CMGT 2301: Architectural Drafting
Architectural drafting procedures, practices, and symbols, including
preparation of detailed working drawings for residential and commercial
construction.
CMGT 2305: Surveying
Introduction to basic surveying equipment with emphasis on measurements.
Instruction on surveying procedures and the limitation of errors.
CMGT 3301: Introduction to Construction Management
Characteristics of the construction industry; types of construction
companies; contracts; people involved in a project, their responsibilities
and interrelationships; ethical conduct, evolution of a project;
interpreting working drawings; construction bonds; contract documents.
Course fee: $15. Equipment fee: $15.
CMGT 3303: Construction Materials and Methods I
Materials, methods and sequences of the construction process; emphasis on
design, specification, purchase and use of concrete, steel, masonry and
wood. An understanding of the uses of construction materials. Course fee:
$15. Lab fee: $15. Equipment fee: $15.
CMGT 3310: Introduction to Construction Structural Systems
Analysis and design of structural members in wood and concrete and their
relationship to building design and construction; with computer analysis and
design of specific topics. Prerequisite: CMGT 3301, CMGT 3303. Course fee:
$15.
CMGT 2305: Surveying
Introduction to basic surveying equipment with emphasis on measurements.
Instruction on surveying procedures and the limitation of errors.
CMGT 3320: Soils & Foundations in Construction
Introduction to soils types found on construction projects; properties and
classification of soil, embankment control, dewatering, excavation supports,
foundations, piers, and pilings. Prerequisite: CMGT 3301, CMGT 3303. Course
fee: $15. Lab fee: $15. Equipment fee: $15.
CMGT 3365: Mechanical and Electrical Systems
Mechanical and electrical systems with a major emphasis on the estimate and
installation, design and control of the electrical, heating, ventilation and
cooling system, site planning and acoustical treatments. Prerequisite: CMGT
3301, CMGT 3303. Course fee: $15.
CMGT 4310: Construction Estimating
Systems approach to determining required quantities of construction
materials; quantification of various types of foundation systems, structural
systems and building envelope systems; excerpts of contract documents from a
variety of different building projects.
CMGT 4312: Advanced Estimating
Quantification and pricing of direct field costs and general condition costs
from construction documents; the preparation of complete lump sum bid
package ready for project execution; utilization of complete set of contract
documents required. Prerequisite: all 3000 level courses. Course fee: $15.
Lab fee: $15.
CMGT 4313: Applied
Construction Structural Systems
Structural principles applied to the design and construction of
architectural reinforced concrete structures, reinforced masonry structures,
and other selected topics. Students build projects utilizing a Service
Learning Project. Prerequisite: all 3000 level courses. Course fee: $15. Lab
fee: $15. Equipment fee: $15.
CMGT 4315: Construction Systems
Application of statics and strength of materials for construction of
architectural timber and steel buildings with computer analysis and design
of specific topics.
CMGT 4330: Construction Equipment and Methods
Principles of managing construction equipment including: selection,
operation and safety; development of skills necessary to choose an equipment
mix that yields maximum productivity and best value. Prerequisite: all 3000
level courses. Course fee: $15. Equipment fee: $15.
CMGT 4331: Construction Scheduling
An introduction to construction project management scheduling covering
concepts of project selection & scheduling, utilizing the estimate to
predict the schedule, scheduling subcontracting, cost controls, project
documentation, construction bonds, insurance, payments and the elements of
close out; development of professional communication skills through student
prepared multi-media presentations. Prerequisite: all 3000 level courses.
Course fee: $15. Lab fee: $15. Computer access fee: $15.
CMGT 4335: Construction Law and Ethics
Introduction to basic contract and tort issues and their application in the
construction industry; delineation of the various types of contracts and
remedies available to parties involved in a construction project; additional
related topics including bidding, delays, mechanics liens, site conditions,
warranties and the Uniform Commercial Code as it relates to the construction
industry. Prerequisite: all 3000 level courses. Course fee: $15.
CMGT 4375: Construction Administration & Economics
Project planning, cost controls, and construction related financial
documents including: schedule of values, labor and operations cost reports,
income statements, balance sheets and construction budgets; emphasis on the
development of techniques required to ethically and effectively monitor the
financial aspects of a construction project. Prerequisites all 3000 level
courses. Course fee: $15.
CMGT 4385: Commercial Construction
A senior course for students preparing to enter the commercial construction
sector; project management of commercial construction projects, including:
aspects of design, bidding/estimating. Presentation, value engineering,
contracts/negotiation, subcontractor relations, cost controls, management
during construction, close out, and post-construction requirements.
Prerequisites: all 3000 level courses. Course fee: $15. Equipment fee: $15.
CMGT 4395: Construction Management Capstone
A senior capstone course with a significant SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT for
students preparing to enter all sectors of the construction industry;
integration of all construction management principles learned are put to use
in the delivery and management of a cohesive community service project.
Prerequisites: senior standing. Course fee: $15. Lab fee: $15. Equipment
fee: $15.