SYLLABUS

STATE COLLEGE OF FLORIDA 

BCN 2230 Building Construction Materials and Methods 

Fall 2016 

Professor:       Professor John Mont0ya

Phone:             (941) 408-1417

Office              Instructor Building 600, 8000 S. Tamiami Tr., Venice, FL 34293 

Office Hours:   By Appointment E-mail:             montoyj@sfc.edu

Location:         Venice Campus – Building 300 - Room 302 - 

Course Credits:  4 - This is a 12 week Online course, campus & online

BCN 2230   Building Construction Materials and Methods

CATALOG DESCRIPTION:  BCN 2230 Building Construction Materials and Methods (4) (A.A.). Four hours lecture per week. This course is designed to teach the principles and practices of light construction. Building layout, form work for concrete, concrete placing, block and frame, stair building, roof framing, and exterior and interior finished are some of the topics to be covered.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:

At the successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Demonstrate the ability to understand layout and marking tools, leveling and plumbing tools, handsaws and chisels.
2. Demonstrate competence in understanding footings and their methods of construction.
3. Understand the methods of layout and construction of concrete slabs.
4. Identify and define the component parts of western and balloon frame construction.
5. Understand the components of a frame wall.
6. Identify the different types of block shapes and mortar types.
7. Be familiar with truss and roof construction.
8. Be familiar with all types of hurricane supports.Date of last review: 2/11/02
9. Date of last revision: 2/11/02
10.  

TEXTBOOK

 Fundamentals of Building Construction: Materials and Methods

By Edward Allen & Joseph Iano Wiley Publishers

ISBN-13: 978-1118138915

ISBN-10: 1118138910 Edition: 6^th

 

Material List (You should have these as leftover from drafting class)

BCN 1251_WK1_Drafting Tools.pdf

• 12-inch plastic architects scale, 6-inch compass and divider
• 10-inch 30/60-degree, 8-inch 45/90-degree triangles, protractor
• Soft pencil eraser, lead holder, mini lead pointer
• Mechanical Pencil or Pencil that can be sharpened with H or 2H pencil

Grading: Based on several factors:

1. Satisfactory completion of a series of written assignments. The assignments represent a variety of approaches to the understanding of building construction: textbook work, Discussions, drawing, and participation in building a model of a residential house.

 

            (2) Contribution to the class consists of three (3) variables:

1. Regular logging in and submission of assignment projects, discussions, comments are mandatory. (Given that you have signed up for an online with Canvas course, I expect that you all are competent with LMS). Growth only comes through participation. Non - participation will affect the final grade or if excessive be cause for a student withdrawal.

 

1. Willingness to participate in discussion boards. This includes preparation, both in terms of completion of projects and comments and responses to discussions board images. The amount of energy and enthusiasm you contribute to the sessions, and your analysis and constructive opinions are vital to the success of the class and are highly noted.

 

1. Participation in and preparation of assignments and illustrating respect for fellow students and instructor are some of the responsibilities everyone must share. Any disruption or negligence of these rules by a student as deemed by the instructor of said course will result in the instructor dropping the student from the course. There are no exceptions to this rule

 

1. Assignments/Quizzes/Visual Exams as noted on the modules each week.
2. Mid-Term Exam will be in week 6: May include work in essay form, soft skills research.
3. Final Exam - The Final is due at the end of the semester November 16^, 2016.   It will not be accepted after the due date.

 

1. Submission of a Final Electronic Portfolio at the end of the semester. The Portfolio will contain five (5) drawings that represents clean and sharp drawings that represent the understanding of building principles. The Portfolio is the most important aspect of your final grade. The Portfolio is worth a total of 50 points that will be averaged into your semester visual/discussion assignments and quiz and Mid-term exam.

Attendance Policy:

Student must attend the first class meeting or will be dropped. Space in this class is at a premium. Your posting one the discussion board in week one counts as your attendance for the day.

 

This is not a self-paced course. Each instructional module has specific due dates for assignments provided in the individual assessments. Attendance for this course and for each module is considered to be completion of the course assessments (forums and quizzes) by the due date, provided in the assessments and the modules.  

This course can be taken as an online course IF, student is currently in the construction field, has tools & textbook. A reliable internet provider. An understanding of CANVAS usage on how to submit assignments. Student will sign a form declaring the intent to complete online.

Grading Policy: 

As an eligibility course for online learning, this course follows general practices expected for all SCF online courses. A grade of “C” is required to pass as well as a passing review of your live course which will occur at 4 weeks into the semester.

The following grading scale will be used in this course:

Grade	Percentage
A	90-100%
B	80-89 %
C	70-79 %
D	60- 69%
F	0-59%

             

Student Learning Outcomes (formerly referred to as Course Performance Standards):

Students may access course performance standards by clicking on the “Course Performances Standards” link at the following web address:  http://scf.edu/Academics/CoursePerformanceStandards.asp . A hard copy may be obtained from the instructor or from the Department Office. I have copied the standards to this class on the syllabus.

 

Prohibiting Recording Device:

 

The use of recording devices during class is prohibited, except when the use of such devices is approved as an accommodation through the college Disability Resource Center. In such cases the student must provide a copy of their Memo of Accommodation and meet with the instructor to discuss how best to provide the approved accommodation.

Email:  

As an online course, students are required to communicate with their instructor using the Canvas Inbox, located in the top right hand corner by your name. Please use the Inbox if communicating about class materials, assignments, or other course related questions. Any administrative, enrollment, or other questions should use official SCF email address.

Withdrawal Policy:

In accordance with the State College of Florida policy as stated in the college catalog, students may withdraw from any course or all courses without academic penalty of a W/F by the withdrawal deadline as listed in the State College of Florida academic calendar. The student must take responsibility for initiating the withdrawal procedure. Students are strongly encouraged to talk with their instructors first before taking any withdrawal action. In addition, students should note that faculty may also withdraw students for violating policies, procedures, or conditions of the class, as outlined in individual class syllabi, and such action could affect financial aid eligibility.

A student in an accelerated or short-term course may withdraw without the academic penalty of a "WF" grade any time before the withdrawal deadline specific for the course. When a "WF" is entered, it is recorded in the student's permanent record and calculated as an "F" in the grade point average. SCF encourages the student to discuss a withdrawal with the instructor prior to withdrawing. A student who withdraws from any or all courses can withdraw online. Students should consult with the Financial Aid Services office prior to any course withdrawal. The date for the Spring semester 2016 see below.

Course withdrawals, after the deadline for the term or accelerated or short term course as published in the academic calendar, will result in a grade of "WF" which is computed in the term and cumulative GPA. Appeal request forms, accompanied by an explanation and documentation detailing major extenuating and documented circumstances, should be directed to the Vice President of Academic Affairs, who has the final approval/dis-approval authority. If the appeal is granted, the "WF" grade would be changed to a "W" without GPA consequences. Forms can be obtained from the respective campus advising centers.

Effective Fall 1997, the state mandates a student will be permitted a maximum of three attempts per course. An "attempt" is defined as registration in a class after the end of the registration period.

A student must take responsibility for initiating the withdrawal procedure. If this procedure is not followed, a grade of "WF" may be recorded for the student and "F" calculated in the grade point average.

If a "WF" is entered, it will be recorded on the permanent record and calculated as "F" in the grade point average.

All withdrawal policy statements apply to part-time as well as full-time degree credit and developmental credit students.

In accordance with the State College of Florida policy as stated in the college catalog, students may withdraw from any course or all courses without academic penalty of a WF by the withdrawal deadline as listed in the State College of Florida academic calendar. This semester this date is October 10 , 2016.  The student must take responsibility for initiating the withdrawal procedure. Students are strongly encouraged to talk with their instructors first before taking any withdrawal action.

In addition, students should note that faculty may also withdraw students for violating policies, procedures, or conditions of the class, as outlined in individual class syllabi, and such action could affect financial aid eligibility.

Statement of Plagiarism:

If appropriate to your course, state this directly: Plagiarism is the use of ideas, facts, opinions, illustrative material, data, direct or indirect wording of another scholar and/or writer—professional or student—without giving proper credit. Expulsion, suspension, or any lesser penalty may be imposed for plagiarism.

Standards of Conduct:

Students are expected to abide by all SCF Student Handbook guidelines.

Class Week:

The class week is considered to be Tuesday to Tuesday for the duration of the class.  Individual weekly modules will open on the Tuesday 8 am. This allows you to work on your assignments the weekend prior to the start of the module, or throughout the week until the due date at your discretion.

Late Work:

Assignments are expected to be completed by the due date unless you are otherwise notified. With the exception of discussion forums, assignments will remain open for 1 week following the due date. Assignments submitted after the due date will be accepted for a 10% penalty. For example, an assignment submitted 2 days after the due date that earns a 88%score, will be recorded in the Gradebook as a 79.2% (88*.9).

BCN 2230 Building Construction Materials and Methods with Mr. Jon

Course Calendar Overview: BCM

Week 1 - Aug 23 - Getting Started & Introductions  

 Chapter 1 : Making Buildings pg. 3-33

Week 2: - Aug 30 - Foundations      

Chapter 2: Foundations and Sitework pg. 31 - 77

Week 3 - Sept 6 - First materials

 Chapter 3 Wood pg. 83- 135

 Chapter 4 Heavy Timber Frame Construction

Week 4: - Sept 13 - Types of Wood Construction

Chapter 5 Wood Light Frame Construction pg.171 – 222

Start Wood Truss Project Model

Week 5 – Sept 20 - Wood Cladding

Chapter 6 Exterior Finishes for Wood Light Frame Construction

Chapter 7 Interior Finishes for Wood Light Frame Construction

Week 6:- Sept 27 - Hand Held units of Building

Chapter 8  Brick Masonry pg 309 – 350

Chapter 9 Stone and Concrete Masonry pg. 349 – 382

Chapter 10 Masonry Wall Construction pg 387 - 415

Week 7: Mid-Term – Oct 4

Chapter 11 Steel Frame Construction pg 421 - 488

Chapter 12 Light Gauge Steel Frame Construction pg 499 - 516

Week 8 – Oct 11 - The Age of Concrete

Chapter 13 Concrete Construction pg 527 - 560

Chapter 14 Site cast Concrete Framing Systems pg 565 - 600

Week 9 – Oct 18 - The Age of Concrete

Chapter 14 Site cast Concrete Framing Systems 600 – 612 (continued)

Chapter 15 Precast Concrete Framing Systems

Week 10 – Nov 1 - Framing Systems

Chapter 15 Precast Concrete Framing Systems pg 621 - 649

Chapter 16 Roofing pg 661 - 708

Chapter 17 Glass and Glazing pg 717 – 747

Chapter 18 Windows and Doors pg 755 - 783

Week 11 – Nov 8 - How to Design and Cladding of Structures

Chapter 19 Designing Exterior Wall Systems pg 791 - 812

Chapter 20 Cladding with Masonry and Concrete pg. 817 - 840

Chapter 21 Cladding with Metal and Glass pg 847

Week 12 – Nov 15 - Last Regular Class – Let’s Talk Interior Design

Chapter 22 Selecting Interior Finishes pg 877 – 888

Chapter 23 Interior Walls and Partitions pg 891 – 960

Week 13 – Nov 22 – Finals week - Final Exam & Final Portfolio of 5 drawings

Assignments and Weights:

Your final course grade will reflect assessment of the following assignments:

Assignments	Weighted %
Quizzes	20%
Discussions	10%
Course Construction Assignments	25%
Textbook Assignments	25%
Final Project - Course Review	20%
Total	100%

Technical Support: for CANVAS

All students have access to 24/7 support via phone, chat and email in Canvas. To access technical support for this course, please use the Help button located in the top right corner on every Canvas page.

If you need support from SCF’s Instructional Technology Service Help Desk:

• Hours: Mon.-Thurs., 7a.m.-7p.m., Fri.,7a.m.-5p.m.

• Phone: 941-752-5357

• Email: helprequest@scf.edu

• Create a Help Ticket: A help ticket allows you to submit a detailed explanation of your particular concern. Help tickets create a record for the ITS Help Desk, and trigger an investigation of your individual issue. Help tickets provide you with an Incident Tracking Number that you can use for reference. Be sure to include your contact information, computer type (MAC or PC), which browser you are using and any other information that can help them help you.

Logging in to Canvas:

There are two ways to access the LMS. The first is by logging into SCFconnect (Links to an external site.) and the other is logging into Canvas directly at scf.instructure.com  (Links to an external site.)Faculty and staff log in using their username and email password.

Netiquette:

Netiquette is exactly what it sounds like - etiquette for the internet. Good internet etiquette (netiquette) is being courteous to others online to make the internet a fun experience for everyone. (Instructor Note: as an online instructor, you may choose to specify a list or provide a reference for this topic- but since it is covered in your lessons, we have chosen to omit it here for fear of giving out the answers.)

Disability Resource Center Information:

SCF has a Disability Resource Center (DRC) to assist students.  To request academic accommodations due to a disability, please contact the DRC at 941-752-5295 in Bradenton or 941-408-1448 in Venice, or by email at DRC@scf.edu. If you have already requested academic   accommodations through the DRC for this course please meet with one of the instructors to discuss your specific needs.

Department of Engineering Program Director information: 

If you have any issues in this course that are not addressed to your satisfaction, please contact John Montoya montoyj@scf.edu