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for California State University, Fresno.
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for California State University, Fresno.
Construction Management (CONST)
1. Construction Management Orientation (3)
Orientation to essential elements of professional practice in construction
management. Construction-related regulatory requirements. Ethics, business,
safety, and personnel practices. Management techniques and interaction with
professional organizations and associations.
5. Construction Materials (3)
Introduction to basic construction materials: concrete, masonry, metals,
woods, thermal materials, finishes, equipment, and specialties. (2 lecture,
2 lab hours; field trips)
10. Estimating and Bidding (3)
Prerequisites: CONST 5, 42. Basic methods used to evaluate, fix cost, calculate
worth, make accurate quantity take-offs and labor time estimates; preparing
bids for prospective buyers. (6 lab hours)
15. Construction Management Software (3)
Introduction to construction industry software and project documentation.
Basic instruction in estimating, scheduling, design, and project control
software. Designed to provide an overview of those particular software packages
used in subsequent construction management coursework. (2 lecture, 2 lab
hours)
31. Architectural Graphics (3)
Introduction to basic techniques and media used in architectural graphic
communication including: perspective techniques, sciagraphy, models, and
photography; emphasis on various ways of making drawn representations of
architectural design proposals. (6 lab hours)
32. Architectural Design (3)
Introduction to architectural design theory; analysis of architectural design
problems, assessment of human needs, establishment of architectural design
criteria and development of architectural design concept. (6 lab hours)
42. Architectural Drawing (3)
Architectural drafting techniques and standards; progress from fundamentals
to completion of light construction working drawings, floor plans, elevations,
details, application of building codes. (6 lab hours)
43. Computer-Aided Construction Detailing (3)
Prerequisite: CONST 42. Application of computers to planning and details
for wood, concrete, masonry, and steel structures. (6 lab hours) (Computer
lab fee, $15) (Formerly CONST 142)
50. Basic Building Systems (3)
Exploration of theoretic principles relating to the various building systems.
(2 lecture, 2 lab hours; field trips)
105. Construction Structures (3)
Prerequisites: CONST 5, 50; PHYS 2A; MATH 71 and 72 or 75. Properties, strength,
and functional applications of basic construction materials: woods, metals,
and concrete. Recent developments in new materials and applications. (2
lecture, 2 lab hours; field trips)
107. Advanced Construction Structures (3)
Prerequisite: CONST 105. Analysis of construction materials in its application
to different structural systems. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)
114. Construction Management (3)
Prerequisite: senior standing in construction. The construction manager's
relation to internal organization, owner, architect, engineer, public, press,
legal aid, unions, trades, equipment, utilities, insurance, finances, government,
and others.
116. Scheduling and Control (3)
Prerequisites: CONST 15. Critical path met