- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
Introduces basic materials and methods used in construction. Topics include: physical and chemical properties; the manufacturing process of various material and methods and the way they are implemented in a construction project. Div 1 to 5 of the Masterformat.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$553.29 - $595.33 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
- Identify the various parties involved in the construction process.
- Identify the role of and the requirements of the codes and standards process.
- Identify construction materials from the first six divisions of the MasterFormat and allocate them according to standard practice grouping.
- Understand the chemical and physical make-up of some basic construction materials.
- Identify basic methods of fabricating and installing these basic construction components.
- Understand the sequence of installing these basic components with a view to authorities having jurisdiction.
Effective as of Fall 2003
Related Programs
Materials and Methods 1 (BLDC 1050) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Construction and the Environment
- Architectural and Building Technology
Certificate Part-time
- Building Construction Technology
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Construction Estimating
Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2024
Below are two offerings of BLDC 1050 for the Fall 2024 term.
CRN 33799
Dates
Thu Sep 05 - Thu Nov 21
- 12 weeks
- CRN 33799
- Domestic fees $595.33
Status
Seats Available
4 seats remaining as of Fri July 26, 2024 at 6:28 pm (PDT). Availability may change at any time.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 05 - Nov 21 | Thu | 18:45 - 21:45 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 330 |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
CRN 33593
Dates
Wed Sep 04 - Wed Nov 20
- 12 weeks
- CRN 33593
- Domestic fees $553.29
Status
Full
This course offering is full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 04 - Nov 20 | Wed | 18:45 - 21:45 | Online |
Instructor
Michael Wilkinson
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- ***This is not a self-paced course. There will be specific time lines for assignments and exams.*** You will require a stable internet connection, a laptop or desktop computer for this course. You must also have an e-mail address and access to a computer capable of downloading basic documents. Students will participate in weekly "Virtual Classroom" sessions, per the above class schedule. Important course information will be sent to registered students closer to course start date. Make sure your email address on your student account is correct and up to date.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.