Course Descriptions
Foundation Courses
CMgt 2
019—AutoCAD for Construction Managers
Introduction to AutoCAD software skills. Learn and apply the techniques of computer-aided design and drafting (CAD) at a job entry level of proficiency. Combined lecture and laboratory. (2 credits; Prerequisites: 30 semester credits completed)
CMgt 3001—Introduction to Construction
Introduction to construction and processes that shape our environment. A discussion of construction types and their differences, key participants and their vocabulary, and delivery systems. Construction specialists and their roles. Elements of the management of construction. Construction plan reading. Course consists of lectures and field trips. (3 credits; Prerequisites: None)
CMgt 3011—Construction Plan Reading
Introductory level course in construction plan reading and construction documents. Course materials include architectural, civil, mechanical, electrical drawings, and project manual. The emphasis is on the development of skills necessary for the reading, understanding, and interpretation of commercial construction plans and project manuals, including notes, symbols, and plan layout. This course is appropriate for third year Construction Management and CALA students, and at any time for students in IT and other colleges. (2 credits; Prerequisites: None)
Science and Engineering
CE 3202 — Construction Surveying and Mapping
Theory of precision measurements of distance, elevation, angle, and direction of points and lines above, on, or beneath the earth's surface; establishing such points or lines. Elements of coordinate systems, datum planes, and maps. (2 credits; Prerequisites: IT or CMgt or ITI or instructor consent, Math 1271, Math 1272)
CE 4101W — Project Management
Broad, practical examination of construction project management including project planning, budgeting, scheduling, staffing, task and cost control, and communicating with, motivating, and managing team members. (3 credits; Prerequisites: Upper division student in IT or ITI or CMgt)
CMgt 4031 — Construction Safety and Loss Control
Introduction to construction safety, health, and loss control. Hazard recognition. Control procedures. Management systems for measuring/evaluating loss-control performances in the construction industry. (3 credits; Prerequisites: CMgt 3001, 45 semester credits completed)
CMgt 4051 — Construction Materials for Managers
Basic concepts of physical properties and behavior mechanisms for construction materials such as concrete, aggregate, steel, and wood. Standard specifications for material properties. Laboratory techniques for evaluation of each material. (3 credits; Prerequisites: CMgt 3001, BBE
3101 or BBE 3001 or AEM 2011, 45 semester credits completed)
CMgt 4542 — Building Energy Systems
Conceptual understanding of functions of building mechanical systems and their integration with other building components through case studies. Residential and commercial HVAC systems, alternative energy sources, energy efficiency, structural implications of mechanical systems, indoor air quality, and environmental control strategies. (3 credits; Prerequisites: CMgt 3001, junior or senior)
CMgt 4572 — Structural
Frames and Building Design/Construction
Investigation of basic contemporary structural systems in masonry, steel, and wood framing systems. An exploration of forms and performance of these systems. (3 credits; Prerequisites: BBE
3101 or
BBE
3001 or AEM 2011)
Business and Management
ABus 4101 — Accounting for Managers
Expands on student’s lower division work in financial accounting. Emphasis is on using accounting data to make day-to-day management decisions such as: determining cost-volume-profit relationships, measuring various costs, evaluating capital budgets and the acceptability of investment projects, constructing profit plans, evaluating budget variances, and analyzing activity costing and standard costs. (3 credits; Prerequisites: Financial accounting, 45 semester credits completed)
ABus 4701 — Introduction to Marketing
Provides an introduction to marketing as the facilitation of exchanges that satisfy the needs of all parties. Emphasis is placed on the conceptual tools necessary for the creation of a sound marketing plan. Explains how marketing relates to other functional areas of business and the importance of an ethical, global view. (3 credits; Prerequisites: Econ 1101, Accounting 2050, 45 semester credits completed)
CMgt 4011 — Construction Documents and Contracts
Definition, interpretation, and utilization of drawings; specifications; agreements; bidding forms; general conditions; bonds, contracts, subcontracts, and related documents. Appropriate provisions for minority business participation, such as tax exempt status and wage rates, will be included. (3 credits; Prerequisites: CMgt 3001, 45 semester credits completed)
CMgt 4012 — Risk Management, Bonds and Insurance
Identification and evaluation of property, liability, and financial risks of a construction project. Tools of risk control and risk financing. Review of insurance coverage, contract bonds, and underwriting factors. (2 credits; Prerequisites: CMgt 3001, 45 semester credits completed)
CMgt 4013 — Legal and Ethical Issues in Construction
Examination of the role of the construction management professional in society. Broad principles of conduct as well as specific goals to be achieved in professional performance, behavior, and reviews of mandatory requirements. (3 credits; Prerequisites: CMgt 4011 or equiv., or instructor consent)
CMgt 4021 — Construction Planning and Scheduling
Concepts of project planning, scheduling, and control. Understanding project scheduling models with emphasis on the critical path method. Introduction to the techniques used in the industry utilizing commercial software on personal computers. The importance of periodic updating and analysis of schedules and of considering and understanding alternatives will be stressed. (3 credits; Prerequisites: CMgt 3001, CMgt 3011, 45 semester credits completed)
CMgt 4022 — Construction Estimating
Purposes and uses of various kinds of estimates. Techniques for performing quantity take-off, organizing bidding process, requesting and analyzing subcontractor proposals, unit pricing, utilizing published resources, and preparing systems-based estimates. Personal computer programs, spreadsheets, and custom applications to be introduced and used. The linkages between estimates, budgets, cost control systems, and historical cost records will be established. (3 credits; Prerequisites: CMgt 3001, CMgt 3011, 45 semester credits completed)
CMgt 4041 — Specifications and Technical Writing for Construction Professionals
Develop and enhance appropriate oral and written communication necessary for use in the construction process from planning phase through contract closeout. Develop construction-specific practical applications to facilitate the process and avoid common pitfalls. (3 credits; Prerequisites: CMgt 4011 or concurrent enrollment)
CMgt 4111 — Construction Productivity Management
The construction industry as a whole has not kept pace with other industries in the improvement of productivity. The construction project superintendent, foreperson, and the project manager of a construction project have the responsibility to manage and supervise a project in the most effective and efficient way possible. Students will use an ongoing case study to apply theoretical concepts of improving productivity in people, materials, equipment, and processes. Inquiry on modern leadership and communication will be stressed and concepts applied to construction industry. (2 credits; Prerequisites: CMgt 4021, CMgt 4022, CE 4101)
CMgt 4201 — Construction Accounting
Accounting for the construction industry differs significantly from accounting in other businesses and industries. This course focuses mainly on the unique characteristics and dissimilarities which are crucial to understand and manage for all parties involved in the construction process. The course will cover those unique aspects of construction financial accounting, managerial accounting, tax planning, and auditing. (3 credits; Prerequisites: ABus 4101, financial accounting, CMgt 3001)
Architecture
Arch 4552 — Integrated Design Processes
The course will provide a comprehensive understanding of the multiple engineered systems (structural, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire safety, lighting, etc.) that require design and integration in a contemporary architectural project. Students will examine the entire project team makeup -- design professionals, technical consultants, and constructors -- their roles and responsibilities, the various project delivery methods and how they impact project cost, quality, and scheduling, as well as the professional's responsibility to clients and community in terms of sustainability, health, safety, and welfare. (3 credits; Prerequisites: Senior, Arch, IT, or CMgt student)
Internship
CMgt 4196 — Construction Management Internship
Requirement for construction management major. Career preparation in construction management. Students will gain hands-on work experiences in a construction company, applying coursework in the work place, contributing knowledge of best practices to make a positive impact on the construction industry, and participate in career development exercises. Typically 3 credits. Download the Internship Information Sheet and the CMgt 4196 Internship Agreement Form. (3-4 credits; Prequisites: Construction Management major, minor or certificate student, Junior or Senior, approval by CMgt Internship Coordinator)
Electives
CMgt 4193 — Directed Study
Topic arranged with BAS Construction Management faculty. Download Directed Study Information and Agreement Form. (1-4 credits; Prerequisites: CMgt major, minor or certificate student)
CMgt 4901 — Communication and the Construction Process
In this course, students trace the construction project from inception to completion, focusing on the interaction skills necessary for the construction manager to effectively deliver the project through the myriad hoops, hurdles, and pitfalls in the life of a building project. The course will touch upon the many steps a project goes through before and during construction, focusing on written and oral communication skills and techniques. The course is designed as a seminar and features guest speakers as well as mock situations involving students on both sides of a debate. (2 credits; Prerequisites: 45 semester credits completed)
