Academic
Catalog August 2009 - August 2010 Undergraduate
and Graduate
Some courses may not be offered every year. Check with the college or department office for current information about when specific courses are offered.
For course syllabi, see the departmental website.
CM 120 BUILDING THE HUMAN ENVIRONMENT (3)
Comparative study of humans' efforts to control their environment with constructed shelter and infrastructure on global, regional, and personal levels. Cross-listed with PL 120. Letter grade only. Course fee required. CU
CM 120H BUILDING THE HUMAN ENVIRONMENT - HONORS (3)
Comparative study of humans' efforts to control their environment with constructed shelter and infrastructure on global, regional, and personal levels. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: Honors Student Group CU
CM 123 CONSTRUCTION METHODS I (3)
Materials and processes related to frame structures emphasizing codes, quantity survey, and quality control. 2 hrs. lecture, 2 hrs. lab. Letter grade only. Course fee required.
CM 124 CONSTRUCTION METHODS II (3)
Continuation of the development of construction logic for residential and light commercial construction. 3 hrs. lecture. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: (CM 120 or CM 120H) and CM 123
CM 130 COMPUTING IN CONSTRUCTION (3)
Computing theory and practice in computer applications for the design and construction industry. Letter grade only. Course fee required.
CM 199 SPECIAL TOPICS (1-3)
Foundations of intellectual inquiry. In-depth study of a substantive problem. Letter grade only. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.
CM 220 INTRODUCTION TO STRUCTURAL DESIGN (3)
Introduces forces, reactions, shear and bending moments, section modulus, moment of inertia, center of gravity, and stress and strain relationships. Use of Uniform Building Code in developing wood structure design. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: (PHY 111 or PHY 112 or PHY 161) and MAT 125 or higher with a grade greater than or equal to C
CM 222 CONSTRUCTION GRAPHICS (3)
Sketching fundamentals, multi-view projection, pictorial drawings, architectural drawings, work drawings, and introduction to computer graphics. 3 hrs. lecture. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: CM 123 and CM 124 with grades greater than or equal to C
CM 224 CONCRETE AND CONCRETE FORMS SYSTEMS (3)
Selection and evaluation of materials and forming methods used in concrete installation in residential and commercial construction. 2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: CM 124
CM 225 MASONRY CONSTRUCTION SYSTEMS (3)
Theory and practice of construction with mortar, brick, block, reinforced brick, and reinforced concrete masonry. 2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: CM 124 with grade greater than or equal to C
CM 253 SURVEYING AND BUILDING LAYOUT (3)
Plane surveying; use of field notes for drawing plot plans; construction layout and grading. 2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: MAT 125 or MAT 125H with grade greater than or equal to C or Math Placement Test Results (ACT 25+; Accuplacer 70+; PLACE 65+; SATI 580+)
CM 299 SPECIAL TOPICS (1-3)
In-depth study of an aspect, concept, or problem. Letter grade only. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.
CM 302W PROFESSIONAL WRITING FOR PROJECT MANAGERS (3)
Instruction in the writing expectations of a professional construction manager. Proposals, letters, analysis, reports, notifications and legal requirements for document preparation, presentation and preservation. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: Admission to Construction Mgt (BS) or Construction Planning (MINOR) and (ENG 105 or HON 190 or HON 191 or English Placement Test Results (PLACE 60+)) JWRT
CM 303 DESIGN AND PRESERVATION (3)
Introduces the history and concepts of urban and neo-traditional design, historic preservation, and American architecture. Cross-listed with PL 303. Letter grade only. Course fee required.
CM 326 MECHANICAL SYSTEMS (3)
Mechanical principles and techniques as they relate to heating, cooling, and plumbing systems in residential and commercial construction. 2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: PHY 112 or PHY 262 w/ grades of C or better
CM 329 CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING AND BIDDING (3)
Development of complete estimates including bid documents, strategies, material and labor costing, computerized worksheets, and subcontractor buyout. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: CM 130, CM 222, CM 224 and CM 225 and Corequisite: CM 388
CM 331 STRUCTURAL STEEL SYSTEMS (3)
Analyzes structural steel framework design and the associated erection procedures and welding techniques to facilitate assembly. 3 hrs. lecture. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: CM 220 with grade greater than or equal to C
CM 341 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS (3)
Applies electrical principles and practices to residential wiring, with emphasis on National Electric Code. 2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: PHY 112 or (PHY 262 and PHY 262L)
CM 360 SOILS MECHANICS (3)
Soil properties; identification and classification of earth material; subsurface exploration of soil strength, stresses, and settlement; substructure design; computer applications. 2 hrs. lecture, 2 hrs. lab. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: CM 220
CM 388 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULING AND CONTROL (3)
Project planning, scheduling, and resource allocation using manual and computer techniques. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Corequisite: CM 329
CM 389 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION (1-12)
Individualized preplanned cooperative employment experience related to your field of study or career objectives. Fee required. Pass-fail only. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 units.
CM 401 ETHICS IN THE BUILDING AND ENGINEERING INDUSTRY (1)
Critical examination of ethical, moral and legal issues confronting professionals in the building and engineering professions. Prerequisite or Corequisite: CM 391 or CM 491
CM 408 FIELDWORK EXPERIENCE (1-12)
Individualized supervised field experience in an appropriate agency or organization. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 units. Department consent required. Pass-fail only. Course fee required.
CM 460 HEAVY CIVIL AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION (3)
Means and methods of performing heavy civil construction such as dams, wastewater treatment, utility work, and highway, road, and bridge construction. Prerequisite: CM 329 with grade greater than or equal to C
CM 481 CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS (3)
Concepts and skills required for overall construction project operations, including planning, supervision, and execution of a constructed project. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: Senior Status or Instructor Consent
CM 485 UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH (1-6)
Individualized original research under the supervision of a research adviser. Pass-fail only. May be repeated for up to 12 units of credit. Department consent required.
CM 489 CONSTRUCTION PROJECT ADMINISTRATION (3)
Contract documents, laws and regulations, labor relations, principles of total quality management and partnering, and project oversight. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: Senior Status or Instructor Consent
CM 490C CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT INTEGRATION SEMINAR (3)
Unifies various aspects of construction, including estimating, scheduling, construction operations and administration into a coherent whole picture. Local, national, and global ramifications of construction. Instructor's consent required. Letter grade only. Course fee required. CAP
CM 491 CONSTRUCTION SAFETY AND RISK MANAGEMENT (3)
Safety administration, OSHA standards, accident and fire prevention, industrial hygiene, hazardous materials, protective equipment, and related managerial concerns. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: Senior Status or higher
CM 497 INDEPENDENT STUDY (1-6)
Individualized approach to selected topics by guided reading and critical evaluation. No repeat limit. Department consent required. Pass-fail only. Course fee required.
CM 499 CONTEMPORARY DEVELOPMENTS (1-3)
Examines recent trends and investigations in a selected area. Letter grade only. No repeat limit.