degree program • course descriptions

CST M 102 Introduction to Construction and Architecture 2 (1-3) Introduction to the construction industry; reviewing contract documents, methods of project management, to current issues pertaining to the industry.
232 Construction Systems 3 (2-2) Prereq major in Cst M or by permission, Arch 101 or M E 103, Arch 330. Theory and application of various construction systems and material applications.
252 Construction Administration and Documentation 3 Prereq major in Cst M, Cst M 201. Study and understanding of administrative procedures found within construction projects and respective documentation.
253 Building Codes & Zoning 3 Fundamental understanding of how to research, interpret, and apply zoning regulations and building code requirements.
360 Planning & Scheduling 3 (2-3) Planning construction processes and utilizing computer applications as they pertain to scheduling computations.
370 Estimating I 3 (2-3) Prereq major in Cst M or by permission, Cst M 252, Cst M 253. Applications of quantity survey, techniques in creation of unit costs, introduction of job expenses and bid presentation.
371 Estimating II 3 (2-3) Prereq Cst M 370. Bidding application, advance concepts in the creation of imot cpst and computer software applications.
442 [M] Theory of Urban Design and Development 3 Same as Arch 442.
451 [M] Project Management and Leadership Process 3 Design/construction process and project delivery systems/approaches; analysis of construction management: the construction management process.
452 Construction Practice Management 3 Business/management practices for a construction firm; building construction project management.
456 Methods Procedures I 4 Basic knowledge of site layout, heavy earth moving equipment, excavation and related safety issues.
457 Methods Procedures II 3 Examination of components in a commercial building form; soils as a design material to finishes.
495 Seminar in Construction Management V 1-4 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 4 hours. Advanced study in construction practice management.
499 Special Problems V 1-4 May be repeated for credit. S, F grading.