0120. Construction Methods and Materials (3 s.h.) F

Materials and construction processes of importance to the designer and constructor; construction equipment and methods of handling and placing these materials on the job.

Prerequisites: CCET 0120 and 0125; Co-requisite: CCET 0123.

Estimating quantities of materials, labor, and equipment for various construction tasks; pricing of cost items; indirect costs; types of bids and bidding process; term project using actual construction blueprints; written and oral presentations; computer applications using spreadsheet program and Timberline Precision Estimating Software.

0122. Construction Planning and Scheduling (3 s.h.) S

Prerequisites: CCET 0120 and 0125.

Field office planning, quality control plan development, construction planning and scheduling; term project using actual construction blueprints; written and oral presentations; computer applications using Primavera Project Planner Software.

0123. Construction Estimating Laboratory (1 s.h.) F

Introduction of the construction bidding process and construction documents; blueprint reading; programming and database generation with spreadsheet software; computer applications using Timberline Precision Estimating Software.

0125. Construction Contracts and Specifications (3 s.h.) S

Analysis of construction contract law cases, analysis of selected contracts, bidding and contract award procedures, interpretation of specifications. Preparation of written reports and oral presentations are required.

0135. Mechanics and Structures (3 s.h.) F

Prerequisites: Math C075 and Physics C0 81.

Included are typical loads on structures and load diagrams or free-body diagrams for selected members; resolution and equilibrium of force systems; structural properties of sections and materials; the behavior of materials under load; shear and moment diagrams for beams.

0145. Structural Analysis (3 s.h.) F

Prerequisites: CCET 0135 or ET 0125 and 0126.

The analysis of statically determinant structures under static and moving loads, techniques for determining the deflection of structural members, and analysis of indeterminate structures.

Prerequisites: CCET 0121 and 0122.

Construction cost accounting systems, job costing approaches, project budgeting, financial reporting procedure. Term project; written and oral presentations. Computers applied as required.

0330. Soil Mechanics (3 s.h.) F

Prerequisites: CCET 0135 or ET 0125 and 0126.

Physical composition of soils, weight-volume relationships, absorption, soil classifications, seepage and flow nets, settlement analysis, lateral earth pressure, and foundation design.

Prerequisites: CCET 0135 or ET 0125 and 0126.

Structural systems and framing plans are developed for simple wood and steel structures. Typical framing members are designed and analyzed for adequate strength and serviceability.

0336. Concrete and Masonry Design (3 s.h.) F

Prerequisites: CCET 0135 or ET 0125 and 0126.

Structural systems and framing plans are developed for simple concrete and masonry structures. Typical sub-systems and framing members are designed and analyzed for adequate strength and serviceability. The design of plain and reinforced concrete footings is included.

0350. Applied Hydraulics (3 s.h.) S

Prerequisites: ET 0125 and 0222.

The design of water conveying and containment systems; pumps, sewers, open channels, dams, reservoirs, and water-related structures.

Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing.

Transportation systems of the United States; design and technology of signalized traffic intersections, coordinated for the design of flexible and rigid pavements.

W361. Capstone in Construction (3 s.h.) S

Prerequisites: CCET 0121, 0122, and 0125; senior standing.

Synthesis of estimating, scheduling, and cost control for selected construction projects. Project management computer application. Preparation of written reports and oral presentations is required.

W362. Capstone in Design (3 s.h.) S

Prerequisites: CCET 0145, 0335, and 0336; senior standing.

Senior team design projects involving the application of previous construction, soil mechanics, and structural analysis/design course information to formulate economical and code compliant building structural systems; including the establishment of design criteria and thereafter the design of typical foundation elements, superstructure members, and connections. The development of technical writing skills is also stressed via the preparation of a proposal, weekly progress reports, and final report for the project. Oral presentations required.

0390. Independent Study in Civil/Construction Engineering Technology (2 - 5 s.h.) F S

Prerequisite: Permission of department chairperson.

Student may complete a regular course during a semester the course is not offered, to meet prerequisite or graduation requirements. An instructor is assigned to supervise the student.

Prerequisite: Permission of department chairperson.

An opportunity to study specialized topics not covered in currently available courses and providing significant progress towards the technical/professional objectives of the program. An instructor is assigned to define the scope, direct, supervise, and evaluate student progress.

A project assigned with the approval of the department chairperson and conducted under the supervision of a faculty sponsor.