TCS 112 - Methods/Materials of Construction II

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

Construction Technology

Description:

This is the second course of the two-part introduction to the materials, assemblies and methodologies of general construction organized around Construction Specifications Institute division format. Topics begin with building envelope systems and proceed through finishes, building equipment and basic systems. Emphasis is placed on exploring the impact of design decisions and construction scenario on the final product. Case studies and project simulations are an integral part of the course. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Relate standard construction documentation to the materials and methods of general construction; Identify and discuss building components from the perspective of material source and manufacture; Identify and discuss building systems from the perspective of component assemblies and construction methodology; Perform critical analysis and problem solving relative to construction project case studies and simulation scenarios.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

TCS 111

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.dccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 359-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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