AR 105 - Construction Materials I

Description
In this course students learn the fundamental principles, materials and methods of building construction for both commercial and residential projects. Students engage with the design, structure and construction processes using common building materials such as wood, concrete and steel while taking into account building science, material properties and building craft. Students are introduced to the Architectural Technology Program and to the concepts of sustainable building practices.

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?: Yes
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 1
Programs Where This Course is a Requirement:
Architectural Technology, A.A.A.S., Architectural Technology, A.A.A.S. (Ferris State University-Construction Management), Pre-Master of Architecture, A.A. (Lawrence Technological University), Architectural Technology, A.A.A.S (Ferris State University-Facility Management),

Other Courses Where This Course is a Prerequisite: AR 218
Other Courses Where this Course is a Corequisite: None
Other Courses Where This course is included in within the Description: None

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

Select the appropriate materials for both commercial and residential construction.
Demonstrate how to utilize materials in the construction of the building.
Be able to sketch and label a construction detail depending on the material used in the building.
Understand and be able to explain sustainable building practices.

Course Outline:
Module 1: Introduction to Construction & Foundations

Module 2: Introduction to Wood

Module 3: Introduction to Steel

Module 4: Introduction to Concrete

Module 5: Wood Construction & Structures

Module 6: Steel Construction & Structures

Module 7: Concrete Construction & Structures

Approved for Online and Hybrid Delivery?:
Yes
Instructional Strategies:
Lecture: 40%

Lab Work: 20%

Field Trips: 0-10%

Multimedia: 0-10%

Research Project: 10%

Tests: 20%
Mandatory Course Components:
None
Equivalent Courses:
None

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

Course prepares students to seek the following external certification:
No
Course-Specific Placement Test: None
Course Aligned with ARW/IRW Pairing: IRW 101 (Previously IRW 99)

Mandatory Department Assessment Measures:
None

GRCC Course Type:
Program Requirement: Meets 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: 102519
Course CIP Code: 04.9999
Maximum Course Enrollment: 24
Course Software Utilized: None

High School Articulation Agreements exist?: No
If yes, with which high schools?: None
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:
None

Major Course Revisions: N/A
Last Revision Date Effective: 20260220T14:34:30
Course Review & Revision Year: 2030-2031