COURSE INFORMATION Course Title: BUILDING MATERIALS

Code	Course Type	Regular Semester	Theory	Practice	Lab	Credits	ECTS
ARCH 261	B	3	3	0	0	3	4

Academic staff member responsible for the design of the course syllabus (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature)	NA
Main Course Lecturer (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours:	M.Sc. Entela Kapllani ekapllani@epoka.edu.al , By appointment
Second Course Lecturer(s) (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours:	NA
Language:	English
Compulsory/Elective:	Compulsory
Study program: (the study for which this course is offered)	Integrated second cycle study program in Architecture (5 years)
Classroom and Meeting Time:	14:40-17:30
Teaching Assistant(s) and Office Hours:	NA
Code of Ethics:	Code of Ethics of EPOKA University Regulation of EPOKA University "On Student Discipline"
Attendance Requirement:	75%
Course Description:	Need of building materials, definition and development, general qualifications, timber, natural stone, metals and alloys, soil and clay (ceramic materials), glass, lime, plaster, cement, aggregate, mixtures mortar and concrete), synthetics, paintings.
Course Objectives:	The objective of this course is to equip Architecture students with sufficient knowledge related to the properties of materials they are going to involve in the design projects and to solve problems related to the specified building types

BASIC CONCEPTS OF THE COURSE

1	Mechanical Properites
2	Physical Properties
3	Structural Materials
4	Indoor Materials
5	Outdoor Materials
6	Applications of Materials

COURSE OUTLINE

Week	Topics
1	INTRODUCTION TO BUILDING MATERIALS
2	MECHANICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF THE MATERIALS
3	STRUCTURAL MATERIALS
4	STRUCTURAL MATERIALS
5	OUTER ENVELOPE MATERIALS 1
6	OUTER ENVELOPE MATERIALS 2
7	OUTER ENVELOPE MATERIALS 3
8	MIDTERM EXAMINATION
9	INDOOR MATERIAL APPLICATION
10	EXCURSION
11	INDOOR MATERIAL APPLICATION MATERIALS AND LANDSCAPE MATERIALS
12	MATERIALS ON MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, HYDRAULIC AND SANITARY SYSTEMS AND MATERIALS OUTSIDE BUILDING APPLICATIONS
13	PRESENTATIONS 1
14	PRESENTATIONS 2

Prerequisite(s):	No
Textbook(s):	"Building Materials 3rd Edition" S.K.Duggal,New Age International (P) Ltd.,2008."Fundamentals of Building Construction Materials and Methods" 5th Edition, E. Allen, J. Iano, Wiley,2009.
Additional Literature:	Power Point
Laboratory Work:	Materials Lab
Computer Usage:	Optional
Others:	No

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

1	To learn the key concepts of building materials technology
2	To learn the techniques and methods used during analysis
3	To ensure that our graduates are knowledgeable about all classes of materials and their structure, properties, processing, applications and performance;
4	To be able to understand and select the proper type of materials for an inteded purpose

COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO... PROGRAM COMPETENCIES (Blank : no contribution, 1: least contribution ... 5: highest contribution)

No	Program Competencies	Cont.
Integrated second cycle study program in Architecture (5 years) Program
1	Speaking and Writing Skills Ability to read, write, listen, and speak effectively	5
2	Critical Thinking Skills Ability to raise clear and precise questions, use abstract ideas to interpret information, consider diverse points of view, reach well-reasoned conclusions, and test them against relevant criteria and standards	4
3	Graphics Skills Ability to use appropriate representational media, including freehand drawing and computer technology, to convey essential formal elements at each stage of the programming and design process	4
4	Research Skills Ability to gather, assess, record, and apply relevant information in architectural course work	5
5	Formal Ordering Systems Understanding of the fundamentals of visual perception and the principles and systems of order that inform two- and three-dimensional design, architectural composition, and urban design	5
6	Fundamental Design Skills Ability to use basic architectural principles in the design of buildings, interior spaces, and sites	5
7	Collaborative Skills Ability to recognize the varied talent found in interdisciplinary design project teams in professional practice and work in collaboration with other students as members of a design team	5
8	International Traditions Understanding of the International architectural canons and traditions in architecture, landscape and urban design, as well as the climatic, technological, culture-economic, and other cultural factors that have shaped and sustained them	5
9	National and Regional Traditions Understanding of national traditions and the local regional heritage in architecture, landscape design and urban design, including the vernacular tradition	4
10	Use of Precedents Ability to incorporate relevant precedents into architecture and urban design projects	4
11	Conservation and Restoration of Historical Districts Knowledge on historical districts and the gain of conservation consciousness documentation of historical buildings and the understanding the techniques which are needed to prepare restoration projects.	4
12	Human Behavior Understanding of the theories and methods of inquiry that seek to clarify the relationship between human behavior and the physical environment	4
13	Human Diversity Understanding of the diverse needs, values, behavioral norms, physical ability, and social and spatial patterns that characterize different cultures and individuals and the implication of this diversity for the societal roles and responsibilities of architects	4

COURSE EVALUATION METHOD

Method	Quantity	Percentage
Midterm Exam(s)	1	35
Project	2	10
Final Exam	1	45
	Total Percent:	100%

ECTS (ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD)

Activities	Quantity	Duration(Hours)	Total Workload(Hours)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours)	16	3	48
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	14	1	14
Mid-terms	1	7	7
Assignments	1	19	19
Final examination	1	12	12
Other			0
Total Work Load:			100
Total Work Load/25(h):			4
ECTS Credit of the Course:			4

CONCLUDING REMARKS BY THE COURSE LECTURER

I extend my best wishes to all of you for a successful and productive experience in this course. I look forward to seeing your growth and achievements as we embark on this academic journey together.