AR 106 - Construction Materials II

Description
In this course students apply fundamental construction principles and the use of materials and methods for both commercial and residential building based on the Construction Specifications Institute’s (CSI) MasterFormat. This course covers the CSI divisions related to thermal and moisture protection, openings, finishes, and an introduction to plumbing, HVAC, and electrical divisions.

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corequisite(s): None
Academic Program Prerequisite: None
Consent to Enroll in Course: No Department Consent Required
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: No
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 1
Programs Where This Course is a Requirement:
Architectural Technology, A.A.A.S (Ferris State University-Facility Management), Architectural Technology, A.A.A.S., Architectural Technology, A.A.A.S. (Ferris State University-Construction Management), Pathway Degree with Art, Architecture, and Mechanical Design Concentration, A.A., Pre-Master of Architecture, A.A. (Lawrence Technological University)

General Education Requirement:
None
General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO):
NA
Course Learning Outcomes:

Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of the construction process and how a building is constructed.
Demonstrate an understanding of the CSI MasterFormat.
Select the appropriate materials for both commercial and residential construction.
Utilize materials approprietly in the construction of the building.
Analyze construction details and construct a better working construction detail based on the analysis.
Explain sustainable building practices and how it relates to the construction of a building.
Use visual representations such as graphs, charts, or graphics to enhance the meaning of the message that is being communicated.
Complete work accurately, with attention to detail.

Course Outline:
I. General Introduction to the course (Review of AR 105, Construction Materials I)

II. Thermal and Moisture Protection

III. Openings

IV. Finishes

V. Plumbing

VI. Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning

VII. Electrical Systems

Approved for Online and Hybrid Delivery?:
Yes
Instructional Strategies:
Lectures: 50-60%

Laboratory work: 10-20%

Review of construction documents: 20-30%

Mandatory Course Components:
None
Equivalent Courses:
None

Accepted GRCC Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Credit: None
AP Min. Score: NA
Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: None

Course prepares students to seek the following external certification:
No
Course-Specific Placement Test: None
Course Aligned with ARW/IRW Pairing: IRW 97, IRW 98, IRW 99

Mandatory Department Assessment Measures:
None

Course Type:
Program Requirement- Offering designed to meet the learning needs of students in a specific GRCC program.
Course Format:
Lecture/Lab - Must meet Lecture & Lab Ratios
Total Lecture/Lab Hours Per Week: 4
People Soft Course ID Number: 102520
Course CIP Code: 04.9999
Maximum Course Enrollment: 24
General Room Request: None

High School Articulation Agreements exist?: No
If yes, with which high schools?: NA
Non-Credit GRCC Articulation Agreement With What Area: No
Identify the Non Credit Programs this Course is Accepted: NA

School: School of STEM
Department: Architectural and Mechanical Design
Discipline: AR
Faculty Credential Requirements:
Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement), Professionally qualified through work experience in field (Perkins Act or Other) (list below)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details:
Must be able to explain to students, how buildings are constructed so they can understand the process. Must have had outside experience constructing or designing a building. Must have had 4000 hours of outside work experience.

Major Course Revisions: N/A
Last Revision Date Effective: 20230221T10:07:45
Course Review & Revision Year: 2027-2028