This course is INACTIVE
Division
Industrial Technology - DNU
Department
Arch Construction-DNU
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Architecture/Construction
Course Number
121
Course Title
Residential Construction Materials
Credit Hours
3.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
77.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
77.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Catalog Course Description
This is a basic course in which the student studies residential construction materials with reference to geographical location, cost and material selection. Concrete, masonry, wood, wood windows, doors, insulation, gypsum board and roofing materials are discussed and evaluated. This course focuses on the methods of material selection in relation to acceptable industry standards.
Goals, Topics, and Objectives
Core Course Topics
- Wood as Building Material
- Plywood and Composition panels
- Framing connectors and engineered wood
- Poured concrete walls
- Concrete block foundation walls
- Slabs and flatwork
- Brick veneer
- Thermal insulation
- Roofing materials
- Windows and skylights
- Exterior doors and frames
- Gypsum products
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)
- Discuss standard materials and products used in the residential construction industry.
- Explain the properties of standard residential building materials.
- * Explain the limitations of various residential building materials.
- * Discuss the components and assembly of various residential building systems.
- Discuss the selection of specific building systems for specific building requirements.
- * Explain the importance of building codes as they relate to residential material selection.
- Discuss the relationship between building design and selection of materials.
- Discuss current marketing techniques for residential building products.
- Explain the role of the architect and builder in material selection.
Assessment and Requirements
Assessment of Academic Achievement
- Unit Tests.
- Assignments.
- Attendance.
- Final Exam.
All assessment of student achievement is left to the discretion of the individual instructor.
Approval Dates
Effective Term
Winter 2015