CMGT 206 - Construction Materials

Units: 3
Introduction to the fundamentals of construction materials science, with emphasis on the origin, processing, properties, and use of materials such as steel, concrete, wood, and polymers.

Prerequisites: All of: CHEM 110, CMGT 101, PHYS 125.
Co-requisites: PHYS 126.
Equivalent Quarter Course: CMGT 2060.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Course Typically Offered: Fall ONLY

Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Understand the fundamental behavior of materials. Identify construction materials and analyze their properties;
Assess different construction materials in the laboratory;
Understand the environmental impact of construction materials production, use, and disposal.