Department of Construction Management
(College of Humanities, Arts and Sciences)
The Department of Construction Management offers the following programs:
Bachelor of Science Degree Program
Construction Management Major
The B.S. Construction Management major requires a minimum of 120 total hours to graduate. This total includes UNIFI/General Education requirements and the following specified major requirements, plus electives to complete the minimum of 120 hours.
| Math and Science: | ||
| MATH 1150 | Calculus for Technology ^ | 4 |
| CHEM 1020 | Chemical Technology | 4 |
| PHYSICS 1511 | General Physics I ^ | 4 |
| STAT 1772 | Introduction to Statistical Methods ^ | 3 |
| Required Core: | ||
| PHIL 1560 | Science, Technology, and Ethics (STE) | 3 |
| TECH CM 1015 | Introduction to Sustainability | 3 |
| ENGLISH 1005 | College Writing and Research | 3 |
| ENGLISH 3772/5772 | Technical Writing for Engineering Technologists | 3 |
| ENGR 1000 | Introduction to Engineering & Professional Practice | 3 |
| ENGR 2080 | Statics | 2 |
| ENGR 2180 | Strength of Materials | 2 |
| TECH CM 1000 | Fundamentals of Construction Management Materials & Methods | 3 |
| TECH CM 1016 | Computer Aided Design and Drafting | 2 |
| TECH CM 1050 | Construction Safety | 3 |
| TECH CM 1100 | Construction Documents | 3 |
| TECH CM 2000 | Land, Route, and Construction Surveying | 3 |
| TECH CM 2050 | Construction Law | 3 |
| TECH CM 2200 | Construction Project Management | 3 |
| TECH CM 2300 | Building Services | 3 |
| TECH CM 3000 | Heavy Construction Operations & Equipment | 3 |
| TECH CM 2400 | Construction Materials | 3 |
| TECH CM 3050 | Construction Estimating | 3 |
| TECH CM 3150 | Construction Project Planning, Scheduling and Control | 3 |
| TECH CM 3300 | Pre Construction Management | 3 |
| TECH CM 4200 | Structural Components of Construction | 3 |
| TECH CM 4350 | Construction Company Operations & Management | 3 |
| ENGR 4500 | Senior Design @ | 3 |
| Business and Management: | ||
| ACCT 2120 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ECON 1031 | Introduction to Business Economics | 3 |
| Recommended elective: | ||
TECH 3179 Cooperative Education | ||
| Total Hours | 87 | |
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Has prerequisite of satisfactory score on ALEKS exam or subsequent remediation.
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This course meets the Bachelor of Science degree undergraduate research course requirement.
Construction Management, B.S.
Program Educational Objectives (PEOs):
- Provide valuable input to complete construction activities of increasing complexity through the estimation and control of costs, coordination of materials and subcontractor scheduling, and supervising the safe completion of quality installations.
- Continue to learn via company mentors, professional organization engagement, continuing education, employer-based training programs or other developmental opportunities to take on increasing responsibilities in a safety conscious industry.
- Foster a sense of professionalism and self-assurance that enables graduates to become informed and participating citizens, emphasizing ethics, civic duty, and social responsibility.
- Maximize resources efficiency and with a sense of urgency through the judicious procurement and management of labor, materials and equipment to satisfy a company's need for profitability.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs):
- an ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline;
- an ability to design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline;
- an ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in broadly-defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature;
- an ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes; and
- an ability to function effectively as a member as well as a leader on technical teams.
Construction Management, B.S.
This is a sample plan of study with a suggested sequencing of classes for the major. University electives may be applied to earn additional academic majors, minors, or certificates. Students should regularly meet with their academic advisor to plan their specific semester schedule to include UNIFI/General Education program and/or university elective hours required.
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hour | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 3 | |
| PHYSICS 1511 | General Physics I | 4 |
| ENGR 1000 | Introduction to Engineering & Professional Practice | 3 |
| TECH CM 1000 | Fundamentals of Construction Management Materials & Methods | 3 |
| TECH CM 1050 | Construction Safety | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 3 | |
| MATH 1150 | Calculus for Technology | 4 |
| PHIL 1560 | Science, Technology, and Ethics (STE) | 3 |
| TECH CM 1100 | Construction Documents | 3 |
| ECON 1031 | Introduction to Business Economics | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| CHEM 1020 | Chemical Technology | 4 |
| TECH CM 1016 | Computer Aided Design and Drafting | 2 |
| TECH CM 2000 | Land, Route, and Construction Surveying | 3 |
| TECH CM 2200 | Construction Project Management | 3 |
| ENGR 2080 | Statics | 2 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 6 | |
| STAT 1772 | Introduction to Statistical Methods | 3 |
| ENGR 2180 | Strength of Materials | 2 |
| TECH CM 2050 | Construction Law | 3 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 3 | |
| TECH CM 2300 | Building Services | 3 |
| TECH CM 3000 | Heavy Construction Operations & Equipment | 3 |
| TECH CM 3050 | Construction Estimating | 3 |
| ACCT 2120 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| TECH CM 1015 | Introduction to Sustainability | 3 |
| TECH CM 3150 | Construction Project Planning, Scheduling and Control | 3 |
| TECH CM 3300 | Pre Construction Management | 3 |
| ENGLISH 3772/5772 | Technical Writing for Engineering Technologists | 3 |
| MGMT 3100 | Legal and Social Environment of Business | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 12 | |
| TECH CM 4200 | Structural Components of Construction | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| TECH CM 4350 | Construction Company Operations & Management | 3 |
| ENGR 4500 | Senior Design | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 9 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Courses
TECH CM 1000. Fundamentals of Construction Management Materials & Methods — 3 hrs.
Acquaint students with the many facets related to construction processes by identifying roles and responsibilities within the construction industry. Students will be exposed to construction with hands on projects. (Fall and Spring)
TECH CM 1015. Introduction to Sustainability — 3 hrs.
Students will gain a basic understanding of sustainability, with focus on possibilities for harmonizing economic, ecological, and social goals for current and future generations. They will conduct practical exercises to enhance personal sustainability. (Fall)
TECH CM 1016. Computer Aided Design and Drafting — 2 hrs.
Fundamental concepts and procedures of producing 2D drafting and 3D solid modeling applicable to design and/or drafting in such areas as architecture, communications, electronics, manufacturing, and interior planning. Lab activities using CAD software on microcomputer systems. (Variable)
TECH CM 1050. Construction Safety — 3 hrs.
Examine the safety practices for the construction industry. Students will receive OSHA certified 30-Hour training during this course and understand the concepts of a Worksafe Program including regulations, safety audits, and costs impacting a company. (Fall and Spring)
TECH CM 1100. Construction Documents — 3 hrs.
Introduction to construction blueprint/plan and specification reading and how documents are created. Students will understand the relationship between plans and specs and how they impact the job. Exposure to old plan reading processes as well as new digital processes. Exposure to a physical 3D building as it relates to 2D prints so students can gain vision from concept to finished product. Prerequisite(s) or corequisite(s): TECH CM 1000. (Fall and Spring)
TECH CM 2000. Land, Route, and Construction Surveying — 3 hrs.
Basic principles of construction surveying equipment, techniques, building layout and calculations. Training with surveying equipment such as automatic levelers, laser levelers, GPS, and total stations. Lecture and lab format. Prerequisite(s): MATH 1150; TECH CM 1100. (Variable)
TECH CM 2050. Construction Law — 3 hrs.
Examination of construction contract principles, construction documents, and the component parts of law affecting construction operations. Prerequisite(s) or corequisite(s): TECH CM 1000 or TECH CM 1100. (Fall and Spring)
TECH CM 2089. Seminar in Construction Management: (Topic) — 1-3 hrs.
Specialty topics in construction management and construction engineering practices that address current trends. May be repeated twice on different topics. Prerequisite(s): TECH CM 1000; ENGR 1000; instructor consent. (Variable)
TECH CM 2200. Construction Project Management — 3 hrs.
Examination of management techniques for all phases of a construction project. Course will cover project delivery methods, bidding and award, project control and documentation, project closeout and quality control. Students will use current project management software for the course. Prerequisite(s): TECH CM 1050; TECH CM 1100; TECH CM 2050. (Fall and Spring)
TECH CM 2300. Building Services — 3 hrs.
A study of mechanical and electrical construction, emphasizing heating and cooling equipment, ventilation requirements, plumbing systems, electrical equipment, lighting requirements, and electrical emergency design. Additional course topics which are closely aligned with mechanical and electrical construction include data systems, building security, fire alarm installation, fire suppression systems, elevator installation, and building code requirements. Prerequisite(s): TECH CM 1100. (Fall and Spring)
TECH CM 2400. Construction Materials — 3 hrs.
The course offers students hands-on experience testing and measuring the properties of common construction materials such as concrete, soil, masonry, asphalt and steel. Students will learn to evaluate material performance, understand industry standards, and apply laboratory results to actual construction scenarios. Lecture and lab. Prerequisite(s): TECH CM 1000; CHEM 1020. (Spring)
TECH CM 3000. Heavy Construction Operations & Equipment — 3 hrs.
Examination of systems and operational procedures used for earth work heavy and highway projects. Analysis, selection, and management of heavy construction equipment. Prerequisite(s): PHYSICS 1511; TECH CM 2000; TECH CM 2400. (Fall)
TECH CM 3050. Construction Estimating — 3 hrs.
Construction cost analysis techniques for estimating materials, labor, equipment, and subcontracting costs in commercial building construction. Prerequisite(s): TECH CM 1000; TECH CM 1100. (Fall and Spring)
TECH CM 3150. Construction Project Planning, Scheduling and Control — 3 hrs.
Examine the construction process of a construction project as it relates to scheduling and planning. Students will gain exposure to planning and scheduling software while understanding the order of operations as it pertains to project workflow and following the critical path. Prerequisite(s): TECH CM 2200. (Fall and Spring)
TECH CM 3300. Pre Construction Management — 3 hrs.
The course will cover construction topics from project inception through bid and award. Topics include: conceptual estimating, preconstruction scheduling, project design and project bidding and awards. Prerequisite(s): TECH CM 3150; TECH CM 2050; TECH CM 3050. (Fall and Spring)
TECH CM 4200. Structural Components of Construction — 3 hrs.
Examine structural construction materials such as concrete, steel, and wood structural components. Understand the process and methods of how these structural components are erected and how applying loads impact the structure. Prerequisite(s): ENGR 2080. Prerequisite(s) or corequisite(s): ENGR 2180. (Fall and Spring)
TECH CM 4350. Construction Company Operations & Management — 3 hrs.
Topics related to the management and operation of a construction company. Topics include: human resource management, financial analysis, strategic planning, business development related to the construction industry, construction company legal requirements and company organization. Prerequisite(s): ACCT 2120; TECH CM 1050; TECH CM 2050; TECH CM 2200; junior standing. (Fall and Spring)
TECH CM 4500. Construction Management Capstone Project — 3 hrs.
Project-based experience that allows students to bridge the gap between academic instruction and real-world practice using teamwork, construction management knowledge, technical communication, problem solving, estimating, safety, quality, project management techniques, technical knowledge, and ethical & professional responsibilities. Teams will work with clients on the development, project management and installation of a specific project. Recommended to be taken in the last semester of undergraduate studies as a declared major in the Department of Construction Management. Prerequisite(s): ENGLISH 3772/5772; PHIL 1560; TECH CM 3050; TECH CM 3150; senior standing. (Fall and Spring)