Construction Methods and Materials (CTAG, TAG)

Catalog description

This first course in the program introduces new students to the field of Architecture, Engineering, and Construction. The course content relates to the construction of residential, commercial, and industrial buildings, highways, and other civil engineering projects. Students will study, in detail, the common construction materials and their engineering properties, manufacture, and installation. They will also learn about issues pertinent to the owner, designer, project manager, and constructor. The laboratory component consists of class demonstrations and off-campus site visits as arranged.