MUKURWE-INI TECHNICAL TRAINING INSTITUTE

COURSE OUTLINE
DEPARTMENT: BUILDING AND CIVIL ENGINEERING
COURSE: DIPLOMA IN BUILDING/ DIPLOMA CIVIL ENG
SUBJECT: MATERIALS
SUBJECT TEACHER: MISS TERESA
TERM: ONE
INTRODUCTION:
This module unit is intended to equip the trainee with the necessary knowledge, skills, values
and attitudes necessary to use drawing principles in the design, preparation, interpretation and
implementation of typical drawings used in building construction
GENERAL OBJECTIVES
By the end of this sub-module unit the trainee should be able to:
(a) Use drawing as means of communication
(b) Interpret working drawings prepared for implementation
(c) Prepare working drawings

TOPIC SUB-TOPIC
Building stone  origin
 classification
 principal types in each class
 production methods
 defects and repairs
 tests on building stones
 uses of stones
Timber and timber products  growing and cellular structure
 conversion and seasoning
 defects
 classification of commercial timber
 stress grading
 timber preservation
 timber products
 timber as a construction material
 tests on timber
CAT 1  Course work evaluation
Clay products  types
 manufacturing process
 glazes
 tests
CAT 2  Course work evaluation
Bituminous products  types
 manufacturing process
 properties and users
 tests
 Course work evaluation

COURSE EVALUATION
 Discussion questions
 Assignments
 Continuous Assessment Tests (C.A.Ts)
 End of term examinations/final external exams
REFERENCES:
1. Materials Building By Kumar
2. Building Construction KIE Book 1
3. Civil Engineering Materials
4. Hand Outs