ARCH 102 Construction Technologies

4 credits

This course covers residential and commercial construction methods, techniques, terminology, materials, codes, and permits. The study of wood framing systems, foundation systems, stair design, and roof systems. Includes various concrete construction building systems, and steel frame building systems are investigated and presented.

Prerequisites: ARCH 101, ARCH 105, CADE 131, and CADE 132

Corequisites: ARCH 107 and ARCH 131

Quarters Offered: Winter, Spring

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Identify and explain framing systems, foundation systems, and roof systems
Research common construction systems of commercial buildings
Define terminology as it relates to building construction
Identify construction materials commonly used in building construction
Participate in a team to research and present on commercial building systems
Design stair system

Total Hours: 60 Lecture Hours: 20 Lab or Clinical Hours: 40