Department of Engineering Technology CNET 1160 Construction Methods and Materials 3 Credit hours Fall 2017 Syllabus INSTRUCTOR Aloysius (Al) Attah, P.E. OFFICE NTDP: Room F115G PHONE (940)-565-2022 E-MAIL aloysius.attah@unt.edu Lecture Meeting Days/Times: Wed. Room: B158 10:30 a.m. 1:20 p.m. OFFICE HOURS Mon: 1:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Tue: 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m.; 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Wed: 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m.; 1:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. Thu: 9:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m.; 1:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. OR By appointment EVALUATION Group Presentations /Discussions 10% Assignments (In-class/Homework) 20% Group Term Paper 20% Midterm Exam 20% Final Exam 30% TOTAL 100% Letter Grade A = 90 100 B = 80 89 C = 70 79 D = 60 69 F = 0 59 COURSE DESCRIPTION: The course describes principles, materials, and methods used to design and construct most types of large and small buildings. An evaluation is made available to you at the end of the semester for all organized classes at UNT, providing you a chance to comment on how this class is taught. UNT Provost office encourages your participation in this survey. PREREQUISITES: N/A
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK: "Construction Materials, Methods, and Techniques"; William P. Spence / Eva Kultermann, DELMAR/Cengage Learning. 2011; ISBN 13:978-1-4354-8108-4 SUPPLEMENTAL TEXTS AND MATERIALS: Additional supplemental materials will be provided as handouts or web links in class. COURSE OBJECTIVES: (ETAC OF ABET Criteria and Program Educational Objectives Supported). This course will provide the students with an understanding of terminology/basic process and methods used in the construction industry, along with an introduction to sustainability and "green building." STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES: (Course Objectives Supported) At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to demonstrate ability for selecting appropriate construction materials and practices. INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES: Students who successfully complete CNET 1160 will understand the application of construction materials and processes with respect to residential and commercial construction projects. "Real world" applications will be discussed in class. Examinations will require detailed technical information as well as general knowledge of new processes, methods, and materials along with new trends in sustainability. LEARNING STRATEGIES: Lectures, demonstrations, problem solving examples, student dialogue, student presentations, and teamwork. COMPUTER USAGE: This depends on assignments which will include internet searches for materials and specifications, process examples, and other work as needed. GROUP PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSIONS Lectures will include group presentations/discussions by students of selected chapters/materials from the textbook. Students must participate in the presentation to receive credit. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION USAGE: All reports assigned as homework and the term paper must be prepared professionally. LIBRARY USAGE: Minimal usage is expected. Students are encouraged to utilize on-line resources, suggested supplemental texts and materials, and to provide examples of current relevant issues.
COURSE POLICY/GRADING: Attendance Attendance will be taken at the discretion of the instructor anytime. Assignments (In-class/Homework) In addition to homework assignments, there will be random in-class exercises designed to encourage students presence and participation in class. These exercises may be given any time during a class session. A student who misses any of the exercises for any reason will receive a grade of zero for that exercise. Since these exercises are designed to promote student interaction/team work during class sessions, there is no opportunity for a make-up even if a student has an excused absence from the instructor. Group Term Paper: Groups of students will be required to write a term paper on building construction process. Every student in a group will receive the same grade. A separate handout will contain further information on the paper. Exams: There will be a midterm and a comprehensive final exam as shown in the course outline. Exams will cover all topics including: o All presentations and any topics discussed in class o Any chapters of the text noted in the course outline o Any work carried out to complete exercises and assignments. Exams will be open book. Only printed material will be permitted (Laptops, cell phones, etc. will not be allowed). Extra Credit: There is none. Other Policies: This course will adhere to UNT academic policies, including those for academic integrity (http://vpaa.unt.edu/academic-integrity.htm) and overall conduct (http://deanofstudents.unt.edu/conduct). It is your responsibility as a UNT student to be familiar with these policies, but feel free to ask the instructor any questions pertaining to these. Any accommodations for differing abilities will be made for this course as per the policies and determination of the Office of Disability Accommodation: http://disability.unt.edu/
PRESENTATION GRADING GUIDE: PRESENTOR NAME COURSE NAME SEMESTER PROJECT TITLE EVALUATION TOPIC POSSIBLE POINTS COMMENTS 1. Subject Introduction 0 1 2 2. Organization of Topics 0 1 2 3 3. Clear Descriptions 0 1 2 3 4. Emphasized Pertinent 0 1 2 Information 5. Quality and Effective Use of 0 1 2 3 Visual Aids 6. Effective Conclusion 0 1 2 3 7. Composure and Speaking 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8. Effective Demonstration 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 with a working model 9. Project Technical Content 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 10. Subjective Evaluation 0 1 2 3 4 Composite Score EVALUATOR COMMENTS
WRITTEN GRADING GUIDE: NAME COURSE NAME REPORT DATE DUE DATE PROJECT TITLE EVALUATION TOPIC POSSIBLE POINTS COMMENTS 1. Objective 10 2. Diagrams 10 3. Expected Results 10 4. Original Data Sheets 20 5. Analysis of Results 10 6. Conclusions 10 7. Supportive Data 10 8. Comments 10 9. Professionalism signature 10 Composite Score Professionalism Signature (TA verifies the student preformed the experiment, that the position computer is logged of and position is clean.): Date Completed: EVALUATOR COMMENTS
COURSE OUTLINE: The instructor reserves the right to modify the course outline anytime. Week Date Chapter / Topic 1 Aug. 30 Review of Syllabus Chp. 1: The Construction Industry An Overview Chp. 2: Regulatory Constraints, standards, and Sustainability (Standards and Codes) 2 Sep. 6 Chp. 4: The Building Site Chp. 5: Soils Chp. 7: Concrete 3 Sep. 13 Chp. 6: Foundations Chp. 8: Cast-in-Place Concrete Chp. 9: Precast Concrete 4 Sep. 20 Chp. 18: Wood, Plastics, and Composites Chp. 19: Products manufactured from Wood Chp. 20: Wood and Metal Light Frame Construction 5 Sep. 27 Chp. 21: Heavy Timber Construction (Fastners & Alternative Framing) Chp. 15: Ferrous Metals Chp. 16: Nonferrous Metals 6 Oct. 4 Chp. 17: Steel Frame Construction Chp.10: Mortars for Masonry Walls Assign Groups/ Term Paper 7 Oct. 11 Chp.10: Mortars for Masonry Walls Chp.11: Clay Masonry (Brick) Chp.12: Concrete Masonry 8 Oct. 18 Chp.13: Stone Chp.14: Masonry Construction Review for Midterm Exam 9 Oct. 25 Midterm Exam Chp. 39: Plumbing Systems 10 Nov. 1 Chp. 41: Electrical Equipment and Systems Chp. 42: Electronic Signals and Security Systems 11 Nov. 8 Chp. 24: Thermal Insulation and Vapor Barriers Chp. 25: Bonding Agents, Sealers, and Sealants Chp. 26: Bituminous Materials Roofing 12 Nov. 15 Chp. 27: Roofing Systems Chp. 30: Cladding Systems Chp. 32: Acoustical Materials 13 Nov. 22 Chp. 40: Heating Air-Conditioning, Ventilation, and Refrigeration Chp 31: Interior Finishes, Paints, and Coatings Chp 33: Interior Walls, Partitions, and Ceilings 14 Nov. 29 Chp 29: Doors, Windows, Entrances, and Storefronts Chp 34: Flooring Chp 28: Glass 15 Dec. 6 Group Term Paper Due Review for Final Exam 16 Dec. 13 Time: TBD Final Exam