ARCP 116 - Materials & Methods of Construction II

Institution:

University of the District of Columbia

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Description:

Did you learn about the materials and the varied uses of them in a building? Are you intrigued by how cement turns to concrete? Are you curious about the process by which bricks or concrete blocks are made? Are you curious about how green architecture and sustainable construction affects the environment and the building's life span? These and many other concepts will be explored in this course. Field trips to various sites will be undertaken to get a first hand understanding of how materials are used in construction. At the end of this class students will be conversant in the language used in the building industry to describe process, methods, and material use. Lec. 2 hrs. Lab 3 hrs. Pre-requisite: ARCP 114.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.udc.edu

Phone Number:

(202) 274-5012

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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