CONST 160 Means and Methods I (5 credits)
Prerequisite CONST 101 and CONST 140 with a grade of 2.0 or better.
Course Description
The technical aspects of construction systems, including the procedures and methods for masonry, steel, wood, and concrete construction. Recent trends in construction materials are also covered.
Course Content
A. Identification of materials required from construction documents.
B. Assembly techniques
C. Uses of construction materials including masonry, steel, wood, and concrete
D. Recent technological trends in construction materials
E. Construction materials and methods terminology
F. LEED and Sustainable Construction Practices.
Student Outcomes
1. Articulate assembly methods for construction materials, including masonry, steel, wood, and concrete.
2. Outline procedures for the use of various materials in the construction process.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of current developments in construction methods and materials.
4. Interpret construction materials and methods terminology.
5. Outline the LEED standards criteria and basics of sustainable building methods.
Degree Outcomes
Program Outcome: Use effective communication tools to disseminate technical and professional business information to a diverse audience.
a. Internet –information highway
b. Writing
c. Verbal
Analysis and Problem Solving
a. Materials and Methods
Sustainability – Information Competency: Graduates will be able to seek, find, evaluate and use information and employ information technology to engage in lifelong learning.
Lecture Contact Hours 50
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 50
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