Purdue University Calumet
School of Technology
Course Syllabus
ARET 22200 – Architectural Construction II
Credits and Contact Hours:
3 credit hours, 6 contact hoursInstructor’s or Course Coordinator’s Name:
Dennis Korchek
Text Book, Title, Author and Year:
Title: A Manual of Construction Documentation Author: Glen E. Wiggins, AIA.
Reference books may be used:
Building Construction Illustrated by Francis D.K. Ching
Architectural Graphic Standards – Ramsey/Sleeper
Sweet Catalogs
Introduction to the Course:
a. Catalog Description:
Preparation of preliminary and working drawings for an intermediate-sized commercial or institutional building.
b. Prerequisites or co-requisites : ARET 25000
c. Selective course
Specific Goals to the Course:
a. Upon successful completion of this course, the students should be able to:
•Understand the information required to assemble a set of construction documents. (a)
•Understand the difference between residential and commercial building drawing
requirements. (a,b)
•Understanding of how to properly assemble building materials-brick, concrete, steel, wood, into a functioning building system. (a, b, d)
•Understand basic structural concepts for calculating loads and selecting beam, column, and lintel sizes and to pick wood joists and trusses from a table. (b)
•Understand the mechanical/electrical/plumbing requirements to be considered in architectural design. (d)
•Ability to research methods of construction and materials required to make a written
presentation. (g)
•Understand how contractors interpret drawings to construct real buildings.
•Be able to see how this course can relate to other class work and to develop sufficient
confidence to build upon this information in the working world. (h)
b. Student Outcomes
This course satisfies ABET Criteria a, b, d, g, and h.
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ARET 22200
Course Delivery Methods (check all that apply):
√ Lecture
□ Laboratory
□ Online
□ Discussion groups
□ Projects
□ Other (explain)
Factors Used to Determine the Course Grade (check all that apply):
√ Quizzes – 10 @ 2% each = 20%
□ Exams
□ Homework
□ Papers
□ Lab Reports
□ Class participation
√ How final grade is determined –1 presentation – 5%, drawings, called phases, 1- 3 5, 10, and 15%) plus final phase – 50%
Brief List of Topics to be covered:
•AutoCad – make a presentation of drawing basics to class or other related skills that the class could use.
•Detailed presentation of the various drawing types with examples.
•Brick and Block Masonry, mortar – types and methods of construction.
•Steel columns and lintels, materials, calculations, construction methods what they are used for and where.
•Waterproofing and flashing, what they are used for and where.
•Concrete, materials, methods of construction.
•Masonry veneer construction.
•Wood stud framing and metal stud framing, comparisons.
•Gypsum board materials, applications to studs or other structure, joint treatment and finishes.
•Acoustical ceilings, tile materials and suspension systems.
•Painting, materials, interior versus exterior.
•Building codes and zoning.
•Schedules- room finish; door; window; hardware.
•Foundations and footings, what they are used for and where; calculations.
•Wood trusses for floor and roof structures – types, materials, spans, etc.
•Roll comparisons of Architect; Owner; Contractor; Building Officials.
•Personal “on the job” construction or design/drafting experience you have had or now do.
•Other topic (check with me first).
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