DCMG 202 Materials & Methods of Construction 1
The course examines the statics and strength of various materials and assemblies in the construction process specific to concrete, masonry, and steel. Students are introduced to sitework, concrete masonry, and steel, and to the behavior and design of fundamental structural elements and strength of properties in the design and construction of buildings and infrastructure projects. Current trends and innovations in concrete and steel and how these innovations inform sustainability are key elements in the coursework. Learning occurs through research, analysis, discussion and presentation, and site visits to local construction sites.