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This course provides students with an analysis of the equipment, materials, methods, processes, and sequences used in vertical (building) and horizontal (heavy) construction. Topics may include materials integration, methods of construction, and constructional detailing related to both vertical construction and horizontal construction.

This course introduces students to the design process, tools, methods, and techniques used for graphic communication and interpretation of a variety of construction project drawings and documents. Drawings and documents may include architectural, civil engineering, mechanical, electrical, and other related examples. 4 quarter hours

This course provides an overview of approximate and precise methods for estimating the costs of construction projects. Topics may include preliminary estimating, material quantity surveying techniques, pricing and bidding of construction works, use of cost/price databases, and computer applications

This course explores construction project planning and scheduling, including the application of these concepts. Topics may include linear and network techniques, project control communications, and computer applications for scheduling, resource allocation, and time/cost analysis. 4 quarter hours

This course explores construction project management, with an extensive discussion and application of project design organization, estimating, pricing, bidding, contracting and subcontracting, and resource utilization. Topics may include quality control and safety, project controls, construction bonds and insurance, and the documentation and management of project information.

This Course Introduces The Contract And Tort Issues In U.s. Law And Their Application In The Construction Industry, Including Construction Contracting, Construction Contracts, Project Delivery Systems, Roles And Responsibilities Of Construction Project Parties, Risk Management, Labor And Employment Issues, Subcontract Management, Legal Research, Reasoning, And Dispute Resolution Methods. The Course Also Serves As An Orientation To Occupational Safety And Health For Construction Workers As Covered By Osha 29 Cfr 1926 And Required By The Department Of Labor’s 10-hour Osha Construction Safety And Health Certification. Topics May Include An Introduction To Osha, General Health And Safety Provisions, Electrical, Fall Protection, Personal Protective And Lifesaving Equipment, Materials Handling, Storage, Use And Disposal, Hand And Power Tools, And Scaffolds

Prerequisites: None As an introduction to accounting, ACC1001 introduces the student to the basic structures, principles, and practices involved in understanding and completing the accounting cycle. Each individual step of the accounting cycle, from analyzing source documents to the final preparation of financial statements, is covered with an emphasis on accounting for a sole proprietorship service business. 4 quarter hours

Prerequisites: ACC1001 with grade of C or better This course is a continuation of Accounting I and introduces the student to a more detailed analysis of the components and preparation of the Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Statement of Retained Earnings, and Statement of Cash Flows for a corporate entity. 4 quarter hours

Prerequisites: ACC1002 with grade of C or better This course is a continuation of Accounting I and II. The student learns to apply the knowledge gained in Accounting I and II to specialized areas of accounting such as financial statement analysis, cost accounting, and managerial accounting. 4 quarter hours

Prerequisites: None An introduction to business functions and their opportunities. Students will also be given an orientation to resources available to them through a variety of sources, including the University. 4 quarter hours

Prerequisite: ENG1001 This course is designed to prepare students to organize and compose effective business correspondence and technical writing. The basic principles of writing and approaches for writing various types of communications are stressed. 4 quarter hours

Prerequisites: None Business Law I is a survey of the development of American law and procedure covering information, operation, completion of contracts, torts, constitutional law, criminal law, environmental law and more. This course also includes a study of some Uniform Commercial Code concepts. Both the text and case study methods may be utilized. 4 quarter hours

Prerequisites: None This course is for students to obtain basic knowledge and skills needed in using office application software and Internet features. A broad range of software used in an office, such as, word processing, spreadsheet, database, slide presentation, email, and Internet research will be introduced. It is not intended for IT majors. 4 quarter hours

Prerequisites: None The study of macroeconomics includes the basic aspects of economic analysis of the business world. Students will develop an understanding of the monetary system, recession, inflation, and the main cycles of business activity. 4 quarter hours

Approved Social Science ElectiveMicroeconomics is the study of the internal forces in the market place. Students will develop an understanding of the forces that control the economy, and the effect of changes in those forces. Specific topics include the free enterprise system, capitalism, wage and price theory, law of supply and demand, and government regulation of business. 4 quarter hours

Prerequisites: None The latest major approaches and techniques of management are studied, including planning, systems management, new organizational concepts, computer influence, controlling, and quantitative measurement. 4 quarter hours

This is an introductory course in the primary activities and practices of domestic and global marketing. It provides an overview of the marketing environment, consumer behavior, market segmentation and target marketing, branding, the distribution of goods and services, the pricing system, promotional and communication activities, and new product development. 4 quarter hours

Prerequisite: ACC1001 This course exposes the student to a wide range of important issues in managerial and personal finance, including such topics as the role of finance in organizations, principles of financial analysis, forecasting and working capital management, and the basics of analysis and evaluation of investments such as stocks, mutual funds and bonds

The course provides an introduction to applications of business modeling such as entity relationship diagrams and dataflow diagrams. This course emphasizes application of management information system tools to support modeling.

This course focuses on the financial management of non-financial organizations with emphasis on corporations. Topics covered include valuation and rates of return, cost of capital, capital budget decision, long-term financing options, mergers and acquisitions and international finance.

This course provides students with opportunities for analysis, synthesis, prescription, and application of critical thinking and decision making within the organization. Emphasis is placed on preparing managers for decision making in dynamic and rapidly changing environments.This course surveys the basic concept of quantitative approaches to decision making. It is designed to provide students with a sound conceptual understanding of the role that quantitative analysis plays in the decision making process. It emphasizes the application of a variety of quantitative techniques to the solution of business and economic problems. The purpose of the course is to help students become users of statistics to effectively evaluate statistical information in making decisions

Students study characteristics of international management and the basis for business among countries. Different perspectives on organizational behavior, human resource management, management styles and the practical aspects of international management are discussed. Business in the international environment is interpreted from a strategic management and marketing perspective that yields practical guidance concerning the management of firms and social responsibility.

This course will help students to develop leadership through improved communication. Focus will be on those types of communication encountered in management functions: creating documents, presentations, leadership, managing meetings, building teams, internal and external organizational communication and professional career preparation.

This course focuses on the production and operations component of business. Topics include operations strategy, forecasting of demand, managing capacity, design of goods and services, process and location planning, scheduling of jobs and projects, and job design.

This Course Provides An Analysis Of Supply Chain And Operations Management For Products And Services And The Dynamic Interaction Of Companies Along An Integrated Supply Chain. Topics Include Supply Chain Strategy, Outsourcing, Inventory Management, Aggregate Planning, Mrp And Erp, Scheduling, Advanced Production Planning And Maintenance And Reliability

This course advances the concepts learned in the Principles of Management. In addition, behavioral concepts are applied to motivation, leadership, work groups, and communication

This course explores laws and regulations applicable to modern corporate environments. Topics may include agency relationships, creation and operation of contracts, debtor/creditor relationships, regulatory environment as governed by the Federal securities acts, and transactions under the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC

This course is designed to provide students with a sound conceptual understanding of the role that quantitative analysis plays in the decision making process. It emphasizes the application of a variety of techniques to the solution of business and economic problems to help students become effective users and evaluators of quantitative and qualitative information in making decisions.

This course will introduce students to the philosophy and techniques of total quality management applied to business, governmental, and not-for-profit organizations. Students will explore the fundamentals of quality management with emphasis on the best practices of high performing organizations as measured by assessment tools such as the Malcolm Baldridge Award.Students will learn the proper application and use of techniques such as Statistical Process control, Six Sigma, and process management.

This course studies the marketing process and the business environment in which it operates. The emphasis is on the role of the marketing manager and the basis for strategic and tactical marketing decisions required for achieving the firm’s strategic business goals

This capstone course is intended to integrate subject matter from more specialized business courses and related areas of study to help students develop conceptual skills needed in management. Major topics include the development of organizational strategy, decision making within a strategic framework, the planning process, formulation of objectives and policies, and the management of change. Use of the case method will draw significantly on students’ prior management study and experience.

In this course, students act as managers of a firm operating in a simulated industry. They are responsible for developing a strategic plan, creating execution plans, monitoring results and modifying execution plans to achieve success in competition with others in the simulated industry. Additionally, students will review business concepts for all areas of the business curriculum and demonstrate proficiency in key competencies required of effective business managers and leaders through the Educational Testing Service (ETS) Major Field Test in Business.

This course provides a foundational approach to Construction Industry software, including a basic introduction to Estimating and Project Scheduling. The curriculum is designed to provide a fundamental overview of the software packages that students will utilize in subsequent coursework.

Construction Materials Used Within The Construction Industry: Concrete, Masonry, Metals, Woods, And Thermal Materials. The Course Also Examines The General Requirements Of A Construction Project And The Techniques Of Project Mobilization. This Course Focuses On Csi Divisions 1-7 (master Format 1994) And Is Designed To Accompany Con 120.

This course is an introduction to architectural related design and working document evolution, including the design process, the establishment of architectural criteria, blueprint reading, technical specifications, and related and accompanying design and drawing development. In addition, students will enhance their critical communication skills necessary to interact with design professionals.

This course examines various documents which are utilized within the construction industry to record and communicate with others. The document practice introduced in this course will provide students with the exposure to proper communication procedures with project owners, designers, subcontractors, and local governmental agencies.

This course provides topics in fundamental algebra to include: operations on expressions, variables, monomials, polynomials, solving and graphing linear equations and inequalities. Emphasis is placed on operations involving formulas, factoring, problem-solving, radicals, and rational expressions. This course also provides topics in fundamental plane geometry to include: congruence, similarity, perpendicular and parallel lines, angles, theorems, and properties of polygons and circles. Emphasis is placed on constructions and calculations for perimeter, area and volume of common and complex geometric figures. In addition, this course offers hands-on applications which allow students to relate and apply concepts, developed through inductive and deductive reasoning, to real world situations.

This Course Provides An Overview And Study Of The Equipment, Systems, Finishes, And Manufacturing Specialties Used Within The Construction Industry To Complete A Construction Project. The Course Also Focuses On Csi Divisions 8-16 (master Format 1994) And Is Designed To Accompany Con 100.

This course is the study and application of the critical path method, which includes planning, scheduling and control of the construction project. Students will discuss the use of logic, time assignment and computation, analysis, re-evaluation, computer applications, and management responsibilities. This course provides an introduction to the ethical problems and issues in modern society. Students will discuss current events related to ethical issues and participate in group discussions.

This course focuses on federal and state labor oriented regulations as applied to the construction industry practices. The student will recognize the interaction between technical and legal aspects of personnel administration practices, work force management, labor standards, employment discrimination, strikes and picketing, union organization, collective bargaining, pre-hire agreements, hiring hall referrals, and union and non-union shop construction.

This course focuses on the introduction to residential cost estimating, including: reading and interpretation of blue print, plans, specifications and other project documents; principles of building costs; estimate and construction control; and practice in preparing bids for prospective buyers. Techniques and rationale used for analysis in estimating residential, commercial, and heavy construction projects are discussed, along with format and preparation of competent construction cost estimates with an emphasis on computer applications. Students will plan and prepare competitive bids for the firm-price heavy construction projects.

The purpose of this course is to identify all the methods of field supervision in construction including administrative procedures, quantity surveying, estimating, quality control, scheduling, and bidding. The student will also discuss how to be an effective manager and study the best practices to supervise, motivate and lead their team to successful outcomes. Basic principles of business management are also included.

This course will discuss the construction manager’s relationship and interaction with internal organization, owner, architect, engineer, public, press, legal aid, unions, trades, equipment, utilities, insurance, finances, government and others. In addition, the student will examine the administration aspects as well as monitoring, budgeting, expediting, and achieving a quality construction project.

This course provides an orientation to the rules and regulations that govern the construction industry, including building codes, state lien laws, contractor’s license law, health and safety laws, worker’s compensation, employment insurance, and taxes.

This course equips construction supervisors with the skills necessary to become effective communicators in the workplace. The goal of this course is to introduce a culture of open and accurate communication which will lead to trust between the construction supervisor and those who are intrinsic to his/her productivity of work flow. The course will focus on the importance of verbal, non-verbal, and listening skills as effective communication tools. Topics in this course include persuasion and negotiation strategies; constructive and corrective feedback; and electronic and written communication. Critical, active thinking and decision-making are expected and encouraged through group activity, class discussion, and self-reflective assignments. Students will learn the fact gathering process of organizational, presentation skills, and aids through preparation

This course is designed to provide competency in intelligent interpretation and correct and effective expression of the English language. Oral and written examples of English will be reviewed for the organization of material, clarity and directness of style, and idiomatic correctness. A wide variety of poetry, prose, and expository types of literature will be explored. Experience in the preparation and format of a research paper is included.

This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals and terminology of algebra, including real numbers, linear equations and inequalities, use of formulas, algebraic expressions and polynomials, systems of equations, graphing and quadratic equation basics. Practice assignments, homework assignments, quizzes, and tests will be completed through MyMathLab.

This course presents an overview of the basic concepts of the natural sciences, emphasizing biology, chemistry, physics, and earth science. These concepts are taught both as a technical foundation and from a historical perspective. The subject matter is integrated in lecture discussions covering the environment, ecology, and the relevance of natural science to human affairs. Subjects discussed include topical, social, scientific, and economic issues. Special projects and activities will be required.

This course provides an introduction to the ethical problems and issues in modern society. Students will discuss current events related to ethical issues and participate in group discussions.

This course covers the study of human behavior, moral development, and psychological theory as it applies to the individual, group and community. Behavioral disorders and treatment; social perceptions; emotions and motivation, social influence and group processes are topics included in this course.

This course includes a survey of social structure and theory, and their implications for individuals in a dynamic environment. Cultures, family, organizations, groups, ethnic and political influences and politics are topics covered.