CIVL 1000 - Materials

Credit Hours: 3.00

Prerequisites: None

Introductory study of the nature, origin, properties, and use of construction materials. Elementary chemical nature of materials and their interactions. Field and laboratory test studies for identification, classification, and control.

Location: South Campus

Contact Hours: 3
Billable Contact Hours: 3

OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course, students will recognize and use the master format numbering system for construction materials.

Objectives:

List the number of divisions.
Recognize who developed the system.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will list major properties, advantages, disadvantages, proper use, relative cost, and availability of common construction materials.

Objectives:

List the major properties of a selected material.
Describe the proper use of a selected material.
Indicate the disadvantage of a selected material.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will employ basic engineering principles and how they affect the selection of construction materials.

Objectives:

List a basic engineering principle.
Identify the construction material affected.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will research and speak to a specific material as it pertains to use, cost, strength and composition.

Objectives:

Illustrate the material and how it would be used.
Demonstrate the strength of the material.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will submit in writing the results of the research.

Objectives:

Prepare the outline for the research paper.
Create a bibliography for the paper.

Outcome 6: Upon completion of this course, students will use materials in a correct and effective manner in the completion of a group related project.

Objectives:

Plan a timetable for the project.
Organize into a effective group.

Outcome 7: Upon completion of this course, students will calculate various estimations of quantities and cost of selected construction materials.

Objectives:

Prepare a cost sheet for the project.
Prepare a detailed drawing of the project.

COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES
(Bulleted outcomes apply to the course)

1. The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.

2. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.

3. The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.

4. The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.

The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.

COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE
WEEKS 1 & 2.

Orientation, general information, general format numbering system

WEEKS 3 & 4.

Soils and aggregates, factors for choosing materials

WEEKS 5 & 6.

Construction project, wood and wood products

WEEK 7.

Concrete

WEEKS 8 & 9.

Masonry, steel

WEEKS 10 & 11.

Metals, gypsum, asphalt

WEEKS 12 & 13.

Glass, construction project

WEEKS 14 & 15.

Presentations

WEEK 16.

Research Papers

Primary Faculty
Grant, Janice
Secondary Faculty

Associate Dean
Pawlowski, Timothy
Dean
Hutchison, Donald

Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088