2007-2008 UVSC Catalog

Courses

CMGT 1010 (Active)
Introduction to Construction Management
3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0
Presents an overview of the practice of construction management including heavy civil, commercial, and residential construction. Examines the 5 M's of Construction Management-Money, Machines, Materials, Manpower and Marketing. Introduces construction documents including 2D and 3D building information models (BIM). Utilizes guest lecturers, and field trips in addition to traditional classroom activities.

CMGT 1020 (Active/WorkFlow)
Construction Materials and Methods I
4.0 : 3.0 : 3.0
Prerequisite(s):Basic Computer Applications Exam with score of 80% or higher or DGM 1010; and MAT 1000 or higher or EGDT 1600
Pre- or Corequisite(s):EGDT 1020
Provides a basic knowledge of the materials and methods used in heavy civil, commercial, and residential construction projects. Includes lectures, site visits and laboratory work.

CMGT 2010 (Active/WorkFlow)
Construction Materials and Methods II
4.0 : 3.0 : 3.0
Prerequisite(s):CMGT 1020, EGDT 1020
Pre- or Corequisite(s):DGM 2010
A continuation of CMGT 1020. Provides additional basic knowledge of the materials and methods used in heavy civil, commercial, and residential construction projects. Includes lectures, site visits and laboratory work.

CMGT 2030 (Active/WorkFlow)
Principles of Construction Scheduling
3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0
Prerequisite(s):CMGT 1010, CMGT 2010, DGM 2010
Provides fundamental skills required to plan and schedule civil and commercial construction projects. Familiarizes students with computer scheduling software packages. Covers the efficient assignment of available resources to complete projects on time and within budget.

CMGT 2040 (Active/WorkFlow)
Safety and Job Site Management
4.0 : 3.0 : 3.0
Prerequisite(s):CMGT 2010
Covers the role and duties of job site managers of heavy civil and commercial construction projects. Includes documentation, time and cost control, jobsite layout and control, labor relations, conflict resolution, OSHA safety training and implementation and project safety plans. Focuses on project quality, cost control and safety management.

CMGT 3010 (Active/WorkFlow)
Construction Materials Testing
3.0 : 2.0 : 3.0
Prerequisite(s):CMGT 2010
Investigates the general physical properties of construction materials and their common quality control/assurance tests conducted in the construction industry. Analyzes results of these tests and how they affect construction design. Emphasis is placed on the performance of field and lab testing procedures used in heavy civil construction.

CMGT 3020 (Active)
Analysis and Design of Construction Systems
3.0 : 2.0 : 2.0
Prerequisite(s):CMGT 2010
Covers mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) principles. Provides problem solving experience in the analysis and design of MEP practices used in both horizontal and vertical construction applications.

CMGT 3030 (Active/WorkFlow)
Principles of Construction Estimating
4.0 : 3.0 : 3.0 Spring
Prerequisite(s):CMGT 2030, CMGT 2040, ACC 3000 or (ACC 2010 and ACC 2020)
Covers the preparation of detailed cost estimates based on contract models and documents. Includes the use of software for performing reliable quantity take-offs. Covers labor, material, and equipment pricing. Includes lectures and laboratory work.

CMGT 399R (Active)
Student Professional Organization
0.5 : 0.5 : 0.0
Provides students the opportunity to participate in a professional organization in the construction field. Utilizes guest speakers, attendance at professional meetings, and competitions. Should be taken once each year during BS program for a maximum of two (2) credits toward graduation.

CMGT 4010 (Active)
Construction Documents
3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0
Prerequisite(s):CMGT 3030
Prepares learners to be able to interpret and utilize appropriate construction documents such as contracts, waivers, change orders, employee documents and specifications, etc. Addresses the dispute process in the United States and the contractual relationship associated with construction project delivery methods.

CMGT 4500 (Active)
Senior Capstone Project
3.0 : 1.0 : 4.0
Prerequisite(s):CMGT 4010
For senior Construction Management majors. Involves execution of a construction project case simulation covering all aspects of construction management for either heavy civil or commercial projects. Requires a written project report and oral presentation.

CMGT 459R (Active/WorkFlow)
Current Topics in Construction
3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0
Prerequisite(s):Department Approval
Provides exposure to emerging technologies and topics of current interest in Construction. Varies each semester depending upon the state of technology. May apply a maximum of six hours toward graduation.

CMGT 481R (Active)
Internship
1.0 to 3.0 : 0.0 : 5.0 to 15.0
Prerequisite(s):Approval of Construction Technologies Department Chair
Provides opportunities to apply classroom theory while students work as employees in a job that relates to their careers. Students communicate regularly with a School of Technology and Computing coordinator. Credit is determined by the number of hours a student works during the semester and completion of individually set goals. Three credits may be applied toward a Bachelor of Science Degree in Construction Management. Graded credit or no-credit.

CMGT 489R (Active)
Undergraduate Research in Construction
1.0 to 3.0 : 0.0 : 5.0 to 15.0
Prerequisite(s):Department approval
Provides the opportunity to conduct research under the mentorship of a faculty member. Practices the theoretical knowledge gained in prior major courses. Creates a significant intellectual or creative product that is characteristic of the Construction discipline and worthy of communication to a broader audience. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits toward graduation.

CMGT 497R (Active)
Independent Study
1.0 to 3.0 : 0.0 : 3.0 to 9.0
Prerequisite(s):Approval of Construction Technologies Department Chair
Offers independent study as directed in reading or individual projects at the discretion and approval of the department chair. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits toward graduation.