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Syllabus
| Meeting time: |
Tu, Thurs,
9:30 – 10:45 am, 028 TLC |
| Instructor: |
Diane Armpriest, Associate
Professor |
| Office: |
205 AAN |
| Phone: |
885-7127 |
| email: |
dianea@uidaho.edu |
| Office Hours:
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Mon. 2:30 - 3:30, Thurs. 11-12:30, Fri. 1:00-2:30, or by appointment |
| WEB SITE: |
www.uidaho.edu/armpriest/Arch266/index |
Course Description
This course is a principles-based introduction to physical and performance
characteristics of materials, manufactured components and assemblies;
and concepts, conventions and processes of construction. It is
also designed to lay the groundwork for subsequent courses in architectural
technology and design. Material and construction issues will be
in studied in the context of:
• meaning, spatial and sensory qualities defined
by and associated with particular systems, materials and assemblies,
• issues of health and life safety,
• environmental consequences related to the production and
use of the materials,
• economy, efficiency and maintenance, and
• integration with other building systems.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this class, students should
• understand basic principles
and appropriate application and performance of construction materials,
products, components, and assemblies, including their environmental
impact and reuse.
• have an introductory understanding of the complex
relationships between construction technology and architectural
design
• be well-prepared for more advanced courses in building
structures and environmental technologies.
•be prepared to integrate construction, materials
and structures in architectural and site design.
Course Organization and Teaching Methods
This course is organized into four units. Each unit
includes lectures, in-class participation, readings, a project
and an exam. Each component is summarized below, and additional
information is available by clicking on the links.
| Lectures |
There are typically two illustrated lectures
per week. They are intended to provide
the common thread that ties together in-class activities, projects
and readings. Lecture notes are available on bblearn. |
| Readings |
Readings are an essential component of the course. There
are daily assignments from required texts and these
should be completed regularly, before the date on the schedule. |
In-class activities
(with Clickers)
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Each lecture class period will include interactive in-class
activities. An electronic personal
response system (PRS) device, also known as a "clicker" is
required for these activities.
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| Projects |
There are three required projects during the semester. Each
will include group and individual work. |
| Exams |
There are two required Unit Exams held during the semester.
A comprehensive final exam is scheduled during exam week.
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| Extra
Credit |
Four extra credit projects provide students
with the opportunity to improve grades or make up for missed
or incomplete work. |
Required Text & PRS
Mehta, Scarborough & Armpriest. Building
Construction: Principles, Materials and Systems, 2nd Edition. Pearson Education, Inc., 2013
Clickers - a handheld electronic transmitter
also known as a "clicker" is required for use during
each class. The Turning Technologies ResponseCard NXT is the device used in the class. It is available from the UI Bookstore.
Note: Used and new copies of
the text and Turning Technologies ResponseCard NXT have been ordered at the UI Bookstore.
It may be possible to purchase a used copy of the text on line.
Recommended Texts
The following texts will be valuable, especially
as studio resources, in the years to come. Readings indicated in
the class schedule are recommended, but not required.
Francis D.K. Ching. Building
Construction Illustrated, Third Edition. New York: John Wiley & Son,
2001. Recommended readings are provided, and this may be
helpful resource for several of the projects.
Expectations
By now, all students should understand and be committed
to the learning process: taking personal responsibility to get
the best education possible. Therefore, each person will have expectations
for his or her performance, as well as expectations for the quality
and content of each course. I expect that students will
• attend all classes, arriving on time and
prepared.
• produce original, individual and team work of high quality: carefully
conceived and presented.
• participate in all required activities and
complete assignments on time.
• complete all required examinations.
• ask questions and seek clarification as needed, taking
advantage of all course and university resources.
• conform to all university policies and regulations for
behavior and academic honesty.
• all cell phones and text messaging devices must be turned
off during class. Laptops may be used only for
note-taking.
Link
to Student Code of Conduct.
Late Work
There will be no late work accepted for full credit, and no make-up
exams or early final exams, except in truly exceptional circumstances
(i.e. birth of a child). Schedule your travel plans based on your
final exam schedule. If a project
is late, one point will be deducted for each school day it is late.
(The weekend counts as one school day.)
Disability Support Services
Reasonable accommodations are available for students
who have documented temporary or permanent disabilities. All accommodations
must be approved through Disability Support Services located in
the Idaho Commons Building, Room 306 in order to notify your instructor
as soon as possible regarding accommodation(s) needed for the course.
(885-6307, dss@uidaho.edu, www.access.uidaho.edu).
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