Materials & Methods of Construction
Arch 266, Spring 2008


 

Catalog Description

Arch 266 Materials and Methods (3 cr). Introduce physical and performance characteristics of materials; and concepts, conventions and processes of construction methods. Provide a foundation for subsequent courses in architectural technology and design.

Tuesday & Thursday, 9:30 – 10:50 am



April 30 The Final Exam will focus on all material covered since Exam 3 (about 60-75%) buat will also cover general principles covered throughout the semester (about 25-40%). Please note that the scheduled lecture and reading on glass and glazing has been eliminated from the schedule.
April 20

The scores for Exam 3 and Project 3 are posted on the Blackboard Site. The curve for both projects is:
22.75 -25 A
17.25 -22.5 B
13.5 - 17 C
10.25 - 14 D
<10 F

April 14 The third exam will cover masonry and steel, including MSA chapters 16, 22 & 23. As always, lecture notes are posted online.
April 1

Mid term grade distribution, total possible points =112
A 94.5 - 101.5
B 85.5 - 94
C 72 - 85
D 61 - 72
F <61

March 17 Please Note: Lecture schedule has been revised, and Project 4 has been dropped.
Project 2 Curve

A 23 - 25
B 20 - 22.5
C 15.5 - 19.5
D 14 - 15
F < 14

NOTE: IF YOU PARTICIPATED IN THE REVIEW ON THURSDAY, ADD ONE POINT TO THE NUMBER ON YOUR GRADE SHEET FOR THE TOTAL SCORE.

March 3. Unit 2 Exam has been moved to Thursday, March 6. This will not be conducted using clickers, so be sure to bring a #2 pencil for completing a scantron form.
Exam 1 Grades

A > 19
B 16.5 - 19
C 13 - 16
D 12-12.75
F 11.75 and below.

Project 1 Grades A >22.75
B 19.75 - 22.75
C 15.5 - 19.5
D 14 - 15
F <14
Feb. 11, 2008 Revised Schedule and Project 2 are not posted on the website.
Feb 1
Snow Days

The plan for Arch 266 is to
1) extend the project due date to Tuesday Feb 5 and
2)  Extend the exam to Thursday Feb 7.  

On Tuesday, we will also do a practice exam so everyone can be squared away on the nature of the exam and the use of the clickers.  Meanwhile, look at your clicker instruction sheet under "Homework Mode" to see how we will be using them.  There is also an example of typical exam questions posted on the class website, as well as hints for studying for exams. Click on Study Aids in column to left.

Jan. 23 NOTE: Due date for Project 1 changed to January 31, 2007.
Jan. 17, 2008 Note changes in office hours: Wednesday, 11:30 - 12:30, Thursday, 11:00 - 12:00 or by appointment.
Jan 7, 2008 Website updated for Spring Semester 2008