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Aug 06, 2026
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DESN 109 - Construction Materials and Specifications
PROGRAM: Design Technology
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Summer, 2011
Introduces various construction materials, composition and application. Studies specifications of materials, construction contracts, and applications required in the building industry.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Identify the 16 Divisions of the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) Format.
- Name the materials that are represented in each of the 16 Divisions of the CSI Format.
- Recognize building materials and discuss their composition.
- Calculate the volume requirements for structural materials including; cubic yards, board feet, square feet, cubic feet, linear feet, and concrete block units.
- Prepare materials lists for (given) construction phases of a small building.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the legal aspects of contracts and bidding; types of construction documents including bonds; interpretation of technical building specifications and their application to selection and installation of materials, equipment and systems.
- Explain the design and construction process and the roles of the different participants in the process.
- Read, write and edit construction specifications.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- CSI Division 1, General Data
- CSI Division 2, Site Construction
- CSI Division 3, Concrete
- CSI Division 4, Masonry
- CSI Division 5, Metals
- CSI Division 6, Wood and Plastics
- CSI Division 7, Thermal and Moisture Protection
- CSI Division 8, Doors and Windows
- CSI Division 9, Finishes
- CSI Division 10, Specialties,
- CSI Division 11, Equipment
- CSI Division 12, Furnishings
- CSI Division 13, Special Construction
- CSI Division 14, Conveying Systems
- CSI Division 15, Mechanical
- CSI Division 16, Electrical
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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