School
Business, Entrepreneurship, and Professional Development
Division
Building Sciences
Department
Architecture/Construction Tech
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Bldg Sciences-Architecture
Course Number
140
Course Title
Construction Systems 1
Cross-Referenced Course
Credit Hours
4.00
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
Pre-requisites
None
Co-requisites
None
Catalog Course Description
This class focuses on both residential and commercial construction framing systems, techniques, materials and methods. Course work will be a mix of hands on construction, physical modeling, digital modeling, and building detailing.
Goals, Topics, and Objectives
Goal Statement
Students will gain a basic knowledge of both residential and commercial materials, and methods for structural foundations and framing
Core Course Topics
- Residential and commercial foundation materials and systems
- Identify residential and commercial foundation types
- Design and install residential and commercial foundation systems
- Framing methods and materials
- Identify and install Structural framing members for both residential and commercial applications
- Traditional and engineered wood products
- Identify and install engineered wood products in both residential and commercial applications
- Floor framing
- Using traditional construction documents, layout and assemble a traditional floor frame
- Wall framing
- Using traditional construction documents, layout and assemble a traditional wall assembly
- Add Windows, doors and openings to a traditional wall layout
- Sheathing and engineered panel products
- Demonstrate an understanding of structural bracing
- Identify and install structural sheathing and bracing
- Framing openings
- Calculate the the requirements for structural headers and beams
- Rafters & trusses
- Identify residential and commercial truss components and assemblies
- Design and install structural trusses
- Residential and Commercial Fasteners
- Identify, select, and install appropriate fasteners for various architectural connections
Assessment and Requirements
Assessment of Academic Achievement
- Projects
- Assignments
- Exams
Outcomes
Satisfies Wellness Requirement
No
Credit for Prior College-Level Learning
Interview Details
Interview, given in department by department faculty. Faculty will interview applicants based on submitted portfolio and will assess against evaluation rubric. Evaluation rubric and student checklist located in The School of Business, Entrepreneurship, & Professional Development office.
Approval Dates
Effective Term
Fall 2019
Review Semester
Fall 2019