SKCT 102 - Building Materials

Credits: 3

To learn development, properties, and composition of various building materials. To develop perception for economical and appropriate application of building materials. To learn various sources of technical data about residential and industrial building materials. To develop skills of building material application.

Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Lecture Hours: 45 Lab Hours: 0
Meets MTA Requirement: None
Pass/NoCredit: No

Outcomes and Objectives

Identify the primary residential building components.
1. Draw and label a cross section of typical residential platform frame construction.
Demonstrate knowledge of fasteners.
1. Demonstrate the specification and application of construction fasteners.
Communicate basic terminology, technology, and application of primary construction units.
1. Demonstrate knowledge and applications of:
  1. Masonry units
  2. Concrete products
  3. Insulation and ventilation
  4. Roofing material
  5. Plywood and composite material
  6. Interior finish material
  7. Truss manufacturing and application