CTLS 1820 Materials Technology
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 |
| 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
- Critical and Creative Thinking - Students will be able to demonstrate purposeful thinking with the goal of using a creative process for developing and building upon ideas and/or the goal of using a critical process for the analyzing and evaluating of ideas.
Course Competencies
- Describe basic geological components of rocks
- Explain the geological history of Minnesota
- Analyze aggregates
- Analyze aggregate sampling
- Identify aggregate testing procedures
- Review the MnDOT specifications for aggregate
- Identify concrete basics
- Define the materials used for concrete
- Review the MnDOT mixes and specifications
- Identify concrete field test and procedures
- Examine required documentation for concrete
- Complete MnDOT Certification
SCC Accessibility Statement
South Central College strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you have a disability and need accommodations for access to this class, contact the Academic Support Center to request and discuss accommodations.
North Mankato: Room B-132, (507) 389-7222; Faribault: Room A-116, (507) 332-7222.
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