Program Modification Form
I Summary of Proposed Changes
Industrial Technology/Carpentry
Department/program
We propose to eliminate CSTN 102 (Concrete Carpentry) and replace it
Summary
with 2 new Courses. Those courses would be CSTN 171 (Site Prep.,
Foundations & Concrete Install.) offered during Fall Semester for 3 credits,
and CSTN 201 (Advanced Concrete Working) offered during Spring
Semester for 3 credits.
Additionally, we propose to move WLDG 103 (Welding for
Construction) from the Spring Semester to the Fall Semester and add three
additional courses. The new courses would be, CSTN____ (Commercial
Construction) which would take elements of CSTN 142 (Interior and
Exterior Finish Carpentry) and CSTN 205 (Advanced Carpentry) and
expand the content. The course would be taught in the fall for 4 credits. The
other new courses would be CSTN____ and CSTN_____ (Green Building
Concepts and Design I and II) to replace and expand on CSTN 276
(Building for Solar Energy) and CSTN 277 (Alternative Construction
Materials). Green Building Concepts and Design I would be taught in the
fall for 4 credits and Green Building Concepts and Design II would be
taught in the Spring for 3 credits.
II Endorsements and Approvals
Please obtain the Program Chair/Director’s approval and Dean’s approval.
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Requestor:
Phone:
Program Chair/Director:
Dennis Daneke
243-7692
Dennis Daneke
Department Dean
Other affected Programs:
Kevin Brockbank
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needed)
none
Date
Are other departments/programs affected by this
Please obtain signature(s) from the
modification because of
Chair/Director of any such department/
(a) required courses incl. prerequisites or corequisites,
program (above) before submission
(b) perceived overlap in content areas
(c) cross-listing of coursework
III Type of Program Modification
(e.g. adding a writing course required of all majors.) Please X check the appropriate box.
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Teaching major/minor
Other
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IV Catalog Language
If you are proposing a change to an existing program or Please provide the proposed copy as you wish
major, please cut and paste the requirements as they
it to appear in the catalog. 
appear in the current catalog below.
www.umt.edu/catalog 
U 102 (CAR 130T) Concrete Carpentry 4 cr. This
course includes advanced blueprint reading, material
estimating, site layout, measurement, and differential
leveling. Concrete forms are constructed, including
continuous, pier, grade beam, slabs, and footings. Form
U 102 (CAR 130T) Concrete Carpentry 4
cr. This course includes advanced blueprint
reading, material estimating, site layout,
measurement, and differential leveling.
Concrete forms are constructed, including
application and construction methods are
demonstrated. Cutting, bending, splicing, and tying of
reinforcing steel is required. Students learn methods
for handling, placing, and finishing concrete.
Manufactured forms are introduced for walls, columns,
deck slabs, roof slabs, beams, and girders. This course
includes a one-credit imbedded lab.
U 142 (CAR 140T) Exterior and Interior Finish
Carpentry 5 cr. Prereq: CSTN 120 and 122 (CAR
120T & CAR 121T). Study of various types of siding,
gutter systems, roof venting requirements, and framing
with metal studs. Installation of sheathing, exterior
siding, roofing felt, shingles, insulation vapor barriers,
and stairs on small building constructed in CSTN
120 (CAR 120T). Installation of wood and metal doors.
Demonstration of materials, layout and installation of
suspended ceilings. Selection and installation of
countertops, base cabinets and wall cabinets. Window,
door, floor, ceiling trim and drywall are installed in a
small building. This course includes a one-credit
imbedded lab.
U 205 (CAR 220T) Advanced Carpentry Lecture
6 cr. Prereq: CSTN 102, 120, 122, 142, and 143 (CAR
130T, 120T, 121T, 140T, and 141T). Study of the
process for angular measurement, using transits,
theodolites, electronic distance measuring devices,
lasers, and trigonometric calculating to lay out
foundations and determine elevations. Installation of
standing seam, lap seam, and built-up roofing systems;
concrete, vinyl, wooden, tile, and carpeted floors as
well as radiant heating; paneling, wainscoting, movable
partitions, curtain walls and fire-rated commercial wall
construction. Advanced stair systems, including shop
built and prefabricated stairs, balustrades, mitered
risers and treads, and layout of elliptical fastening
methods, and assembly techniques. Project planning,
scheduling, estimating, and management skills
included. This course includes a two-credit lab.
U 276 (CAR 236T) Building for Solar Energy 3
cr. Study of the basics of solar energy and design with
emphasis on passive solar applications. The elements
and design patterns for successful passive solar
buildings are covered in detail. Design requirements
for solar generated electricity and solar heated water
are considered. Also covered are designing new and
remodeled buildings to be solar ready, solar retro-fits,
and other applications.
U 277 (CAR 240T) Alternative Construction
Materials 3 cr. Review of alternative construction
materials, as well as building materials using recycled
continuous, pier, grade beam, slabs, and
footings. Form application and construction
methods are demonstrated. Cutting, bending,
splicing, and tying of reinforcing steel is
required. Students learn methods for handling,
placing, and finishing concrete. Manufactured
forms are introduced for walls, columns, deck
slabs, roof slabs, beams, and girders. This
course includes a one-credit imbedded lab.
CSTN 171 Site Prep, Foundations, and
Concrete Installation
[formerly CARP 140 Introduction to Site
Layout]
3 cr. (1 lec/4 lab/wk) Prerequisite: CSTN
100 or instructor’s approval.
Introduces the process of distance measurement
as well as differential and trigonometric leveling
for site layout. It covers the principles,
equipment, and methods used to perform the
site layout tasks that require making angular
measurements. This course is designed to let
students apply the blueprint reading skills
learned so far to a practical exercise.
CSTN 201 Advanced Concrete Working
[formerly TRID 220 Advanced Concrete
Working]
3 cr. (1 lec/4 lab/wk) Prerequisite: CSTN
101.
Provides basic knowledge of concrete materials
and tools and provides hands-on experience in
which the student applies with supervision those
basic skills and knowledge presented in the area
of concrete. The course is designed as a
practical task-oriented application utilizing the
basic skills learned in TRID 121 and CSTN 201.
The course will emphasize the advanced
application in the area of concrete foundations,
flatwork, forms, reinforcing, handling, and
placing concrete.
U 103 (WEL 119T) Welding Fund
for Construction Trades 2 cr. Offered
spring fall. Basic welding processes of shielded
metal arc welding (SMAW), flux core arc
welding (FCAW) are covered in the flat,
horizontal, and vertical positions in a variety of
joint configurations. The instruction in flux
core arc welding is focused on the carpentry
building trades. Instruction in the
oxyacetylene cutting process is also provided.
Safe operation of equipment is covered and
work is evaluated to industrial standards. This
course is designed for carpentry students.
CSTN____ Commercial Construction.
4 cr. (2 lec./4 lab/wk.). Prerequisite:
CSTN 171, 120, 122, 142, and 143. Study
and develop skills in metal stud framing,
commercial roofing systems, metal and
masonry buildings, metal doors and door
hardware, suspended ceilings, and fire rated
commercial walls. Much of the lab is taught
components. Re-use of salvaged materials and use of
nontraditional building methods such as straw bale and
rammed earth construction will be covered. U 277
(CAR 240T) Alternative Construction Materials
3 cr. Review of alternative construction materials, as
well as building materials using recycled components.
Re-use of salvaged materials and use of nontraditional
building methods such as straw bale and rammed earth
construction will be covered.
through field trips.
U 276 (CAR 236T) Building for Solar
Energy 3 cr. Study of the basics of solar
energy and design with emphasis on passive
solar applications. The elements and design
patterns for successful passive solar buildings
are covered in detail. Design requirements for
solar generated electricity and solar heated
water are considered. Also covered are
designing new and remodeled buildings to be
solar ready, solar retro-fits, and other
applications.
U 277 (CAR 240T) Alternative
Construction Materials 3 cr. Review of
alternative construction materials, as well as
building materials using recycled components.
Re-use of salvaged materials and use of
nontraditional building methods such as straw
bale and rammed earth construction will be
covered.
CSTN____ Green Building Concepts and
Design I 4 cr. A course fee of $50.00 is
required. This course takes a holistic
approach to natural resource conservation and
energy efficiency in the construction industry.
From integrated design, building site selection
and evaluation, through building design,
material selection and efficiencies , passive
heating and cooling, and construction
techniques. Students design an energy efficient
residence to be built by next years class.
CSTN____ Green Building Concepts and
Design II 3 cr. A course fee of $50.00 is
required. This course builds on concepts
learned in CSTN____ Green Building
Concepts and Design I. Students learn how to
weatherize existing buildings and Green
remodeling and preservation techniques,
design and build outdoor living spaces, and
green landscaping practices. They learn how to
documents buildings for green ratings for both
the NAHB Standards and LEED. They will
conduct blower door tests and learn to test for
and mitigate radon gas. Students will also
refine the energy efficient residential plan they
produced in Green Building Concepts and
Design I.
Please explain/justify the new proposal or change. 
Presently elements of the altered courses are not being adequately covered in the allotted time. By
making these changes we can provide more depth to the subjects as well as bring the topics up to date
with the construction industry.
V Copies and Electronic Submission
Once approved, the original, a paper copy and an electronic file are submitted to the Faculty Senate
Office, UH 221 (camie.foos@mso.umt.edu).
VI Department Summary Required if several proposals are submitted. In a separate document
list program title and proposed change of all proposals.
Revised 11-2009