Courses
and Programs 1995-1997 Courses
and Programs 1995-1997Con E 110. Introduction to Construction Engineering. (1-0) Cr. R. S. 8 weeks. The nature and scope of the construction industry. Overview of the profession and education for the constructor. Saturday field trip. Field trip fee.
Con E 221. Contractor Organization and Management of Construction. (4-0) Cr. 4. F.S. Prereq: Completion of basic program. Entry level course for construction engineering: integration of significant statistical, engineering, economics, and management issues related to efficient construction company operations. Probability and statistics; time value of money; methods of evaluating alternative projects; organization; operations; construction company administration; marketing; insurance and bonding; project safety; labor law; productivity; total quality management; and motivation and leadership.
Con E 241. Construction Materials and Methods. (2-3) Cr. 3. F.S.SS. Prereq: 221. Introduction to materials and methods of building construction and to construction drawings. Foundation, structural framing, floor, roof, and wall systems. Mechanical and electrical installations. Blueprint reading and quantity takeoff techniques. Field trip fee. Materials fee.
Con E 245. Construction Contract Documents. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S.SS. Prereq: 221. Definition, interpretation, and utilization of drawings, specifications, agreements, bidding forms, general conditions, bonds, subcontracts, and related documents. Materials fee.
Con E 298. Cooperative Education. Cr. R. F.S.SS. Prereq: Permission of department chair; sophomore classification. Required of all cooperative education students. Students must register for this course prior to commencing each work period.
Con E 322. Construction Equipment and Heavy Construction Methods. (2-3) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: 241, 245. Selection and acquisition of construction equipment. Application of engineering fundamentals and economics to performance characteristics and production of equipment. Heavy construction methods and economic applications. Field trip fee. Materials fee.
Con E 340. Concrete and Steel Construction. (2-3) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 322, E M 324. Planning and field engineering for concrete and steel construction. Design and applications of concrete formwork to construction. Erection of structural steel. Field trip fee. Materials fee. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only.
Con E 397. Engineering Internship. Cr. R. F.S.SS. Prereq: Permission of department. Professional work period, one semester maximum per academic year.
Con E 398. Cooperative Education. Cr. R. F.S.SS. Prereq: Permission of department chair; junior classification. Required of all cooperative education students. Students must register for this course prior to commencing each work period.
Con E 410. Professional Development. (1-0) Cr. 1. F.S. Prereq: Senior classification in construction engineering. Employment opportunities, résumé preparation, job search, and interviewing. Professional registration and ethics, current industry issues, safety, professional and industry associations. Field trip fee.
Con E 421. Construction Estimating. (2-3) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: 340. Conceptual estimating. Bid preparation for buildings, highways, heavy, mechanical trades. Estimating costs for material, labor, equipment, overhead, and profit. Quantity surveys, unit costs, production rates, and pricing methods. Subcontract bid analysis and bid procedure. Cost analysis and cost control. Field trip fee. Materials fee. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only.
Con E 441. Construction Planning, Scheduling, and Control. (2-3) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: 421. Integration of previous construction coursework into the planning, scheduling, and management of time, costs, and other resources. Emphasis on preparation and analysis of network schedules. Comprehensive planning and scheduling project. Computer applications. Field trip fee. Materials fee. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only.
Con E 490. Independent Study. Cr. 1 to 5 each time taken. F.S.SS. Prereq: Permission of professor in charge. Individual study in any phase of construction engineering. Pre-enrollment contract required.
Con E 498. Cooperative Education. Cr. R. F.S.SS. Prereq: Permission of department chair; senior classification. Required of all cooperative education students. Students must register for this course prior to commencing each work period.