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Architectural Engineering & Construction Course Outline Description: This Architectural Engineering and Construction class combines the theory and application of Civil engineering. Students will explore and understand principles of construction technology, including the science of forces on structures and building materials. They will interpret, draw, and design both two and three dimensional architectural components. In addition, students will engineer and test various structures. There will be an emphasis on the impacts of construction on the environment and society, including the application of green technologies. The course will culminate with the real-world application of this curriculum, in the construction of dog houses, which will be donated the humane society. 1) Construction Presentation: a) Students will explore and discuss: i) Different areas of technology and how they are inter-related. ii) Examples of construction. iii) The four main types of construction. iv) Systems model for technological problem solving. 2) Building Big webquest: a) Students will use the interactive Building Big website by PBS, to explore and apply information on the following topics: i) Forces ii) Loads iii) Materials iv) Shapes v) Bridges vi) Domes vii) Skyscrapers viii) Dams ix) Tunnels 3) West Point Bridge Designer a) Students will design, build, and test bridges in an effort to create the most efficient and cost effective bridge. They will utilize the “West Point Bridge Designer” Software. 4) Drawing and Design a) Scale drawing. i) The students will draw the 2” x 4” framing of the floor for the dog house. They will use a standard 16ths of an inch ruler to create the border, title block, and horizontal and vertical center lines. They will use a 1 inch to 1 foot scale to create the floor plan. b) Three-dimensional rendering i) The students will use “AutoDesk” three-dimensional C.A.D. software to render a full model of the dog house. ii) The students will design and develop their “dream house.” 5) Spaghetti and Marshmallow towers a) Students will design the truss (triangle-based) structure of a skyscraper. b) Students will use spaghetti and marshmallows to construct the tallest structure possible utilizing their truss design. 6) Dog house construction a) Students will learn proper safety for the following tools and machines” i) Hammer ii) Drill iii) Reciprocating saw (hand held) iv) Portable mitre box b) Students will chart the 2” x 4” components for a given side of a dog house based on quantity and size. c) Students will properly measure and mark studs. d) Students will cut the studs according to the other students markings. e) Students will frame together the sides of the dog house. f) Students will assemble the sides of the dog house to create the structure of the dog house. g) Students will measure, mark, cut, and fasten the panels to the structure. h) Students will build and fasten the roof. i) Students will use caulk to seal the structure. j) Students will prime and paint the structure. k) Students will shingle the roof of the structure. 7) Green Technologies Presentations a) Students will research green technology and develop a multimedia presentation to share with the class.