CONST 160 Means and Methods I (5 credits)

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.

1. Communication: Compose, implement, and assess the efficacy of communications tools used in the construction industry to disseminate technical and professional business information to a diverse audience.
2. Analysis and Problem Solving: Analyze projects through the application of mathematics, logic, and technology to solve problems in construction documents; materials and methods; estimating; budgets; and scheduling.
3. Sustainability: Assess concepts related to running sustainable projects in order to build sustainable business processes.

Information Literacy

Graduates will be critical users, creators, and disseminators of information by examining how information is created, valued, and influenced by power and privilege.

Lecture Contact Hours 50
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 50

Potential Methods
Instructor, peer, and self-evaluation
Written exam – matching, true/false, multiple choice, essay
Written report
Oral presentation
Completion of out-of-class activities
Portfolio