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UQU Programs
Construction Engineering

Building Construction

COE3402
3 hours English

Building Construction

(Building Construction )
COE3302 Construction Materials
3 hours One requisite
1 Introduction to building construction practice
2 Building components, structure types, loads and stresses
3 Earthworks & dewatering calculations
4 Foundations
5 Saudi Building Code (SBC) and Building types as per SBC
6 Midterm Exam
7 High-rise buildings and their services
8 Finishes & insulation
9 Heat transfer in buildings
10 Stairs
1.1 Mapped to: K1

Know the fundamentals of building structures

Teaching Strategy Interactive learning Self-directed learning
Assessment Methods Midterm Exam, Final Exam
1.2 Mapped to: K2

Recognize the components of a typical residential house and use the orrect terminology for these components

Teaching Strategy Interactive learning Self-directed learning
Assessment Methods Midterm Exam, Final Exam
1.3 Mapped to: K1

Describe the construction of high-rise commercial buildings

Teaching Strategy Interactive learning Self-directed learning
Assessment Methods Midterm Exam, Final Exam
2.1 Mapped to: S1

Compare the various house styles and architectural features of SA homes and the types of the main buildings services contained within high rise buildings

Teaching Strategy Interactive learning Self-directed learning
Assessment Methods Midterm Exam, Final Exam
3.1 Mapped to: V1

Demonstrate an understanding of the SA Building Code and building controls process

Teaching Strategy Interactive learning Self-directed learning
Assessment Methods Midterm Exam, Final Exam
Assessment
Weight
Quizzes
15%
Homework
15%
Midterm Exam
30%
Final Exam
40%
Total
100%