Course Descriptions
CMGT 3305 Construction Estimating II
This course introduces students to the skills and tools necessary to prepare formal
bids for construction projects. It focuses on pricing, indirect costs, bid analysis
and use of computer aided software. The goal of this course is to expand skills in
new topics of estimating and to assist students in developing high confidence in the
application of the estimating skills learned previously. The course addresses the
bidding procedure from receipt of bid documents through work breakdown, work quantification,
pricing and bid submittal for lump sum and unit price bids, and preparation of design/build
proposals. Lab required. Prerequisite: CNBT 1346. 3 credit hours.
CMGT 3310 Building Information Modeling for Constructors
This course focuses on the skills and information needed to effectively use an existing
Building Information Model (BIM) in plan execution for a building construction project.
This is a project-based course where students gain knowledge on the implementation
of BIM based schedules, and estimates. Lab required. Prerequisites: CNBT 2310 and
CNBT 2340. 3 credit hours.
CMGT 3315 Construction Structural Systems
This course presents the various structural systems used in the construction of buildings.
Building types vary from single-family houses to high-rise buildings to multi-use
facilities. Case studies are examined from a structural viewpoint, in which the rationale
for the structural system is analyzed, and then a systematic construction process
is followed from start to completion of the project. Lab required. Prerequisites:
CNBT 2310 and CNBT 2340. 3 credit hours.
CMGT 3320 Construction Project Planning
Development of parameter cost estimates for activities that relate to the construction
of a building project; work packages sequenced, planned and leveled to develop a working
project execution document; development of procedures to monitor actual field progress.
Lab required. Prerequisite: CNBT 2344. 3 credit hours.
CMGT 4305 Construction Materials and Testing and Inspections
Construction materials testing and inspection procedures in laboratory and field situations
using standard testing equipment, methods, and field inspection techniques per ASTM
and ACI standards. Laboratory reports, computer analysis, data collection and simulated
field inspections are included. Focus is placed on acceptance testing for construction
materials. Lab required. Prerequisite: CMGT 3315. 3 credit hours.
CMGT 4310 Construction Soils and Foundations
The course gives an overview of the difference and correlation between soil mechanics
and foundations engineering. Soil mechanics is the branch of engineering that involves
the study of the properties of soils and their behaviors under stress and strain in
idealized conditions. Foundation engineering is the application of the principles
of soil mechanics in the planning, design and construction of foundations for buildings,
highways, dams and so forth. This course presents a detailed look into soil properties
and foundations design. Lab required. Prerequisites: CMGT 3305 and CMGT 3320. 3 credit
hours.
CMGT 4315 Construction Project Management
This course explores major problems, tasks and techniques required to manage the technical
program in each phase of the product life cycle. Organizational planning, decision-making,
and internal external interface techniques for each phase of the project life cycle
are addressed. Additional concepts such as: Earned Value Analysis (EVA), Critical
Path Management (CPM), Project Requirements Analysis, and Schedule Task Analysis will
be explored in depth. Lab required. Prerequisite: CNBT 2344. 3 credit hours.
CNBT 4320 Construction Law and Ethics
This course introduces students to basic understanding of contractual issues that
are significant to construction managers. The course is designed to teach basic concepts
of contract law and to recognize legal issues making decisions based on current industrial
standards. The course also focuses on addressing ethics in the construction industry.
Lab required. Prerequisites: CMGT 4315 and PHIL 2306. 3 credit hours.
CMGT 4325 Construction Leadership
Development of competencies in various leadership and management practices that are
useful in an array of situations; emphasis on organizational leadership and management
development with specific attention to intragroup relationships and techniques for
achieving group goals. Lab required. Prerequisite: CMGT 4315. 3 credit hours.
CMGT 4330 Construction Management Capstone
Capstone projects course emphasizing a team approach to the analysis and solutions
of Construction problems. Projects will be supplied by industry whenever possible.
Emphasizes scheduling, design, working in teams. A final written report drawings and
presentations will be provided to the customer. Lab required. Prerequisites: CMGT
4315, CMGT 4305, and CMGT 4310. 3 credit hours.