Course details
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
Cost
$519.05 - $571.11 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Spring/Summer 2023
Below are two offerings of BLDC 1050 for the Spring/Summer 2023 term.
CRN 55620
Duration
Wed Apr 12 - Wed Jun 28 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 55620
- $519.05
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12 - Jun 28 | Wed | 18:45 - 21:45 | Online |
Instructor
Michael Wilkinson
Course outline
Cost
$519.05
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
-
***This is not a self-paced course. There will be specific time lines for assignments and exams.*** Students will participate in weekly "Virtual Classroom" sessions, as per the class schedule above. 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. 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.
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
CRN 55865
Duration
Thu Apr 13 - Thu Jun 29 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 55865
- $557.80
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13 - Jun 29 | Thu | 18:45 - 21:45 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 330 |
Instructor
Timothy Bryant
Course outline
Cost
$557.80
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
Fall 2023
Below are two offerings of BLDC 1050 for the Fall 2023 term.
CRN 33593
Duration
Wed Sep 06 - Wed Nov 22 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 33593
- $530.25
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 06 - Nov 22 | Wed | 18:45 - 21:45 | Online |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$530.25
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
-
This course is eligible for students to receive funding through the StrongerBC Future Skills Grant at www.bcit.ca/financial-aid/strongerbc-future-skills-grant/. Students will register for the course themselves, and then apply for the StrongerBC Future Skills Grant to cover payment (if eligible). ***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.
Status
CRN 33799
Duration
Thu Sep 07 - Thu Nov 23 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 33799
- $571.11
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 07 - Nov 23 | Thu | 18:45 - 21:45 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 330 |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$571.11
Important information
-
This course is eligible for students to receive funding through the StrongerBC Future Skills Grant at www.bcit.ca/financial-aid/strongerbc-future-skills-grant/. Students will register for the course themselves, and then apply for the StrongerBC Future Skills Grant to cover payment (if eligible).
Status
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:
School of Construction and the Environment
- Architectural and Building Technology
Certificate Part-time
- Building Construction Technology
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Building Design and Architectural CAD
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Construction Estimating
Certificate Part-time
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