Materials and Methods (CNBT 1311)

COURSE SYLLABUS

CNBT 1311

                               Fall Semester-2020

 

Instructor:                              Arthur Ehmling

Email:                                                       [email protected]

Section:                                        001

Class Room:                         Work Force Bldg-2 (Eastside Campus)

Class Schedule:                     Weekdays

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Consultation with Instructor: Before and/or after the class

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Introduction to construction materials, methods, and their applications

 

Credit 3 (3 lectures)

Pre-requisites/Corequisites:

 

END OF COURSE OUTCOMES:

 

1. Be able to identify the various types of construction & materials
2. Show knowledge about the physical, chemical and mechanical properties of the various construction materials
3. Ability to identify, compare and select the various materials for use on a specific project construction.
4. Basic Elements of HES ( Health, Environment & Safety) in Construction

 

 

DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES:

 

• The Disability Support Services Office (DSSO) assists students with physical, learning, or emotional disabilities in developing independence and self-reliance.
• Students with Disabilities are urged to contact the DSSO at least 30 to 60 days prior to the first day of class. The goal is to ensure that students with disabilities get off to a good start and have the support necessary for them to succeed.
• The DSSO is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504).
• Students can contact the DSSO by phone at 713.718.6164 – TTY 713.718.6335 – FAX 713.718.1468

 

 

 

 

REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS / TOOLS & SUPPLIES:

 

 CNBT 1311

BOOK TITLE:  FUNDAMENTALS OF BUILDING CONSTRUCTION: MATERIAL& METHODS

AUTHOR:    EDWARD ALLEN & JOSEPH IANO

ISBN: 978 -1- 118-13891-5 

 

 

 

CLASS ATTENDANCE:

 

• Students are expected to attend classes regularly & on time.
• Students are responsible for materials covered during their absences and for make-up assignments.
• Students will be dropped from a course for excessive absences after the student has accumulated absences in excess of 12.5 percent of the total hours of instruction or four (4) class meetings.

 

STUDENT EVALUATION POLICIES

 

1. Evaluation would constitute of a combination of quizzes, assignments & examinations. And this would be discussed in class and decided and confirmed in writing in class during the present semester. Grade shall be based on :
   1. Home work assignments
   2. Weekly Quizzes & exams
   3. Class room participation
   4. A final examination

 

 

2. All assignments and exams must be written in ink or be computer printed. No use pencils allowed to improve legibility.
3. Use of computer & cell phones in the class is NOT allowed, unless approved by the instructor for specific & special circumstances.
4. Students are expected to behave as matured and educated adults at all times during the class. Learning discipline is an important part of the construction industry and safety.
5. Student MUST have school issued email listed in order to receive class related information & other related communications from the instructor.
6. Communications, written & verbal are an important part of class.
7. Strict adherence to honesty and decent etiquettes is expected from all students while in class, and while dealing with each other, as well as the instructor. Violations WILL lead to expulsion from class.

 

 

GRADING SCALE

The percentage of total points that a student achieves is converted to a decimal grade as follows:

 

• 90% to 100% =       0=  A
• 80% to 89% =       0  = B      
• 70% to 79% =       0  = C
• 60% to 69% =        0   = D
• 59% &below =       0   = F

 

Course Calendar

(It may change as required to cover materials being taught)

 

Week   1

• Safety & Orientation
• Building Structures & Systems Overview

Week   2

• Description of the Construction Industry
• Properties of Materials

Week   3

• Properties of Materials
• The Building Site Selection Criteria

Week   4

• Soil Types & Testing
• Foundations Types

Week   5.

• Concrete Construction
• Masonry Construction

Week  6

• Ferrous Metals
• Nonferrous Metals

Week 7

• Wood as Construction Material
• Wood Construction Material (Count.)

Week  8     

• Overview of materials covered in class
• Final Exam