CON 101 Construction and Culture: A Built Environment. (3)
fall and spring
Analysizes the cultural context of construction, emphasizing its centrality in the evolution and expansion of built environments as expressions of ethical and historical value systems. Lecture, speakers.
General Studies: HU, G, H
CON 221 Applied Engineering Mechanics: Statics. (3)
fall and spring
Vectors, forces and moments, force systems, equilibrium, analysis of basic structures and structural components, friction, centroids, and moments of inertia. Prerequisites: MAT 270; PHY 111, 113.
CON 243 Heavy Construction Equipment, Methods, and Materials. (3)
fall and spring
Emphasizes “Horizontal” construction. Fleet operations, maintenance programs, methods, and procedures to construct tunnels, roads, dams, and the excavation of buildings. Lab, field trips.
CON 244 Working Drawings Analysis. (1)
fall and spring
In-depth analysis of construction drawings (blueprint reading), interpreting symbols, dimensioning, projections, and general plan organization. Extensive workbook activity. Lecture, lab.
CON 251 Microcomputer Applications for Construction. (3)
fall and spring
Applies the microcomputer as a problem-solving tool for the constructor. Uses spreadsheets, information management, and multimedia software. Prerequisite: ECE 100.
CON 252 Building Construction Methods, Materials, and Equipment. (3)
fall and spring
Emphasizes “Vertical” construction. Methods, materials, codes, and equipment used in building construction corresponding to the 16 division “Master Format.” Lecture, lab.
CON 273 Electrical Construction Fundamentals. (3)
fall and spring
Circuits and machinery. Power transmission and distribution, with emphasis on secondary distribution systems. Measurements and instrumentation. Lecture, field trips. Prerequisites: PHY 112, 114.
CON 294 Special Topics. (1 – 4)
selected semesters
Topics may include the following:
| • | Working Drawings and Specifications Analysis |
CON 296 Field Internship. (0)
summer
Participation as interns on construction projects to observe and experience the daily activities. Internship.
CON 310 Testing of Materials for Construction. (3)
fall and spring
Structural and behavioral characteristics, engineering properties, measurements, and application of construction materials. Not open to engineering students. Lecture, lab. Prerequisite: CON 323.
CON 323 Strength of Materials. (3)
fall and spring
Analysizes strength and rigidity of structural members in resisting applied forces. Stress, strain, shear, moment, deflections, combined stresses, connections, and moment distribution. Both U.S. and SI units of measurement. Prerequisite: CON 221.
CON 341 Surveying. (3)
fall and spring
Theory and field work in construction and land surveys. Lecture, lab. Prerequisite: MAT 170.
CON 344 Route Surveying. (3)
spring
Simple, compound, and transition curves, including reconnaissance, preliminary, and location surveys. Calculation of earthwork. Dimensional control for construction projects. Lecture, lab. Prerequisites: CON 243, 341.
CON 345 Mechanical Systems. (3)
fall and spring
Design parameters and equipment related to heating and cooling systems for mechanical construction. Computer-aided calculations. Lecture, field trips. Prerequisites: CON 252; PHY 111, 113.
CON 371 Construction Management and Safety. (3)
fall and spring
Organization and management theory applied to the construction process. Leadership functions. Safety procedures and equipment. OSHA requirements for construction. Prerequisite: CON 252.
CON 377 Residential Construction Production Procedures. (3)
spring
Process used in residential construction. How a house is built: design, permits, scheduling, codes, contracting, site management, mechanical/electrical. Prerequisite: CON 252.
CON 383 Construction Estimating. (3)
fall and spring
Drawings and specifications. Methods and techniques used in construction estimating procedures. Introduces computer software used in industry. Lecture, project workshops. Prerequisites: a combination of CON 243 and 251 and 252 or only instructor approval.
CON 389 Construction Cost Accounting and Control. (3)
fall and spring
Nature of construction cost. Depreciation and tax theory and variable equipment costs. Cash flow theory, investment models, profitability, and analysis. Computer applications. Funding sources and arrangements. Builder’s insurance. Prerequisites: ACC 230 (or 394 ST: Financial Analysis and Accounting for Small Businesses); CON 251.
General Studies: CS
CON 424 Structural Design. (3)
fall
Economic use of concrete, steel, and wood in building and engineered structures. Design of beams, columns, concrete formwork, and connections. Lecture, field trips. Prerequisite: CON 310.
CON 450 Soil Mechanics in Construction. (3)
fall and spring
Soil mechanics as applied to the construction field, including foundations, highways, retaining walls, and slope stability. Relationship between soil characteristics and geologic formations. Not open to engineering students. Lecture, lab. Prerequisite: CON 323.
CON 453 Construction Labor Management. (3)
fall and spring
Labor and management history, union, and open shop organization of building and construction workers; applicable laws and government regulations; goals, economic power, jurisdictional disputes, and grievance procedures. Lecture, lab. Prerequisites: CON 371; ECN 112.
CON 455 Construction Project Management. (3)
fall and spring
Study of methods for coordinating people, equipment, materials, money, and schedule to complete a project on time and within approved cost. Lecture, class projects. Prerequisite: CON 371. Pre- or corequisite: CON 495.
CON 463 Foundations. (3)
spring
Subsurface construction theory and practice for description, excavations, exploration, foundations, pavements, and slopes. Evaluation of specifications and plans of work. Lecture, recitation, field trips. Prerequisites: CON 424, 450.
CON 468 Mechanical and Electrical Estimating. (3)
fall
Analysis and organization of performing a cost estimate for both mechanical and electrical construction projects. Computer usage. Prerequisites: a combination of CON 273 and 345 and 383 or only instructor approval.
CON 471 Mechanical and Electrical Project Management. (3)
spring
Specialty contracts and agreements, scheduling, material handling, labor unit analysis, and job costing for mechanical and electrical construction. Prerequisite: CON 371.
CON 472 Development Feasibility Reports. (3)
fall and spring
Integrates economic location theory, development cost data, market research data, and financial analysis into a feasibility report. Computer orientation. Prerequisite: REA 380.
General Studies: L
CON 477 Residential Construction Business Practices. (3)
fall
Topics addressed include development, marketing, financing, legal issues, and sales. Prerequisite: CON 377 or instructor approval.
CON 483 Advanced Building Estimating. (3)
fall and spring
Concepts of pricing and markup, development of historic costs, life cycle costing, change order and conceptual estimating, and emphasizing microcomputer methods. Prerequisite: CON 383.
CON 484 Internship. (1 – 12)
selected semesters
CON 486 Heavy Construction Estimating. (3)
fall
Methods analysis and cost estimation for construction of highways, bridges, tunnels, dams, and other engineering works. Lecture, field trips. Prerequisites: CON 344, 383.
CON 494 Special Topics. (1 – 4)
fall and spring
Topics may include the following:
| • | Cleanroom Construction. (3)
fall |
CON 495 Construction Planning and Scheduling. (3)
fall and spring
Various network methods of project scheduling, such as AOA, AON Pert, bar-charting, line-of-balance, and VPM techniques. Microcomputers used for scheduling, resource allocation, and time/cost analysis. Lecture, lab. Prerequisites: CON 383; STP 226. Pre- or corequisite: CON 389.
General Studies: CS
CON 496 Construction Contract Administration. (3)
fall and spring
Surveys administrative procedures of general and subcontractors. Studies documentation, claims, arbitration, litigation, bonding, insurance, and indemnification. Discusses ethical practices. Lecture, field trips. Prerequisites: COM 225 or ECE 300; senior standing.
General Studies: L
CON 533 Strategies of Estimating and Bidding. (3)
fall
Explores advanced concepts of the estimating process, such as modeling and statistical analysis, to improve bid accuracies. Prerequisite: CON 483 or 486 or instructor approval.
CON 540 Construction Productivity. (3)
fall
Productivity concepts. Data collection. Analysis of productivity data and factors affecting productivity. Means for improving production and study of productivity improvement programs. Pre- or corequisite: CON 495.
CON 543 Construction Equipment Engineering. (3)
spring
Analyzes heavy construction equipment productivity using case studies. Applies engineering fundamentals to the planning, selection, and utilization of equipment. Lecture, case studies.
CON 545 Construction Project Management. (3)
spring
Theory and practice of construction project management. Roles of designer, owner, general contractor, and construction manager. Lecture, field trips. Pre- or corequisite: CON 495.
CON 547 Strategic Planning. (3)
fall
Business planning process of the construction enterprise. Differences between publicly held and closely held businesses and their exposure.
CON 561 International Construction. (3)
spring
Investigation of the cultural, social, economic, political, and management issues related to construction in foreign countries and remote regions.
CON 565 Performance-Based Systems. (3)
fall
Identifying the multicriteria methodology in the procurement of facilities contractual work. Prerequisite: instructor approval.
CON 567 Advanced Procurement Systems. (3)
spring
Development of multicriteria decision procurement model for selecting the performing contractor. Prerequisite: instructor approval.
CON 570 Cleanroom Construction I. (3)
fall
Design issues for cleanroom facilities; the construction’s viewpoint including planning, structures, mechanical, and tool installation. Lecture, site visits. Prerequisite: instructor approval.
CON 571 Cleanroom Construction II. (3)
spring
Construction issues for cleanroom facilities, including scheduling, cost estimating, project management, mechanical, safety certification, and tool hook-up. Lecture, site visits. Prerequisite: CON 570 or instructor approval.
CON 575 Information Technology in Construction. (3)
spring
Use of information technology in the construction enterprise for improved communications, process modeling, and decision making. Prerequisite: instructor approval.
CON 589 Construction Company Financial Control. (3)
fall
Financial accounting and cost control at the company level in construction companies. Accounting systems. Construction project profit calculations. Financial analysis. Lecture, case studies.
Omnibus Courses. For an explanation of additional courses offered but not specifically listed, see “Omnibus Courses.”