut lists.

5 Given simple plans, accurately measure, mark, cut and assemble various projects using hand and power tools.