Course Outcome Summary 2026-27

ARCH 1203 Materials & Methods 2

Course Information

Course information
Course Number ARCH 1203
Course Title Materials & Methods 2
Description An continued exploration of building assemblies used in construction. Common building methods such as concrete, structural steel, light-gauge steel framing, and membrane roofing are examined. Commercial applications of fabricated stair/railings and elevator systems are analyzed. A strong emphasis on architectural detail drafting and full unitization of software detail component libraries. Coordination and drafting of civil engineering information for commercial architecture is also 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

Prerequisite: ARCH 1103 Materials & Methods 1
Corequisite: ARCH 1201 Studio 2

Institutional Core Competencies

Course Competencies

  1. Explore the fundamentals of foundations (poured concrete)
  2. Explore the fundamentals of structural steel construction
  3. Explore the fundamentals of light-gauge steel framing
  4. Explore the fundamentals of a membrane roof system
  5. Explore the fundamentals of fabricated steel stair & railing construction
  6. Explore the fundamentals of a commercial elevator system
  7. Prepare a commercial building site plan for Architecture

SCC Accessibility Statement

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