Lower Division
CMGT 141 CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND METHODS (3-3-4)(F/S)
Introduction to construction vocabulary and knowledge and safe practices. Identification of construction materials, elements and systems. Hands-on applications in site layout, formwork and concrete; masonry, steel; wood; and other construction materials. PREREQ: MATH 108 or equivalent.
CMGT 240 INTRODUCTION TO CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (3-0-3)(F/S)
Study of construction management in a global environment. Topics include organizational environments, contract delivery methods, the design and construction process, basic estimating, and basic scheduling. Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheets expected. Occasional Friday field trips required. PREREQ: MATH 108.
CMGT 245 DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND CODES (3-0-3)(F,S)
Reading and interpretation of construction drawings. Introduction to and practice in how orthographic views and pictorial drawings are used to represent objects. Organization, vocabulary and meaning of construction specifications and building codes. Occasional Friday field trips required. PREREQ: CMGT 141.
CMGT 246 CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING GRAPHICS (0-3-1)(F,S)
Orthographic projections, graphic communication and 3 dimensional visualization with an awareness of standard drafting tools & techniques, computer aided drafting and free hand sketching.
Upper Division
CMGT 320 CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AND METHODS (3-0-3)(F/S)
Characteristics, capabilities, limitations and employment of general building and heavy construction equipment. Friday field trips required. PREREQ: ENGR 205 or ENGR 210.
CMGT 350 MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS (4-0-4)(F/S)
CMGT 350 MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS (4-0-4)(F/S). The fundamentals of mechanical and electrical contracting. Terminology, components, and basic design features of HVAC systems; plumbing systems; and electrical circuits and service equipment. Current mechanical and electrical drawings, specifications and building codes are presented. Occasional Friday field trips required. PREREQ: CMGT 245 and either PHYS 112 or PHYS 212.
CMGT 367 CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING (3-0-3)(F, S)
Extracting quantity take-offs from drawings, classifying the work in accordance with the specifications, compiling and pricing estimates, developing cost estimates using CSI divisions and work break-down structure, and preparation and evaluation of bids. Occasional Friday field trips required. PREREQ: CMGT 240, CMGT 245, and MATH 147 or equivalent.
CMGT 374 CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS & IMPROVEMENTS (3-0-3)(S)
The use of statistical sampling, time and motion studies, crew balance analysis, flow and process charts to improve methods, labor efficiency, equipment and materials usage, safety and employee motivation, analysis of management methods for employee motivation and efficiency. Occasional Friday field trips required. PREREQ: CMGT 240.
CMGT 380 ADVANCED ESTIMATING (2-0-2)(F/S)
Continues the estimating process from CMGT 367. Risk analysis, conceptual estimating, estimate accuracy, constructability, and subcontractor qualification and bid analysis. PREREQ: CMGT 367.
CMGT 385 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS AND LAW (3-0-3)(F/S)
Covers contracts, contract documents, and the construction law environment including contractor licensing, lien law, local and national labor law and dispute resolution. Occasional Friday field trips required. PREREQ: GENBUS 202.
CMGT 410 CONCRETE FORMWORK CONSTRUCTION (3-0-3)(F)
Introduction to various concrete forming systems. Design and methods of formwork construction, including issues related to safety and quality control. Occasional Friday field trips required. PREREQ: ENGR 306.
CMGT 417 PROJECT SCHEDULING (2-2-3)(F/S)
Gantt charts, S-curves, Critical Path Method (CPM), computerized scheduling, PERT charts, resource leveling and time cost trade offs used as planning, scheduling, and management techniques. PREREQ: CMGT 240.
CMGT 420 REINFORCED CONCRETE AND STEEL CONSTRUCTION (3-0-3)(F/S)
The structural analysis and construction of reinforced concrete and structural steel systems; including vertical and horizontal loads on beams and columns; bending, shear, compressive and tensile stresses and deflection analysis, and construction methods. PREREQ: ENGR 306.
CMGT 441 CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (2-3-3)(F/S)
Students combine construction field supervision concepts and skills into a comprehensive project that includes supervision and safety procedures, labor relations, quality control, monitoring/ inspection of construction operations, documentation procedures, ethics, and other topics. Students are required to take the AIC Level 1 Certified Professional Constructor Exam as a culminating activity. PREREQ/ COREQ: CMGT 417 and senior status.
CMGT 460 PROJECT COST CONTROLS (3-0-3)(S)
Theory of cost accounting and cost control, with emphasis on cost determination as a tool of management and project cost control. Includes bidding, budgeting, and developing project cost record-keeping system for managing cash, receivable, payroll, and subcontractors. PREREQ: ACCT 206 and CMGT 367.
CMGT 470 LAND DEVELOPMENT (3-0-3)(F/S)
Overview of the land development process, including planning, design, construction, and sale of various types of real estate. Topics include key concepts in successful development, feasibility studies, site selection and improvement, government policy and regulation, project planning and master planning, design of public infrastructure, and construction of site improvements. PREREQ: Upper-division standing.
CMGT 475 PROJECT MANAGEMENT (3-0-3)(F/S)
CMGT 475 PROJECT MANAGEMENT (3-0-3)(F/S). Principles of business development and construction contract management including preparation of proposals, risk management, quality assurance, ethics, claims, and negotiations. Students are required to take the AIC Level 1 Certified Professional Constructor Exam as a culminating activity. PREREQ: CMGT 385 and senior status.
CMGT 487 PRINCIPLES OF PROJECT PROPOSAL PREPARATION AND
PRESENTATION (1-0-1)(F)
Problem analysis, strategic thinking, organization, and communication of a team’s written and oral response to a request for proposal. Typical proposal types: Heavy Civil, Commercial, Residential, Design-Build, or another appropriate construction project category. PREREQ: CMGT 240.
CMGT 488 PROPOSAL SEMINAR (2-0-2)(S)
The formation and delivery of a formal construction industry proposal. Includes presentation of a proposal before a group of industry professionals in a competitive setting. PREREQ: CMGT 487.
CMGT 493 INTERNSHIP
Cooperative education/internship in construction management provides practical, on-the-job experience in blueprint reading, material takeoffs, estimating, equipment management, and project planning.
CMGT 496 INDEPENDENT STUDY
Construction studies as supervised by a construction faculty member.
