Semester 1

The course aims to provide the students with knowledge about types, properties, sources, behaviour, application and manufacture of various materials used in the building process such as glass, plastics, ceramics, paints, building boards (plywood, block-boards, MDF etc) and new and emerging materials in the market. Further, prefabricated materials, systems building and materials’ specifications are also discussed. The module highlights more advanced materials, new and emerging materials and technologies.