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BC3 Academic Catalog: 2012-2013 
    
BC3 Academic Catalog: 2012-2013 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

ARCH 215 - Architectural Materials and Construction I


4 credits (4 lecture)
This course will emphasize building materials, their composition and strength, and how they are structurally used in buildings. Topics presented include zoning and building codes, contracts, soil exploration, site preparation, footings and foundations, retaining walls, site and building drainage, concrete, masonry, steel, wood, glass, plastics, insulation, roofing, doors and windows.