undergraduate
curriculum
Bachelor of Science in Construction Management
The Construction Management B.S. degree is designed to prepare men and women for middle- and upper-level management in general contracting. The BS-CM degree was developed in cooperation with experts from the construction industry, guidelines established by major construction associations, and feedback from employers and graduates. The construction management major reflects the current needs and trends in the construction industry.
Symbolics and communication 20 Credit Hours
CTAS 121 or CTAS 124 Fundamentals of Speech (2)
ENGL 121 English Composition (3)
ENGL 324 Principles of Technical Communication (3)
CADM 105 Computer Applications for Industry (3)
MATH 105 College Algebra (3)
MATH 107 Plane Trigonometry (2)
MATH 170 Elementary Statistics (3)
Science and technology 11 Credit Hours
CHEM 117/118 Fundamentals of Chemistry (4)
PHY 221 Mechanics, Sound, and Heat (4)
PSY 101 General Psychology (3)
Social science 12 Credit Hours
PLSC 112 American Government (3)
A course in history (3)
ECON 201 Principles of Economics I (3)
ECON 202 Principles of Economics II (3)
Arts and humanities 11-12 Credit Hours
PHIL 220 or PHIL 221 Ethics (3)
A course in philosophy or religion (3)
A course in art, dance, music, or theater arts (3)
A course in literature (3)
A course in cross-cultural or international studies (3)
Physical Activity
PEGN 210 Lifetime Willness & Fit (2)
Physical education activity courses (2)
(Military science courses may be substituted for physical education.)
Major in Construction Management 67 Credit Hours
Major Requirements
CNST 125 Introduction to Construction (2)
CNST 201 Construction Systems (3)
CNST 202(402) Construction Materials (3)
CNST 206 Surveying (3)
CNST 213 Construction Safety (3)
CNST 228 Tech of Construction Graphics (3)
CNST 229 Analysis of Commercial Prints (3)
CNST 302 Contract Documents, Regulations, and Specifications (3)
CNST 303 Electrical, Mechanical, and Equipment Systems (3)
CNST 304(401) Estimating & Bidding (3)
CNST 361(301) Planning and Scheduling (3)
CNST 387 Cooperative Education (3)
CNST 401 Construction Estimating and Bidding (3)
CNST 403 Production Control (2)
CNST 406 Construction Law (2)
CNST 412 Fund of Structural Design (3)
CNST 450 Fundamentals of Construction Project Management (3)
CNST 4xx* Heavy Highway Const. System (3)
CNST 4xx* Mech., Elect. Bldg System (3)
CNST 4xx* Senior Seminar (1)
4xx*: Permanent prefix pending
Other Major Requirements
ACCT 130 or ACCT 240 Accounting (3)
LAW 293 Legal Environment of Business (3)
Business restricted elective 6 (Adviser approval required)
LAW 393 Law of Business Enterprises (3)
LAW 403 Employment Law (3)
MGMT 202 Business Communications (3)
MGMT 360 Management Skills (3)
MGMT 384 Human Resource Management (3)
MGMT 386 Organizational Behavior and Theory (3)
MGMT 484 Management-Union Relations (3)
MKTG 360 Principles of Marketing (2)
IS 265 End-User Computing (3)
Total 124 Credit Hours
Undergraduate Minor in Construction Management - 21 Semester Hours
Required courses 8
CNST 125 Introduction to Construction (2)
CNST 201 Construction Systems (3)
CNST 228 Tech of Construction Graphics (3)
Restricted electives 13
CNST 202(402) Construction Materials (3)
CNST 229 Analysis of Commercial Prints (3)
CNST 302 Contract Documents, Regulations, and Specifications (3)
CNST 361(301) Planning and Scheduling (3)
CNST 401 Construction Estimating and Bidding (3)
Construction Management Undergraduate Course Descriptions
CNST 125 Introduction to Construction 2 hrs
Developing, planning and scheduling of construction projects. Site development, material usage, specifications, estimating, and managing cost control are included.
CNST 171/178/179 Special Topics 1/2/3 hrs
An exploration and study of topics not covered in other departmental offerings. Students may elect more then once provided different topics are studied.
Prereq: Departmental permission.
CNST 201 Construction Systems 3hrs
Structural Systems, associated non- structural components, and considerations appropriate to mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and support equipment. Lecture and laboratory course.
Prereq: CNST 125 and CNST 228
CNST 202 Construction Materials 3hrs
The characteristics, specifications, and applications of basic construction materials such as stone, concrete, wood, glass, plastics, metals and bituminous products. Lecture and laboratory course.
Prereq: CNST 201
CNST 206 Surveying 3hrs
The fundamental use if the transit and level. Linear measurement, angle measurements, extending straight lines, differential and profile leveling, a simple transverse survey, and the keeping of accurate notes. Lecture and laboratory course.
Prereq: MATH 107
CNST 213 Construction Safety 3hrs
Philosophical, social, economic, and technological bases for safety related to the development of a construction job site safety plan. Emphasis is also placed on the OSHA and MIOSHA construction industry standards.
CNST 228 Construction Graphics 3hrs
Basic print reading skills. Symbols, terminology, print organization, and basic material take-off techniques. Sketching and some basic drawing skills required. Lecture and laboratory.
CNST 229 Analysis of Commercial Prints 3hrs
Development of the ability to read and interpret prints. Actual commercial prints and project manuals are used for analysis and material takeoff procedures. Preparation of field drawings using graph paper and sketching techniques. Lecture and laboratory course.
Prereq: CNST 201 and CNST 228.
CNST 277/278/279 Special Topics 1/2/3hrs
An exploration and study of topics not covered in other departmental offerings. Students may elect more than once, provided different topics are studied.
Prereq: Department permission.
CNST 302 Contract Documents, Regulations, and Specifications 3hrs
The different types of construction contracts, construction documents and regulations, the role of specifications, and the project manual in the construction process.
Prereq: CNST 201 and Law 293, or department permission.
CNST 303 Electrical, Mechanical, and Equipment System 3hrs
This course provides an understanding of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, drain-waste-vent, equipment considerations, and other specialized nonstructual systems found in commercial buildings.
Prereq: CNST 201 and CNST 228.
CNST 304 Construction Estimating and bidding 3hrs
The principles and procedures for developing estimates, bids, and contracts for residential and commercial construction..
Prereq: CNST 201 and CNST 229.
CNST 361 Planning and Scheduling 3hrs
The planning process of the construction industry. Various scheduling systems commonly used within the industry.
Prereq: CNST 105, CNST 201 and CNST 304.
CNST 377/378/379 Special Topics 1/2/3hrs
An exploration and study of topics not covered in other departmental offerings. Students may elect more than once, provided different topics are studied.
Prereq: Department permission.
CNST 387 Cooperative Education in Construction Management 3hrs
Construction management majors will be placed on a job that relates to their primary area of study, for one semester. During this period regular employee benefits may be received. Offered on a credit/no credit basis. Credit applicable to the major in construction management only.
Prereq: Department permission.
CNST 403 Production Control 2hrs
Methods of control used in the construction industry for production problems involving the estimate, bidding schedules, cost analysis, cost comparison, scheduling systems, evaluation, and debriefing.
Prereq: CNST 301, CNST 401, and ACC 130.
CNST 406 Construction Law 2hrs
Common basic legal problems associated with construction contracting. Current areas of concern and the significant implications and covered.
Prereq: CNST 302 and Law 293.
CNST 450 Fundamentals of Construction Project management 3hrs
Students combine many previous concepts and skills into a single comprehensive project that includes estimating, scheduling, production control techniques and documentation procedures. Lecture and laboratory course.
Prereq: CNST 301, CNST 302, CNST 401, and MGMT 384.
CNST 477/478/479 Special Topics 1/2/3hrs
An exploration and study of topics not covered in other departmental offerings. Students any elect more than once provided different topics are studied.
Prereq: Department permission.
CNST 487 Cooperative Education in Construction Management 3hrs
The second in a tow-course sequence for construction management majors. The students will be placed on a job that relates to their primary area of study, for one semester. Regular employee benefits may be received. Graded on a credit/no credit basis.
Prereq: CNST 387 and department permission.
CNST 494/495/496 Industry-Based Special Topics 1/2/3hrs
Course descriptions are formulated at the time of an industry's request and reflect the particular requirements of the client company.
CNST 497/498/499 Directed Study in Construction Management Techniques 1/2/3hrs
Available to selected students who have demonstrated ability to profit from a directed study project. Intensive study of a problem appropriate to the student¡¯s area of concentration. Enrollment and selection of a project must be approved by the department adviser and chair.
Prereq: Department permission.
