9/27/2004

Instructor:        Paul Z. Wu, AIA. CSI

                        (425) 503-2182   fax (425)823-7888

                        pwu@puget.com

 

Office Hours:    By appointment before and after classes.

 

Required Text:

Construction - Principles, Materials, and Methods – 7th Edition

By Leslie Simons & Harold Olin, Published by John Wiley & Sons, New York, 1990

           

Additional Reading:    

Fundamentals of Building Construction: Materials and Methods, by Edward Allen, John Wiley & Sons

Building Construction Illustrated, by Frank Ching/Cassandra Adams, John Wiley & Sons

            Construction Principles, Materials and Methods, by Leslie Simmons and Harold Olin, John Wiley & Sons

            Materials & Components of Interior Architecture, by J. Rosemary Riggs, Prentice Hall

            Specifying Interiors, by Mary rose McGowan, John Wiley & Sons

Architectural Graphic Standards, Edited by Charles Ramsey and Harold Sleeper, John Wiley & Sons

            Graphic Guide to Interior Details for Builders and Designers, by Rob Thallon, The Taunton Press

            A Visual Dictionary of Architecture, by Francis D.K.Chin, John Wiley & Sons

Building Systems for Interior Designers,  Corky Binggeli, John Wiley & Sons

 

Case Studies:   (see detail sheet) There will be two (2) case studies assigned throughout the course of the quarter.  Each of the case studies will be completed by groups of three (3) students and the results will be presented both in written form and to the entire class by the group.  The case studies are intended to be practical applications of course material in a setting not unlike what one may encounter in professional practice.

 

Pop Quizzes:   There will be a few pop quizzes throughout the quarter.  Emphasis: these are intended primarily for the instructor to measure overall comprehension of the subject matter.  It is also a way for the instructor to measure your performance without making you study for several exams.  The lowest quiz grade will be dropped and there will be no make-up quizzes.

 

Final Exam:     There will be a 60 minutes final exam for this course.

 

Attendance:     Attending all classes is essential to learning this subject.  The course covers a large amount of material and every class is important.  It is the student's responsibility to come to class prepared to learn.

Attendance will be taken at the beginning (and end) of each class.

 

Readings:        Likewise, the course will be more meaningful and successful if everyone does the assigned readings prior to each class.  I strongly recommend additional reading in related reading material as a supplement to each chapter of the textbook.  I would be happy to discuss any problems you have trouble with in class.

 

Grading:          Your grade for the class will be based on the following percentages:

 

                        Attendance                    40%      (including pop quizzes)

Case Studies                 40%

Final Exam                    20%

                        Total:                           100 %   

 

 

Late Work:       No late work is accepted.  The case studies must be completed by the day of their presentation.

 

Accommodation:  If you require accommodation based on a documented disability, emergency medical information to share, or need special arrangements in case of emergency evacuation, please make an appointment with me as soon as possible.  If you would like to inquire about becoming a DSS student you may call 425-564-2498 or go in person to the DDS (Disability Support Services) reception area in the Student Services Building.