Course Descriptions-Construction Management

CNBT1210 – Basic Construction Safety      2:2:0

Basic job site construction safety in residential, commercial, and industrial construction. Prerequisite: CNST1361 Type: Tech

CNST1361 – Construction Management I      3:3:0

Overview of the construction industry, job market, roles and responsibilities, and common project management tools. Prerequisite: THEA reading requirement met. Type: Tech

CNST2321 – Mechanical and Electrical Systems      3:3:0

Introduction to the planning and construction of mechanical and electrical systems common to construction projects. Basic calculations of cooling/heating loads, determination of temporary power demands and sizing of pipes, AC equipment and ducts. Prerequisite: CNST1361 Type: Tech

CNST2341 – Construction Documents      3:3:0

Introduces bidding documents and contract documents commonly used in construction projects and understanding of the hierarchy/relationship among these documents. Prerequisite: CNST2321 Type: Tech

CNST2351 – Construction Estimating –I      3:3:3

Introduction to the skills and tools necessary to prepare cost estimates for construction projects; focuses on blueprint reading and material quantity. Prerequisite: CNST2321 Type: Tech

ENGR1304 – Engineering Graphics I      3:3:3

Introduction to spatial relationships, multi-view projection and sectioning, dimensioning, graphical presentation of data, and fundamentals of computer graphics. Prerequisite: THEA reading requirement met. Type: ACAD

ENGT2304 – Materials and Methods for Engineering Technology      3:3:0

A continuation of the study of the nature, origin and properties of building materials, methods, and equipment for their integrated use in completing construction projects. A study of selecting and specifying materials with consideration for economy, quality and performance in the construction of modern buildings. Prerequisite: CNST1361 Type: ACAD

SRVY1401 – Introduction to Surveying      4:3:3

An overview of the surveying profession. The history of surveying and its impact on the world. Review of the mathematics used in surveying. Introduction to basic surveying equipment with emphasis on measurements. Instruction on surveying procedures and the limitations of errors. Calculation to determine precision and error of closure. Prerequisite: DFTG1493 Type: Tech