Course Outcome Summary 2026-27

CTLS 1820 Materials Technology

Course Information

Course information
Course Number CTLS 1820
Course Title Materials Technology
Description This course covers the types of materials, construction methods, and quality control necessary in the construction of driven surfaces. The course examines basic geology with soil identification and classification for base construction, materials evaluation, testing methods for quality assurance in grading and base, bituminous surfacing, and concrete surfacing. This course is based on MnDOT certification requirements in the areas of Aggregate Production and Concrete Field 1. (Prerequisite: MATH 0075 with a grade of C or above, or an Accuplacer Arithmetic score of 56 or above.)
Total Credits 4
Total Hours 80
Types of Instruction: instruction type, credits, and hours
Instruction Type Credits and Hours
Lecture 3 Credits, 60 Hours
Lab 1 Credit, 20 Hours

Pre/Corequisites

Prerequisite: Successful completion of MATH 0075 with a grade of C or above, or an Accuplacer Arithmetic score of 56 or above.

Institutional Core Competencies

Course Competencies

  1. Describe basic geological components of rocks
  2. Explain the geological history of Minnesota
  3. Analyze aggregates
  4. Analyze aggregate sampling
  5. Identify aggregate testing procedures
  6. Review the MnDOT specifications for aggregate
  7. Identify concrete basics
  8. Define the materials used for concrete
  9. Review the MnDOT mixes and specifications
  10. Identify concrete field test and procedures
  11. Examine required documentation for concrete
  12. Complete MnDOT Certification

SCC Accessibility Statement

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