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Construction Management
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Equipment Productivity and Analysis |
Prerequisite |
CM 325 CM 230 |
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A study of planning, estimating, and managing performance of commonly recognized construction equipment. This course will emphasize the factors that govern or control equipment productivity on construction projects. Students will also study operating and ownership costs. |
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Construction Cost Analysis |
Prerequisite |
ACCT 230 CM 335 |
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Description |
This course will analyze a contractor's ability to bid, bond, and perform a construction project. Students will also set up and analyze a construction budget/cost control system that will effectively identify cost overruns and which can be used to bid future similar projects. |
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Project Administration |
Prerequisite |
CM 370 CM 335 |
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Students will be exposed to the daily construction administrative procedures and responsibilities which occur when managing a construction project. Reporting procedures will be emphasized, along with job site and home-office documentation. |
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Title |
Internship |
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Description |
Available to all majors in Construction Management. Approved practical work experience. Supervised by departmental faculty. Maximum of 12 credits may be applied to graduation requirements. |
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Construction Law |
Prerequisite |
CM 370 |
Course Outline |
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Description |
An in-depth study emphasizing the legal issues involved in the implementation and management of contracts, specifications, and other construction documents. Other issues, strictly related to the construction industry, will be discussed including labor laws, unions, and the rights and responsibilities of the contracting parties. |
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Title |
Topics in Construction Management |
Course Outline |
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Description |
This is an upper division topical course in Construction Management. The course may be repeated when the topic is different. |
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Capstone Experience |
Prerequisite |
CM 205 |
Course Outline |
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Description |
The Construction Capstone Experience will integrate the coursework concepts of the core program in a research/application activity. The course is intended to develop a higher level of comprehensive understanding of the construction process and problem solving associated with the life cycle of a construction project. The course utilizes knowledge and concepts developed in earlier coursework to enhance the student’s understanding of the interrelationships between the design process, estimates, schedules, and contracts. The course will simulate a construction project. The students will work in teams. Each team will be totally responsible for designing, developing, estimating, scheduling, contracting, and administering the works for the completion of a small commercial or light commercial project. The students will complete a major portion of the course requirement through the use of applicable construction software programs taught in the CM curriculum. The course will further develop and utilize oral and written communication skills, which have become a major factor in determining the success of the construction managers and executives. |
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Capstone Experience |
Prerequisite |
CM 216 CM 370 CM 434 CM 460 |
Lasc Area |
No Goal |
Course Outline |
Course Outline |
Description |
The Construction Capstone Experience will integrate the coursework concepts of the core program in a research/application activity. The course is intended to develop a higher level of comprehensive understanding of the construction process and problem solving associated with the life cycle of a construction project. The course utilizes knowledge and concepts developed in earlier coursework to enhance the student’s understanding of the interrelationships between the design process, estimates, schedules, and contracts. The course will simulate a construction project. The students will work in teams. Each team will be totally responsible for designing, developing, estimating, scheduling, contracting, and administering the works for the completion of a small commercial or light commercial project. The students will complete a major portion of the course requirement through the use of applicable construction software programs taught in the CM curriculum. The course will further develop and utilize oral and written communication skills, which have become a major factor in determining the success of the construction managers and executives.
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