This course is intended to introduce the civil engineering students to the natural characteristics, methods of manufacturing, design of sections and construction, and testing of civil engineering materials. Basic civil engineering materials covered within the framework of this course are aggregates, masonry, wood, Portland cement concrete, asphalt, and soil. Assigned homework are due as will be arranged. Late submission results in partial grade loss.
Unannounced quizzes are probable to ensure students are keeping up with course work.
Attendance of final exam is mandatory. If a student does not wish to solve given assignments, then this student may request that the assignments points be shifted to any or all of the three exams. Students may also elect to shift the points of any or both of the term tests to the final exam. This election, however, must be made before tests. Students should be aware of the risk involved with such decisions.