Materials and Methods of Construction Syllabus for 2015-2016
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Course

ARCE-1303-001 Materials and Methods of Construction

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Course Description

Properties, specifications, vendor references and uses of materials as related to architectural systems of structures.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 2 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

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Textbooks

Interior Design Materials and Specifications - Lisa Godsey

Supplies

Architectural scale

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Student Performance

Learning Objectives for this course include:

• Determine and evaluate materials
• Analyze a variety of methods for complete of interior design projects
• Evaluation of appropriate materials for an interior design project
• Analyze methods of estimating materials for an interior design project
• Estimate costs and amounts for materials and installation for an interior design project.

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Students are expected to follow the guidelines as defined in the AC Students' Rights and Responsibilities which can be found on the AC Website.  Cell phones are to remain off during class, and students may be asked to leave class if they are being disruptive and thus interfering with the learning environment.  Students are also expected to dress appropriately as defined by instructor for events and field trips.

Grading Criteria

A=90-100; B=80-89; C=70-79; D=60-69; F=Below 60 

Any work missed must be complete within one week of the original deadline or by special arrangements with  instructor.  Otherwise, student will be assigned a zero for the missed work.

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For each absence after the first three absences, two (2) points will be deducted form the FINAL grade.  Three tardies are equivalent to one absence.  It is the student's responsibility to inform me of a late arrival and to get notes and assignments from another students.  To pass the class, the student must be in attendance.  Every class session builds on the knowledge gained from the previous class.

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