CNST 125 Introduction to Construction (2)

An overview of the construction industry, including the developing, planning and scheduling of construction projects. Site development, material, usage, specifications, estimating and managing cost control are included as topic areas.

CNST 201 Construction Systems (3)

Structural systems, associated nonstructural components and considerations appropriate to mechnical, eletrical, plumbing and support euipment. Lecture and laboratory course.

CNST 202 Construction Materials (3)

The characteristics, specifications, and applications of basic construction materials such as stone, concrete, wood, glass, plastics, metals and bituminous products. Lecture and laboratory course.

CNST 206 Surveying (3)

The fundamental use of the transit and level. Linear measurement, angle measurements, differential and profile leveling, a simple transverse survey, and the keeping of accurate notes. Lecture and laboratory course.

CNST 213 Construction Safety (3)

Philosophical, social, economic, and technological bases for safety related to the development of a construction job-site safety plan. Emphasis is also placed on the OSHA and MIOSHA construction industry standards.

CNST 228 Tech of Construction Graphics (3)

Basic print reading skills. Symbols, terminology, print organization, and basic material take-off techniques. Sketching and some basic drawing skills will be required. Lecture and laboratory course.

CNST 229 Analysis of Commercial Prints (3)

Development of the ability to read and interpret prints. Actual commercial prints and project manuals are used for analysis and material take-off procedures. Preparation of field drawings using graph paper and sketching techniques. Lecture and laboratory course.

CNST 302 Contract Documents, Regulations, and Specifications (3)

The different types of construction contracts, construction documents and regulations, the role of specifications, and the project manual in the construction process.

CNST 303 Electrical, Mechanical, and Equipment Systems (3)

This course provides an understanding of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, drain-waste-vent, equipment considerations and other specialized nonstructural systems found in commercial buildings.

CNST 304 Estimating & Bidding (3)

The principles and procedures for developing estimates, bids and contracts for heavy/highway and commercial construction. Computer applications are included.

CNST 361 Planning and Scheduling (3)

The planning process of the construction industry. Various scheduling systems commonly used within the industry are studied including scheduling software.

CNST 387 Cooperative Education (3)

Construction management majors will be placed on a job that relates to their primary are of study, for one semester. During this period regular employee benefits may be received.

CNST 401 Construction Estimating and Bidding (3)

CNST 403 Production Control (2)

Methods of control used in the construction industry for production problems involving the estimate, bidding schedules, cost analysis, cost comparison, scheduling systems, evaluation and debriefing.

CNST 406 Construction Law (2)

Common basic legal problems associated with construction contracting. Current areas if concern and their significant implications are covered.

CNST 412 Fund of Structural Design (3)

Fundamentals and theory of construction design including soil mechanics and basic structural elements. This is an elementary, analytical and practical approach to the principles and physical as they relate to construction.

CNST 426 Heavy Highway Const. System (3)

This course provides the student with a broad understanding of the principles and construction of plumbing, heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) and electrical systems for nonresidential buildings. Emphasis will be placed on project on project management issues relating to these systems including estimating, coordinating, changes orders and commissioning.

CNST 436 Mech., Elect. Bldg System (3)

An examination of construction methods and constructing procedures in the heavy / highway industry. The course will focus on actual projects underway or recently completed by agencies of the federal, state, country and local governments involved in the construction of new as well as renovation / rehabilitation of old infrastructure elements.

CNST 446 Senior Seminar (1)

The seminar course addresses the important elements of professional conduct essential for the starting professional to succeed in technology based industries. The course will focus on bulging the appropriate personal skills including networking, work relations, technical communications, ethics, diversity sensitivity, professionalism, public specking and community service.

CNST 450 Fundamentals of Construction Project Management (3)

Students combine many pervious concepts and skills into a single comprehensive project that includes estimating, scheduling, production control techniques and documentation production control techniques and documentation procedures. Lecture and laboratory course.

ACCT 130 or ACCT 240 Accounting (3)
LAW 293 Legal Environment of Business (3)
MGMT 384 Human Resource Management (3)

LAW 393 Law of Business Enterprises (3)
LAW 403 Employment Law (3)
MGMT 202 Business Communications (3)
MGMT 360 Management Skills (3)
MGMT 386 Organizational Behavior and Theory (3)
MGMT 484 Management-Union Relations (3)
MKTG 360 Principles of Marketing (2)

General education requirements are stated in the Undergraduate Catalog. The following courses listed under general education are required for the Construction Management Major

CTAS 121 or CTAS 124 Fundamentals of Speech (2)
ENGL 121 English Composition (3)
ENGL 324 Principles of Technical Communication (3)
CADM 105 Computer Applications for Industry (3)
MATH 105 College Algebra (3)
MATH 107 Plane Trigonometry (2)
MATH 170 Elementary Statistics (3)

CHEM 117/118 Fundamentals of Chemistry (4)
PHY 221 Mechanics, Sound, and Heat (4)
PSY 101 General Psychology (3)

PLSC 112 American Government (3)
A course in history (3)
ECON 201 Principles of Economics I (3)
ECON 202 Principles of Economics II (3)

PHIL 220 or PHIL 221 Ethics (3)
A course in philosophy or religion (3)
A course in art, dance, music, or theater arts (3)
A course in literature (3)
A course in cross-cultural or international studies (3)

PEGN 210 Lifetime Willness & Fit (2)
Physical education activity courses (2)
(Military science courses may be substituted for physical education.)

Construction Management Career Fair 2008 on Thursday November 6, 2008 at 2nd floor, Grand Ballroom B Student Center on EMU's main campus, Ypsilanti, Michigan.