Courses and Programs 1997-1999
Courses and Programs 1997-1999Con E 110. Introduction to Construction Engineering. (1-4) Cr. R. S. 5 weeks. The nature and scope of the construction industry. Overview of the profession and education for the constructor. Saturday field trip. Field trip fee, materials fee.
Con E 220. Construction Management. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: Engr 160 or 161. To develop working knowledge of the construction industry for the design professional. The topics covered represent the major topics that define the roles and responsibilities of the design professional working in the industry. The topics covered include: the construction industry, project delivery system, construction contracts, construction insurance and bonds, safety, labor relations, project administration.
Con E 221. Contractor Organization and Management of Construction. (4-0) Cr. 4. F.S. Prereq: Completion of basic program and Engr 170. 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. (2-0) Cr. 2. F.S.SS. Prereq: 221. Definition, interpretation, and utilization of drawings, specifications, agreements, bidding forms, general conditions, bonds, subcontracts, shop drawings, 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. 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. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Con E 351. Mechanical and Electrical Systems for Buildings. (3-2) Cr. 4. F.S. Prereq: 241, Phys 222. Comprehensive coverage of the major building systems including mechanical systems, electrical systems, plumbing, fire protection, security, vertical transportation, lighting, acoustics and communications. The course will include analysis techniques and design principles for each system. A comprehensive design project is required for a major building project. Field trip fee, materials fee.
Con E 380. Engineering Law. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: Junior classification. Introduction to law and judicial procedure as they relate to the practicing engineer. Contracts, professional liability, professional ethics, licensing, bidding procedures, intellectual property, products liability. Emphasis on development of critical thinking process, abstract problem analysis and evaluation. Nonmajor graduate credit.
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. 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. (2-2) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: 340, 380, 245. 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. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Con E 441. Construction Planning, Scheduling, and Control. (1-2) Cr. 2. F.S. Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 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. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Con E 461. Construction Engineering Design. (1-9) Cr. 4. F.S. Prereq: 441, student must be within two semesters of graduating. Application of team design concepts to a construction engineering project. Conceptual planning. Detailed analysis. Advanced cost and schedule applications. Contract negotiation. Development of a complete project history. Technical presentations (oral and written). Field trip fee, materials fee.
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 495. Research Methods in Construction Engineering and Management. (1-0) Cr. 1. F. Prereq: Credit or enrollment in Con E 421. Assigned readings and reports on research methods to solve construction engineering and management problems such as robotics, project controls, automation, etc. Identification of research methods and priorities, selection and development of research design, and critique of research in construction engineering and management.
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.