CSTN231 - Building Science
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A convenient and flexible way to try out NAIT credit courses without having to enrol in a specific program. A variety of delivery options (day, evening, online) let you study at your own pace to meet your own educational goals.
A self paced course where the individual learner interacts with a computer to acquire knowledge and skills.
A self paced course offered primarily through print media. Communication with a tutor or instructor can be by phone, email, regular mail, or other means.
A course in which student(s) conduct collaborative applied research with a sponsor. The research takes place at sponsor's location and/or NAIT, and is normally completed within a six month timeframe.
An interactive online course, taught by an instructor, where the learner accesses total instructional time via the internet.
(In Person) A course with learning events in classroom or lab or by other electronic means guided by a facilitator using educational technologies such as video conference, web conference, or teleconference.
A course which is generally 6 weeks and longer in duration and requires a medium to high level of involvement from NAIT staff namely: Credit Work Experience, which applies only to the Applied Degree setting, Clinical Placement and Field Placement, both of which occur in the Certificate and Diploma program settings.
The course name for all short-term program based work experience of less than 240 hours.
CSTN 231
Course Overview
This course examines the specific materials and systems of assembly that enclose a building to provide and maintain the desired interior environment. Included are both external elements (roofing, cladding, and waterproofing), and internal elements (air/vapour barrier and insulation), as used in commercial and residential construction.
Prerequisites: CSTN131 and CSTN132
Requisites
Prerequisites: CSTN131 and CSTN132