Course Requirements

CMGT 2200 - Introduction to the Construction Industry

(3) (F) History of construction management.  Role of construction within residential, commercial, and heavy industries.

CMGT 2210/2211 - Construction and Civil Materials

(3, 0) Introductory course which focuses on timber, concrete, masonry, composites, and steel.  Covers physical characteristics, properties, and applications to the construction industry.  A grade of "C" must be obtained in this class for degree progression.  Prerequisite: 2.0 GPA; CMGT major or minor only. 

CMGT 2660/ 2661 - Structural Systems, Materials and Codes

(3, 0) Two lecture and two laboratory hours per week.  Study of selection criteria and graphical interpretation of concrete, steel, masonry and wood used in foundation, substructure, and superstructure of residential and commercial buildings.  Considers performance, maintainability and cost/benefit aspects.  Introduces major building codes, materials and industry standards, and utilization of manufacturer's catalogs. A grade of "C" must be obtained in this class for degree progression. Prerequisite: CMGT 2210/2211

CMGT 2664/2665 - Int. and Ext. Finishes and Systems

(3, 0) A grade of "C" must be obtained in this class for degree progression.  Study of selection criteria and graphical interpretation of common interior and exterior finish systems, exterior cladding, roofing, and interior systems of buildings.  Considers aesthetics, performance, code requirements, maintainability, and cost/benefit aspects. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of "C" in CMGT 2660/2661.

CMGT 2800 - Foundations of Construction

(3 [2 Lecture and 2 Lab hours per week]) Computer Elective.  Graphic expression of construction and architectural elements through use of CAD and drafting techniques.  Including lettering, orthographic and isometric projection, descriptive geometry, construction document organization and preparation, and specifications. Prerequisites: CMGT 2210/2211.

CMGT 3100/3101 - Construction Plans and Analysis

(3, 0) Two lecture and two laboratory hours per week.  Practical experience in reading and evaluating plans for commercial structures to access design parameters, construction materials, and construction placement techniques with emphasis on developing graphic communication. Prerequisites: Minimum grade of "C" in CMGT 2660; CMGT 2800; MATH 1065 or 1066.  P/C - CMGT 2664/2665.

CMGT 3660 - Structural Analysis

(3) Introductory course of statics, strength of materials, and structural analysis as related to stability of building's structural components.  Topics include building loads, resulting in compressive and tensile forces in columns, beams and trusses; strength of components to resist such loads; analysis of components under varying load conditions; and basic design considerations of common temporary construction structures such as formwork, bracing of vertical elements, rigging of lifts, and retaining walls. Prerequisites: Minimum grade of "C" in CMGT 2664; MATH 1074 or 1075 or equivalent; PHYS 1250/1251.

CMGT 3662/3663 - Mechanical and Electrical Construction

(3, 0) Two lecture and two laboratory hours per week.  Theory and principles of the plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems in buildings. Emphasis is on basic theory, climate, and shelter considerations, building materials, heat gain, mechanical systems, sound and vibration control, and lighting systems. P/C: CMGT 3100.

CMGT 3664 - Construction Contracts and Specifications

(3) A grade of "C" must be obtained in this class for degree progression. Practices and principles in the use of contract documents and specifications as they apply to a construction project. Emphasis will be placed on how contract documents and specifications relate to the construction process and involve the project management. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of "C" in CMGT 2664/2665; Pre/Co-requisite: CMGT 3100. 

CMGT 3666/3667 - Construction Surveying

(3, 0) Two lecture and two laboratory hours per week. Construction aspects of surveying with field and classroom exercises in the use of transit, level, tape, and related surveying equipment. Problems and exercises in traverse closure and pipeline, grading, street, curve, and building layout. Prerequisites: CMGT 3100; MATH 1074 or 1075 or equivalent.

CMGT 3726 - Construction Project Safety Management

(3) Use of safety management as a company profit center with focus on estimating and scheduling of required safety standards as they impact the sixteen CSI divisions.  Includes safety control strategies based on training, programs, and culture. Prerequisites: Minimum grade of “C” in CMGT 3664.

CMGT 3766/3767 - Soils and Foundations

(3, 0) Fundamentals of soil mechanics as it relates to soil classification and construction of earthwork and foundations. Prerequisites: Minimum grade of "C" in CMGT 2664; GEOL 1500/1501: MATH 1074 or equivalent; PHYS 1250, 1251.

CMGT 4501 - Laboratory Problems: Construction Management

(3) Six laboratory hours per week. Independent study to gain further expertise in a particular area of construction management. Prerequisite: Consent of CMGT instructor.

CMGT 4502, 4503, 4504 - Independent Study: Construction

(1, 2, 3) Special topics in selected areas of construction.  Exploration and research in personal areas of interest. Prerequisites: CMGT 4662; Consent of Department Chairperson.

CMGT 4505 - Special Projects

(1, 2, 3) (WI) Development and submittal of business and management documents that pertain to various aspects of construction.  Prerequisite: Consent of Department Chairperson.

CMGT 4600/4601 - Managing Construction Quality

(3/0) (WI) Tests, inspections, and methods used to control the quality of construction. Prerequisites: Minimum grade of "C" in CMGT 3664; ITEC 3290.

CMGT 4660 - Construction Estimating

(3) Procedures used to determine the quantity of materials, manpower, and machinery needed to complete a construction project. Emphasis will be devoted to classification of work, quantity survey techniques, and cost estimating of labor, materials, and equipment for a building. Prerequisites: Minimum grade of "C" in CMGT 3664; Corequisite: CMGT 3660.

CMGT 4662 - Construction Planning and Scheduling

(3) Application of planning and scheduling techniques to a building project. Emphasis on use of bar charts and critical path method (CPM), cost allocation, schedule updating, cash flow, resource scheduling, and manpower distribution.  Prerequisite: CMGT 4660.  Students with a 2.75 or higher cumulative GPA may take CMGT 4660 as a corequisite. 

CMGT 4664 - Construction Management Capstone

(3) (F,S) P: Minimum overall GPA of 2.0; CMGT 4600; minimum grade of C in CMGT 4662. Integrates all aspects of the construction management process. Employ knowledge and techniques acquired in the construction management program to manage a construction project. Emphasis on team interactions, project management, decision making, and problem solving utilizing current construction documents.

CMGT 4666 - Equipment Management

(3) Survey course in equipment management that deals with productivity, performance, and maintenance requirements of construction equipment. Prerequisites: CMGT 3660; CMGT 3766.

CMGT 4668 - Human Side of Project Management

(3) (F, S) Developing group and individual relationships among construction personnel to comply with laws and regulations governing human element in construction project process. Prerequisite: CMGT 4600; MGMT 3202.

CMGT 4699 - Construction Work Experience & Professional Development

(1) Construction work of at least 500 documented hours is a graduation requirement of all construction management students. Work must be completed with a state-licensed general contractor, subcontractor, construction management company, or other instructor approved employment. Completion of AIC Examination. P/C: 2.0 GPA; CMGT 4664; Graduating Semester: Completed Senior Summary; Applied for Graduation.