The purpose of this course is to give the student an overall and elementary understanding of construction materials and processes. We will study one specific material category, one specific construction process, and an overall construction system each week. The student will have the opportunity to expand the studies to include materials and processes which are normally encountered by the student in his/her work place.

Learning objectives:
By the end of this class you should:

-Be able to recognize quality control procedures for various materials.
-Be familiar with material manufacturing processes.
-Understand the physical limitations of the materials we are studying.
-Understand how the materials we are studying are used in construction.
-Know where to find information about materials when needed.
-Understand the regulatory environment under which materials are manufactured and incorporated into new structures.
-Know the relevant history of each material.
-Know the important aspects of how each material is used in construction processes.

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Disclaimer: International students will be charged an additional $45 handling fee for class materials.

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