Courses:
Construction Science
CNS 1113: The Construction Industry: Its Impact on Society (F)
Prerequisite: None
An analysis of the cultural context of construction, emphasizing its centrality in the evolution and expansion of the built environments. The primary focus throughout the course will be on the human elements and issues that have impacted the industry and society in both historical and present contexts.
CNS 1212: Computers in Construction (SP)
Prerequisite: None
An introductory computer class focusing on presentation, spreadsheets and basic AutoCad. Lab.
CNS 2113: Construction Drawings (SP)
Prerequisite: CNS 2713
This course will provide students with the knowledge and skill to interpret, explain, quantify and use working drawings to bid, construct and inspect construction projects. Understanding and quantifying working drawings permits the construction manager to interpret the intent of the designer and to communicate this to the field personnel.
CNS 2713: Construction Materials and Procedures (F)
Prerequisite: CNS 1212
Detailed survey of materials, methods and procedures used in a variety of building types. Students will also gain an understanding of the basis for choosing different materials and methods.
CNS 2913: Construction Equipment and Methods (Sp)
Prerequisite: CNS 1212
An overview of different types of heavy equipment most often used on construction projects; including applications, performance criteria, selection, economics of ownership, and inclusion in the estimate.
CNS 3513: Construction Cost Estimating I (F)
Prerequisite: CNS 2113
Familiarizes students with the basic foundations of the estimating process including quantity surveying, the organization of the estimate and visualization of the project. Labor costs as well as overhead and profit are also included.
CNS 3103: Construction Surveying (F)
Prerequisite: CNS 2113
The practical application of taping, differential, profile, and trigonometric leveling, angle measurement, traversing, and other instrument layout techniques for vertical and horizontal construction project control and layout. Lab.
CNS 3113: Construction Administration (F)
Prerequisite: CNS 2113, COMM 1113
An introduction to construction project administration procedures and necessary documentation; including simplified project accounting, contract administration, project permitting, daily administration, field documentation, and progress and cost reporting.
CNS 3813: Project Planning and Scheduling (Sp)
Prerequisite: CNS 3513, CNS 3113
Application of scheduling techniques in an integrated construction planning, scheduling and control system. Includes theory, options, legal implications and practice. Students will plan the construction of their projects from estimating (CNS 3513) and use microcomputer software to schedule and set up control systems for the projects. Lab.
CNS 3943: Field Work (F, Sp, Su)
Prerequisite: Junior standing, permission of Ken Robson
Utilize a construction work experience to prepare for construction management functions. Student is responsible for finding the construction related activity and proposing a work related project. Written and oral presentation is required.
CNS 4123: Construction Economics (F)
Prerequisite: ECON 1123, ACCT 2123
Learn to work with the time value of money, present value and sensitivity analysis. Develop both graphic and computer based cash flow models of typical income producing construction projects.
CNS 4523: Construction Cost Estimating II (F)
Prerequisite: CNS 3813, CNS 3153
Continuation of Estimating I. Estimating skill learned in Estimating I will be reinforced. Emphasis on pricing work, sub-contracting and bidding strategies. Introduction to cost estimating software.
CNS 4613: Soils and Foundations (F)
Prerequisite: Senior standing, ARCH 3323
Soil identification and classification. Engineering properties of soils. Spread footings and foundation design. Piles and caissons. Retaining wall design. Settlement of foundations. Observation of field and laboratory tests. Practical applications emphasized.
CNS 4153: Legal Issues in Construction (Sp)
Prerequisite: CNS 3113, LS 3323
An examination of current construction law as it pertains to the day-to-day management of the construction contract. Includes identification of liabilities, construction bids, contract, changes, delays and dispute resolution. Emphasis is on the reduction of dispute through knowledge. No student may earn credit for both 4153 and G5413.
CNS 4970: Production Residential Construction (Sp)
Prerequisite: junior, senior or graduate standing
CNS 4970: Heavy Civil Construction (Sp)
Prerequisite: junior, senior or graduate standing
CNS 4991: Construction Seminar (F)
Prerequisite: MGT 3013, senior standing
An overview of the entry level management positions in the construction industry through the use of guest speakers, leadership training programs and attendance at professional organizational meetings.
CNS 4993: Construction Science Capstone (Sp)
Prerequisite: CNS 4523 and senior standing
A capstone course integrating all aspects of the construction project management process. Class interaction requires participants to utilize and extend knowledge of areas of expertise used by construction managers.