Our textbook is Civil Engineering & Architecture, by Matteson et. al.

Course Outline

Unit 1: Design of Building Structures

1. Foundations

2. Floors and Walls

3. Doors and Windows

4. Roof Systems

5. Exterior Envelope

6. Finishing the Interior

Unit 2: Design of Building Services & Utilities

7. Plumbing Systems

8. Electrical Systems

9. Heating & Cooling Systems

Midterm Exam

Unit 3: Structural Concepts

10. Forces, Loads, Stress-Strain Relationships

11. Member Properties; E, I

12. Load Bearing Members

13. Trusses

Unit 4: Environment & Sustainability

14. Site Design

15. Water & Wastewater Systems

16. Environmental Considerations

17. The LEED Rating System & Green Technology

18. Final Project / Class Presentations

Final Exam