CON 101 Construction and Culture: A Built Environment
(3) F,S
Analyzes the cultural context of construction, emphasizing its centrality in the evolution and expansion of built environments as expressions of ethical and historical value systems.
CON 221 Applied Engineering Mechanics: Statics
(3) F,S
Vectors, forces and moments, force systems, equilibrium, analysis of basic structures and structural components, friction, centroids, and moments of inertia.
CON 243 Heavy Construction Equipment, Methods, and Materials
(3) F,S
Emphasizes "Horizontal" construction. Fleet operations, maintenance programs, methods, and procedures to construct tunnels, roads, dams, and the excavation of buildings.
CON 244 Working Drawings Analysis
(1) F,S
In-depth analysis of construction drawings (blueprint reading), interpreting symbols, dimensioning, projections, and general plan organization. Extensive workbook activity.
CON 251 Microcomputer Applications for Construction
(3) F,S
Applies the microcomputer as a problem-solving tool for the constructor. Use of spreadsheets, information management, and multimedia software.
CON 252 Building Construction Methods, Materials, and Equipment
(3) F,S
Emphasizes "Vertical" construction. Methods, materials, codes, and equipment used in building construction corresponding to the 16 division "Master Format."
CON 273 Electrical Construction Fundamentals
(3) F,S
Circuits and machinery. Power transmission and distribution, with emphasis on secondary distribution systems. Measurements and instrumentation. Lecture, field trips.
CON 296 Field Internship
(0) Summer
Participation as interns on construction projects to observe and experience the daily activities. Internship.
CON 310 Testing of Materials for Construction
(3) F,S
Structural and behavioral characteristics, engineering properties, measurements, and application of construction materials. Not open to engineering students. Lecture, lab.
CON 323 Strength of Materials
(3) F,S
Analyzes strength and rigidity of structural members in resisting applied forces. Stress, strain, shear, moment, deflections, combined stresses, connections, and moment distribution. Both U.S. and SI units of measurement.
CON 341 Surveying
(3) F,S,Summer
Theory and field work in construction and land surveys. Cross-listed as CEE 381. Credit is allowed for only CON 341 or CEE 381. Lecture, lab.
CON 344 Route Surveying
(3) S
Simple, compound, and transition curves, including reconnaissance, preliminary, and location surveys. Calculation of earthwork. Dimensional control for construction projects. Lecture, lab.
CON 345 Mechanical Systems
(3) F,S
Design parameters and equipment related to heating and cooling systems for mechanical construction. Computer-aided calculations. Lecture, field trips.
CON 377 Residential Construction Production Procedures
(3) S
Process used in residential construction. How a house is built: design, permits, scheduling, codes, contracting, site management, mechanical/electrical.
CON 383 Construction Estimating
(3) F,S
Drawings and specifications. Methods and techniques used in construction estimating procedures. Introduces computer software used in industry. Lecture, project workshops. Prerequisites: a combination of CON 243 and 251 and 252 or only instructor approval.
CON 389 Construction Cost Accounting and Control
(3) F,S
Nature of construction cost. Depreciation and tax theory and variable equipment costs. Cash flow theory, investment models, profitability, and analysis. Computer applications. Funding sources and arrangements. Builder's insurance.
CON 424 Structural Des
(3) F
Economic use of concrete, steel, and wood in building and engineered structures. Design of beams, columns, concrete formwork, and connections. Lecture, field trips.
CON 450 Soil Mechanics in Construction
(3) F,S
Soil mechanics as applied to the construction field, including foundations, highways, retaining walls, and slope stability. Relationship between soil characteristics and geologic formations. Not open to engineering students. Lecture, lab.
CON 453 Construction Labor Management
(3) F,S
Labor and management history, union, and open shop organization of building and construction workers; applicable laws and government regulations; goals, economic power, jurisdictional disputes, and grievance procedures. Lecture, lab.
CON 455 Construction Project Management
(3) F,S
Study of methods for coordinating people, equipment, materials, money, and schedule to complete a project on time and within approved cost. Fee. Lecture, class projects, CPC exam.
CON 463 Foundations
(3) S
Subsurface construction theory and practice for description, excavations, exploration, foundations, pavements, and slopes. Evaluation of specifications and plans of work. Lecture, recitation, field trips.
CON 468 Mechanical and Electrical Estimating
(3) F
Analysis and organization of performing a cost estimate for both mechanical and electrical construction projects. Computer usage.
CON 471 Mechanical and Electrical Project Management
(3) S
Specialty contracts and agreements, scheduling, material handling, labor unit analysis, and job costing for mechanical and electrical construction.
CON 472 Development Feasibility Reports
(3) F,S
Integrates economic location theory, development cost data, market research data, and financial analysis into a feasibility report. Computer orientation.
CON 477 Residential Construction Business Practices
(3) F
Topics addressed include development, marketing, financing, legal issues, and sales.
CON 483 Advanced Building Estimating
(3) F,S
Concepts of pricing and markup, development of historic costs, life cycle costing, change order and conceptual estimating, and emphasizing microcomputer methods.
CON 484 Internship
(1-12) F,S,Summer
Structured practical experience following a contract or plan, supervised by faculty and practitioners. May serve with industry participant or government agency.
CON 486 Heavy Construction Estimating
(3) F
Methods analysis and cost estimation for construction of highways, bridges, tunnels, dams, and other engineering works. Lecture, field trips.
CON 492 Honors Directed Study
(1-6) selected semesters
CON 494 Special Topics
(1-4) F
Topics may include the following: Cleanroom Construction (3).
CON 495 Construction Planning and Scheduling
(3) F,S
Various network methods of project scheduling, such as AOA, AON Pert, bar-charting, line-of-balance, and VPM techniques. Microcomputers used for scheduling, resource allocation, and time/cost analysis. Lecture, lab.
CON 496 Construction Contract Administration
(3) F,S
Surveys administrative procedures of general and subcontractors. Studies documentation, claims, arbitration, litigation, bonding, insurance, and indemnification. Discusses ethical practices. Lecture, field trips.
CON 499 Individualized Instruction
(1-3) selected semesters
