Course Outcome Summary 2026-27

ARCH 1103 Materials & Methods 1

Course Information

Course information
Course Number ARCH 1103
Course Title Materials & Methods 1
Description An exploration of building materials used in commercial and residential construction. Common building materials such as wood, masonry, concrete, and metals will be examined. Basic building methods such as foundation systems, framing systems, and windows-door systems are analyzed. Introduction to architectural detail drafting and software detail component libraries is included.
Total Credits 2
Total Hours 48
Types of Instruction: instruction type, credits, and hours
Instruction Type Credits and Hours
Lecture 1 Credit, 24 Hours
Lab 1 Credit, 24 Hours

Pre/Corequisites

None

Institutional Core Competencies

Course Competencies

  1. Describe the methods used in masonry construction
  2. Describe the methods used in concrete construction
  3. Describe the methods used in steel-framed construction
  4. Describe the methods used in wood-framed construction
  5. Explore the fundamentals of a foundation (masonry unit)
  6. Explore the fundamentals used in wood framing systems
  7. Explore Window and Door Systems

SCC Accessibility Statement

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