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Course Descriptions

Interested in taking a single class? Some courses (designated by a below) may be open on a space-available basis to professionals who are not seeking the certificate. See Single-Course Enrollment for details.

Summer Course

Heavy Construction Estimating (CM 582; 3 credits)
Schedule: Online, June 23-Aug. 22; $1,740.
Instructor: Ahmed Abdel Aziz

Study of the principles used in developing cost estimates for heavy construction projects.Includes interpretation of contract documents, quantity take-off, pricing, and preparation of unit-price bid documents. Emphasis on developing cost estimates for highway projects. View the course introduction

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Autumn Course

Construction Procurement (CM 520; 3 credits)
Schedule: Online, Sept. 24-Dec. 12, 2008.
Instructor: John Schaufelberger

Study of the different methods used in the procurement and delivery of projects in the construction industry, including lump sum, unit price, cost-plus, design-build, and construction management contracts. View the course introduction

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Winter Courses

Construction Operations and Productivity (CM 588; 3 credits)
Schedule: Online, Jan. 5–Mar. 20, 2009.
Instructor: Eddy Rojas

Study of heavy construction operations with emphasis on productivity enhancement. An integrated approach to planning, modeling, analysis, and design of construction operations is presented, and the use of simulation models and other analytical tools are examined. View the course introduction

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Temporary Structures (CM 580, 3 credits)
Schedule: Online, Jan. 5–Mar. 20, 2009.
Instructor: Kamran Nemati

Study of the materials, methods and techniques associated with temporary structures utilized in various construction operations, such as concrete formwork, scaffolding, falsework/shoring, cofferdams, underpinning, diaphragm/slurry walls, earth-retaining structures, and construction dewatering systems. A major emphasis is placed on concrete formwork construction covering detailed design analysis of both vertical and horizontal timber formwork systems. View the course introduction

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