INDS 1130 Syllabus

Subject Code

INDS

Course Number

1130

Course Title

Materials and Resources

Prerequisites

Provisional admission

Corequisites

Terms Offered

Offered Summer

Credit Hours

(4-0-4)

Course Description

This course emphasizes the background knowledge necessary for the selection of interior finishes for walls, floors (textile and non-textile), ceilings, and other non-textile components needed in interior environments. Topics include selection criteria and resourcing for interiors, as well as documentation, specification, and code compliance for finish applications.

Course Outcomes

Selection and Resourcing for Interiors
Order         Description
    1             Discuss the importance of interior finishes.
    2             Recognize the criteria used in material selection.
    3             Demonstrate knowledge of research methods.
    4             Justify product selections through supported data.
    5             Demonstrate knowledge of how material selection impacts health, safety and welfare.
    6             List the criteria for sustainable products and their uses.

Documentation and Specifications
Order         Description
    1             Understand the importance of material specification for code compliance.
    2             Demonstrate material specification for code compliance.
    3             Identify the appropriate product criteria used to meet a specific design program.
    4             Demonstrate the ability to write product specifications using industry standards.
    5          List the documentation required for a design program to include estimating, staging, installation and
                    final inspection.