Construction Management and Engineering (CM&E)

CM&E 111 – Introduction to Construction Management and Engineering (1)
Review of the history of engineering and construction, duty, and role of the professional engineer, construction engineer, and construction manager. 1 lecture. F

CM&E 200 – Construction Documents and Codes (3)
This course is an introduction to construction working drawings; methods and materials of construction; and the International Building Code. Prereq: Construction Management major.

CM&E 203 – Building Construction: Methods and Materials (3)
Overview of the methods and materials used in building construction and how these relate to construction documents and codes. Prereq: CM&E 200.

CM&E 204 – Construction Surveying (2)
This course is an introduction to basic construction surveying and the tools used for building construction and site layout. Prereq: MATH 105, Construction Management major.

CM&E 205 – Building Construction (3)
Introduction to planning, design, and construction of residential structures, including cost estimating and project scheduling. Computer applications. 3 lectures. S

CM&E 212 – Construction Graphic Communications (3)
An introduction to the vocabulary and methods of manual and graphic design using conventional drafting techniques followed by an introduction to computer aided drafting in the relation of drawings for construction. The final project involves a comprehensive project layout using the techniques introduced in the course. Prereq: Construction Management major.

CM&E 240 – Financial Cost Concepts for Construction Managers (3)
This course provides an exposure to aspects of financial management related to the construction process, including cost control, cash flow, financial documents, and cost reports. Prereq: ACCT 102, ECON 105, Construction Management major.

CM&E 250 – Construction Statics and Mechanics (3)
This course provides a non-engineering overview of the principles of statics and strength of materials and applications in the construction industry. Emphasis is placed on the behavior of structural components associated with construction processes. Prereq: MATH 165, Construction Management major.

CM&E 301 – Construction Technology and Equipment (4)
Study of construction techniques, analysis of equipment costs, production, and methods of proper equipment selection. Analysis of earth moving equipment, dewatering systems, and aggregate production. Prereq: CE 309 or CM&E 325, CE 316 or CM&E 320, IME 440. S

CM&E 310 – Construction Quality Control Management (2)
Discussion of inspection procedures and requirements; design and management of quality control/assurance programs for design and construction phases of a project. Includes statistical quality control methods and total quality management in construction. 2 lectures. Prereq: Junior standing. Coreq: STAT 330 or IME 460. S

CM&E 315 – Specifications and Contracts (3)
Discussion of procedures used to prepare and administer construction specifications and contracts. Construction Specification Institute format and AIA Documents and General Conditions are discussed. Also discusses the liabilities and incentives for various kinds of construction contracts. 3 lectures. Prereq: Junior standing. F

CM&E 320 – Soils and Foundations (4)
Topics include physical properties of soils, stress, settlement, consolidation, slope stability, earth pressures, bearing capacity, drainage, pore pressure, and foundations. 3 lectures, 1 three-hour laboratory. Prereq: ME 223, CM&E 325. F

CM&E 325 – Fluid Mechanics for Technologists (3)
Basic principles of fluid mechanics are introduced with an emphasis on topics pertinent to construction management students. Topics include fluid properties, fluid statics, fluid kinematics, energy and impulsemomentum considerations in fluid flow, pumping systems, steady uniform flow in open channels, fluid measurements, and forces on immersed bodies. Prereq: ME 221. S

CM&E 370 – Introduction to Cost Estimating (2)
Includes plan reading, definitions of drawing symbols, and material takeoff for estimating quantities for a commercial construction project using the Construction Specifications Institute Technical Divisions 1 through 16. 2 lectures. Prereq: Junior standing. F

CM&E 380 – Construction Estimating: Quantities and Costs (4)
An introduction to the methods and techniques of conceptual and detailed construction estimating, including: quantity takeoffs; costs related to labor, materials, equipment, overhead and profit; and bidding strategies (computer software). Prereq: CM&E 200.

CM&E 385 – Construction Safety (2)
Planning and administration of construction safety programs. Includes the history and development of federal and state construction safety standards and the methods for abatement and control of job site hazards to develop a safe construction project. 2 lectures. S

CM&E 403/603 – Scheduling and Project Control (4)
Includes theories, principles, and techniques of construction planning and scheduling; emphasizes the management of time, costs, and other resources through the preparation and analysis of network schedules. Computer applications. 4 lectures. Prereq: CM&E 411. F

CM&E 409 – Highway Construction (2)
Attention is given to the design and construction of flexible and rigid pavements including sub-grade, base courses, surface courses; evaluation criteria including soil, climate, traffic, material, drainage, initial and maintenance cost considerations; construction practices. 2 lectures. Prereq: CE 316. S

CM&E 411/611 – Construction Cost Estimating (2)
This course covers quantity takeoffs, labor, materials, equipment, overhead cost, profit, and bidding strategies. Computer software is used. 2 lectures. Prereq: CM&E 370. S

CM&E 412/612 – Construction Management Capstone (3)
Covers the concepts of development and organization of projects, project contract administration, project delivery systems; management methods; management information systems, constructability review, value engineering; and construction productivity. Prereq: CM&E 403.

CM&E 413 – Construction Capstone (2)
Capstone project dealing with a construction project. 2 lectures. Prereq: Senior standing in Construction Management. F, S

CM&E 420 – Labor Productivity in Construction (3)
Study of the many complex issues relating to labor productivity, labor contracts and regulations, and the effective use of labor resources. 3 lectures. Prereq: CM&E 315, 411, Senior standing. S

CM&E 421 – Electrical and Mechanical Construction (3)
Basic understanding of electrical and mechanical systems, design and construction procedures used, flexibility in each system, space requirements, and at what point in the job the work on a particular system is done. 3 lectures. Prereq: PHYS 212, Senior standing. S

CM&E 425/625 – Decision Making and Risk Analysis (3)
Decision-making and decision theory. Decision support systems, applied risk identification, and analysis in construction activities. Computer applications. 3 lectures. Prereq: CM&E 403. S

CM&E 430/630 – Land Development (3)
Practical applications of the planning, design, and construction phases of the land development process. Computer applications. 3 lectures. Prereq: CE 204, Senior standing. F

CM&E 450 – Steel Design for Technologists (3)
Selection of metal structural systems with simplified design and structural characteristics of members and connections. Methods of assembly. 3 lectures. Prereq: ME 223. F

CM&E 453 – Concrete Design and Construction (3)
Fundamentals of design for concrete mix. Formwork and concrete structures. 3 lectures. Prereq: ME 223. S

CM&E 455 – Formwork Design (2)
Design and construction of formwork structures for concrete structures. Computer applications. 2 lectures. Prereq: ME 223.

CM&E 460/660 – Infrastructure Management (3)
Introduction to the methodologies, tools, and techniques of infrastructure management. Course topics focus on performance measures, deterioration modeling, life-cycle costs, optimization, budgeting, financial management, and policy analysis. Prereq: Junior standing.

CM&E 465/665 – Bridge Engineering and Management (3)
Basic planning, design, construction, and management concepts of structural steel and reinforced concrete bridges. Application of AASHTO LRFD specifications. Latest development of bridge management systems. Prereq: Senior standing.

CM&E 470/670 – Information Technologies for Construction Managers (3)
Applications and techniques of information technologies used in construction. Introduction to operation concepts and computer software packages for estimating, scheduling, data management, CAD and automation. Prereq: CM&E 200 and CM&E 212.

CM&E 489 – Construction Design Capstone (3)
Capstone project focused on design and construction activities. Prereq: Senior standing in Construction Engineering.

CM&E 782 – Public Infrastructure Management and Construction (3)
See Civil Engineering for description.