11/21/2024 12:24:47 PM	CONS 103 Course Outline as of Fall 2025	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  CONS 103	Title:  CONST MAT, MET & EQPT
Full Title:  Construction Materials, Methods and Equipment
Last Reviewed:9/11/2023

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	3.00	Lecture Scheduled	2.00		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	35.00
Minimum	3.00	Lab Scheduled	3.00		6 min.	Lab Scheduled	52.50
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	5.00			Contact Total	87.50
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  70.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade Only
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
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Formerly: 

Catalog Description:

Students will explore the materials, methods, tools, and equipment used in construction. Areas covered will include construction site organization, materials handling and staging, materials and product physical properties, suitable applications for different materials, manufacturing, and service life expectations. Common construction methods and building component detailing to create functioning systems will also be included. Proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and safe work practices will be discussed. Field trip(s) will be required.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL C1000 OR EMLS 100 (formerly ESL 100) or equivalent

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

Students will explore the materials, methods, tools, and equipment used in construction. Areas covered will include construction site organization, materials handling and staging, materials and product physical properties, suitable applications for different materials, manufacturing, and service life expectations. Common construction methods and building component detailing to create functioning systems will also be included. Proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and safe work practices will be discussed. Field trip(s) will be required.

(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL C1000 OR EMLS 100 (formerly ESL 100) or equivalent
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
UC Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Certificate Applicable Course

COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. State standard units of measure for all major construction materials.

2. Identify and compare the properties and use of construction raw materials and finish materials.

3. List common materials and products used in residential and light commercial construction projects.

 

Objectives:

At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Describe the physical properties and proper applications of construction materials.

2. Describe the relationship between material properties and structural form.

3. Research relevant manufacturing processes.

4. Demonstrate a basic understanding of project logistics including material availability and delivery, and product lead time.

5. Explain the basic safe use of equipment and tools.

6. Research the selection of materials based on availability, suitability, and costs.

Topics and Scope

I. Materials of Construction: Logistics and Design Considerations

    A. Variety of construction materials and uses

    B. Factors affecting choice of materials, such as structural form, material availability, lead time, and logistics

    C. Material fundamentals in physical properties, durability, sustainability, strength, and structural performance

II. Materials of Construction: Manufacturing, Properties, Comparative Performance, Applications in Construction, Associated Equipment, and Placement

     A. Temporary construction components

         1. Scaffolding

         2. Shoring

         3. Fencing

         4. Construction facilities

         5. Vehicular access and parking

         6. Barriers and enclosures

         7. Cleaning, sorting, and waste management

         8. Stormwater pollution prevention program (SWPPP) and erosion control

    B. Soil and aggregates

         1. Soil types

              a. Soil characteristics

              b. Moisture, density, and strength

              c. Testing

         2. Soil stabilization

              a. Overexcavation and recompaction

              b. Chemical additives

              c. Geotextile fabrics

              d. Retaining walls

              e. Soil nails and piles

         3. Manufactured aggregates

              a. Select fill

              b. Aggregate base

              c. Specialty aggregate mixes

    C. Surfacing and pavement

         1. Asphaltic-concrete

         2. Concrete

         3. Permeable surfaces

              a. Grass pavers

              b. Decomposed granite

              c. Asphalts

              d. Concrete

         4. Roadway surfacing

              a. Seal coat

              b. Slurry seal

              c. Chip seal

         5. Striping, signage, and markings

    D. Underground utilities

         1. Sewer

         2. Storm drains

         3. Water and fire protection systems

         4. Joint trench

         5. Utility structure components

              a. Vaults

              b. Manholes

              c. Inlets

              d. Pump stations and mechanical systems

    E. Landscaping and irrigation

         1. Planting

         2. Irrigation systems

    F. Fencing and outdoor specialty equipment

    G. Concrete

         1. Site concrete versus building concrete

         2. Concrete mix and additives

         3. Testing

         4. Formwork

         5. Concrete finishes

         6. Construction and control joints

         7. Concrete accessories and embedments

         8. Concrete reinforcing

              a. Steel bars

              b. Welded wire mesh

              c. Stressed tendons

         9. Precast concrete

         10. Lightweight concrete

    H. Masonry

         1. Concrete masonry units (CMU)

         2. Brick

         3. Stone

         4. Mortar

         5. Accessories

         6. Grouting

    I. Metals

         1. Structural steel

              a. American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) shapes and sizing

              b. Connections

         2. Metal framing

         3. Metal fabrications

         4. Metal decking

         5. Non-ferrous metals

    J. Wood

         1. Rough carpentry

              a. Heavy timber

                   i. Species

                   ii. Moisture content

                   iii. Lumber grading

                   iv. Sizes

              b. Dimensional lumber

                   i. Species

                   ii. Moisture content

                   iii. Lumber grading

                   iv. Sizes

              c. Prefabricated structural components

                   i. Glulam beams

                   ii. Structural composite lumber

                   iii. I-joist

                   iv. Trusses

                   v. Structural insulated panels (SIP)

              d. Sheathing products

                   i. Plywood

                   ii. Other sheathing products

              e. Fasteners, hardware, and adhesives

                   i. Nail types

                   ii. Staples

                   iii. Screws

                   iv. Prefabricated connectors

                   v. Adhesives

         2. Finish carpentry

              a. Exterior finish carpentry

              b. Interior finish carpentry

              c. Cabinetry and casework

    K. Thermal and moisture protection

         1. Waterproofing

              a. Membrane waterproofing

              b. Sheet-applied

              c. Fluid-applied

         2. Sealants

              a. Joint fillers

              b. Expansive

              c. Acoustical

              d. Fire and smoke sealants

         3. Insulation types

              a. Fibrous insulation

              b. Sound insulation

              c. Batt insulation

              d. Rigid insulation

              e. Foam-in-place insulation

              f. Fire-proofing insulation

    L. Roofing

         1. Membrane systems

              a. Built-up systems

              b. Single ply systems

         2. Shingle systems

         3. Metal roofing

         4. Foam roofing

         5. Insulation

         6. Specialty roofs

    M. Sheet metal

         1. Flashing: roof, door and window, caps, and parapets

         2.  Gutters and downspouts

         3. Louvers

    N. Doors and door hardware

         1. Function and styles

              a. Fire ratings

              b. Accessibility requirement

         2. Metal doors and frames

         3. Wood doors

         4. Specialty doors

         5. Door hardware

    O. Windows and glass

         1. Function and styles

         2. Frame and sash materials

         3. Aluminum storefront

         4. Curtain wall

         5. Glass and mirror

    P. Lath and plaster

         1. Furring and lath

         2. Cement plaster

         3. Plaster accessories

         4. Finish

    Q. Gypsum wallboard

         1. Wallboard types

         2. Wallboard accessories

         3. Cementitious backer panels

         4. Finish

    R. Tile

         1. Ceramic

         2. Stone

         3. Stone slab

    S. Flooring

         1. Carpet

         2. Engineered

         3. Wood

         4. Liquid and emulsion applied flooring

         5. Resilient flooring and base

         6. Terrazzo

    T. Ceilings

         1. Suspended ceiling systems

         2. Other

    U. Painting and staining

         1. Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)

         2. Exterior and interior uses

         3. Special Coatings

    V. Specialties

         1. Site furnishings

         2. Toilet partitions and restroom accessories

         3. Food Service and refrigeration

         4. Kitchen appliances

         5. Laboratory/medical

         6. Fire extinguishing equipment

         7. Lockers and benches

         8. Postal specialties

         9. Wardrobes and closets

         10. Flagpoles

         11. Wayfaring devices

         12. Signage

         13. Loading dock equipment

         14. Unit kitchens

    W. Furnishings

    X. Window Coverings

    Y. Fixed seating

    Z. Special Construction

         1. Pre-engineered buildings

         2. Manufactured units

         3. Swimming pools

         4. Solar energy systems

              a. Passive systems

              b. Photovoltaic (PV) systems

    AA. Conveying systems

         1. Elevators

         2. Moving stairs and walks

         3. Accessibility lifts

    BB. Plumbing and piping

         1. Cold water distribution

         2. Hot water distribution

         3. Fixtures

          4. Process piping

         5. Gas piping distribution

         6. Water supply and treatment

         7. Fluid waste disposal and treatment

    CC. Fire protection

         1. Chemical suppression

         2. Fluid suppression

    DD. Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC)

         1. Heating systems

         2. Cooling systems

         3. Air Distribution

    EE. Control systems

    FF. Electrical

         1. Power generation

         2. Power transmission

         3. Distribution

         4. Lighting

         5. Low voltage systems

    GG. Alternative building materials and processes

 

All topics are covered in the lecture and lab portions of the course.

Assignments:

Lecture-related Assignments:

1. Reading assignments (20-40 pages per week)

2. Study question set(s) (1-3 weekly)

3. Quiz(zes) (1-4)

4. Midterm exam

5. Final exam

 

Lecture and Lab-related Assignments:

1. Field Reports (6-12)

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 10 - 30%
Field reports
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 20 - 40%
Study question sets
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 0 - 0%
None
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 30 - 50%
Quiz(zes); midterm exam; final exam
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 5 - 10%
Class participation

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Construction Materials, Methods and Techniques: Building for a Sustainable Future. 5th edition. Kultermann, Eva, and Spence, William P. Cengage Learning.  2022.

Construction Planning, Equipment, and Methods. 10th edition. Peurifoy, Robert L., Schexnayder, Clifford, Schmitt, Robert, and Shapira, Aviad. McGraw Hill. 2023.

 

Instructor prepared materials

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