Course Schedule*

January

19

Course Introduction / Blackboard Introduction

21

Chapter 1: Finish Selection & Specification

26

Chapter 2: Concrete & Cement-Based Materials

28

Chapter 3: Stone, Masonry, & Concrete Masonry Units

February

2

In Class Assignment / Introduction of Project 1
Chapter 4: Glass & Ceramics

4

Chapter 4: Glass & Ceramics (Continued)
Exam 1 Review

9

Exam 1 (Available February 5th – February 10th)

11

Chapter 5: Wood & Wood Products

16

Mardi Gras (No Class)

18

Chapter 6: Plaster & Gypsum Board

23

Resource Directory Vendor Sheets Due
Class Canceled

25

12:15-1:00 Lunch & Learn:  Brian Booker of BJ’s Tile (lunch provided)
Class Canceled

March

2

Chapter 7: Metals

4

Milliken / Sherwin Williams Trip, Atlanta, GA, March 3rd-March 5th (No Class)

9

12:15-1:00 Lunch & Learn: Suzanne Staton of Patcraft Commercial
Chapter 8: Synthetics
Exam 2 Review

11

Exam 2 (Available March 10th – March 23rd)

16

Spring Break (No Class)

18

Spring Break (No Class)

23

IDEC Conference, March 24th - 27th (No Class)

25

IDEC Conference, March 24th - 27th (No Class)

30

Introduction of Project 2
Chapter 9:  Finish Flooring Comparisons
Estimating Flooring – Converting Metric

April

1

Chapter 9:  Finish Flooring Comparisons (Continued)
Estimating Flooring – Wood, Tile, VCT

6

Chapter 9:  Finish Flooring Comparisons (Continued)

8

Chapter 9:  Finish Flooring Comparisons (Continued)
Estimating Flooring – Carpet, Linoleum
Exam 3 Review

2:00-5:00 Fieldtrip to Anderson's Retail

13

Exam 3 (Available April 12th – April 19th)

15

KBIS, April 14th – 18th  (No Class)

Out of Class Assignment

20

Assignments 2-4 Due

Estimating Review

22

Estimating Review

27

Chapter 10:  Wall & Window Finishes Comparisons
Estimating Wallcoverings

29

Chapter 11:  Ceiling Finishes Comparisons
Estimating Paint

May

4

Chapter 12:  Millwork, Furniture Materials, & Textile Comparisons
Appliances & Plumbing Fixtures
Final Exam Review

6

Student Project 2 Group Presentations

13

Assignments 5-8, Corrected Vendor Sheets, & Directory Cover Page Design Due on Blackboard by 4pm

Final Exam 10:45am – 1:15pm (Available May 8th – May 13th)

* Schedule subject to change