Outcomes
Calculate strength and resilience of various construction materials.
Identify various commercial building operational strategies.
Demonstrate differential leveling theory and practice.
Identify major mechanical and electrical systems of commercial buildings.
Construct forms and property handle and cure various masonry products.
Complete project bid using blueprints and provided specifications.
Interpret various building code provisions.
Design a corporate identity by applying relationships between type, illustration, and photographs in a layout using Adobe InDesign software.
Program Overview
The Construction Management program gives the student fundamental knowledge of the residential and light-commercial construction industry. Principles, practices, and estimating processes will be covered to prepare the student for entry into the field of Construction Management. Construction Management graduates are generally prepared to enter construction programs at selected colleges and universities with junior status.
Program Requirements
Major Courses
| CNST 1413 | Introduction to Bldg Construction | 3 Credits |
| CNST 1423 | Construction Materials and Methods | 3 Credits |
| CNST 1444 | Surveying With Civil Applications | 4 Credits |
| CNST 2413 | Mechanical Systems for Buildings | 3 Credits |
| CNST 2423 | Concrete Structures & Foundations | 3 Credits |
| CNST 2433 | Estimating and Bidding | 3 Credits |
| CNST 2443 | Building Codes & Inspections | 3 Credits |
| CNST 2453 | Professional Practice | 3 Credits |
| COSC 1513 | Introduction to Information Processing | 3 Credits |
| COGT 2114 | AutoCAD I | 4 Credits |
| ELTR 1004 | Fundamentals of Electricity | 4 Credits |
| ELTR 1174 | Natl Electric Code & Wiring Methods | 4 |
| ELTR 1402 | Industrial Safety | 2 |
| BSNS 2553 | Principles of Management | 3 Credits |
| Credit Hours: | 45 |
General education
A higher level English course can be substituted for COMM 1603 and ENGL 1613.
A higher level mathematics course can be substituted for MATH 1103.
Technical Elective
Choose one
| AIRC 1014 | Fundamentals of Air Conditioning | 4 Credits |
| COGT 2414 | Architectural Design With Revit | 4 Credits |
| ELTR 1503 | Survey of Renewable Energy | 3 |
| ENGY 1013 | Intro to Energy Auditing | 3 |
| Credit Hours: | 3-4 |
Minimum Credit Hours: 64
Suggested Course Sequence
Fall semester
| CNST 1413 | Introduction to Bldg Construction | 3 Credits |
| CNST 1423 | Construction Materials and Methods | 3 Credits |
| COSC 1513 | Introduction to Information Processing | 3 Credits |
| ELTR 1004 | Fundamentals of Electricity | 4 Credits |
| ENGL 1613 | English I | 3 Credits |
Spring semester
Fall semester
| BSNS 2553 | Principles of Management | 3 Credits |
| CNST 2423 | Concrete Structures & Foundations | 3 Credits |
| CNST 2433 | Estimating and Bidding | 3 Credits |
| PSCI 1514 | Introduction to Physical Science | 4 |
| Technical Elective | 3 Credits |
Spring semester
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