Please see the section on Course Description Symbols and Terms in the University Catalog for an explanation of course description terminology and symbols, the course numbering system, and course credit units. All courses are lecture and discussion and employ letter grading unless otherwise stated. Some prerequisites may be waived with faculty permission. Many syllabi are available on the Chico Web.

Construction Management Course Offerings

SUBJ NUM	Title	Units	Semester Offered	Course Flags
CMGT 100	Concepts of Construction	3.0	FS
This course introduces fundamental construction management concepts including the roles and responsibilities of project stakeholders, project delivery systems, contract types, estimating, scheduling, safety, quality control, cost management, trade coordination, and documentation of the work. 3 hours discussion. (002055)
CMGT 101	Construction Management Career Preparation	1.0	FS
This course helps Construction Management students prepare for careers in the construction industry. It provides students with the opportunity for creating their resumes, learning successful interviewing techniques, obtaining internships, and exploring the many different possible careers in the construction industry. 3 hours laboratory. Credit/no credit grading. (020453)
CMGT 105	Computer Applications in Construction Management	3.0	FS
Corequisite: CMGT 100. This course introduces industry foundation technical computing for Construction Managers. It introduces commercial software commonly used in the management and control of construction projects. Application areas include office suite of programs, paperless workflows, estimating, and scheduling. 2 hours discussion, 2 hours activity. This course requires the use of a laptop computer and appropriate software. (022069)
CMGT 110	Construction Graphics	3.0	FS
Prerequisites: CMGT 100, CMGT 105 both with a grade of C or higher. This course introduces the use of lines, symbols, and annotations in construction drawings. It also includes 3D modeling software to visualize and build a model of a commercial building from a set of construction documents. This model is used to produce 2D construction documents. 2 hours discussion, 2 hours activity. This course requires the use of a laptop computer and appropriate software. (002056)
CMGT 135	Construction Materials and Systems	3.0	FS
Prerequisites: CMGT 100, CMGT 105 both with a grade of C or higher. This course includes a comprehensive study of the principal materials used in the construction industry and the various systems employing these materials to build structures. 3 hours discussion. This course requires the use of a laptop computer and appropriate software. (002057)
CMGT 198	Special Topics	1.0 -3.0	FS
Prerequisites: Department permission. This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. 3 hours supervision. (002060)
CMGT 210	Analysis of Construction Drawings and Specifications	3.0	FS
Prerequisites: CMGT 110, CMGT 135 both with a grade of C or higher. This course includes a detailed and interactive study of construction drawings and specifications. Software is utilized to aid in understanding the plans and specifications and extract key project information with emphasis on material quantity takeoff. 2 hours discussion, 2 hours activity. This course requires the use of a laptop computer and appropriate software. (002058)
CMGT 235	Electrical and Mechanical Systems	3.0	FS
Prerequisite: CMGT 210 with a grade of C or higher. This course includes an introduction to mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems; integration of these systems into the building design and construction process; with an emphasis on sustainability. 3 hours discussion. This course requires the use of a laptop computer and appropriate software. (002059)
CMGT 270	Building Information Modeling	3.0	FS
Prerequisites: CMGT 110. This course covers understanding and using building information models. Students learn about BIM, from a technology, design, and building practice perspective. 2 hours discussion, 3 hours laboratory. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 9.0 units. (000687)
CMGT 275W	Architectural History (W)	3.0	FS	GE W
This course presents a study of architectural history with an emphasis on contemporary projects. 3 hours discussion. This is an approved Writing Course. This is an approved General Education course. (021203)
CMGT 330	Soil Mechanics, Concrete, and Construction Surveying	3.0	FS
Prerequisites: CHEM 107, CMGT 210 (with a grade of C or higher), MATH 109 or MATH 120 (either with a grade of C- or higher), PHYS 202A. This course includes a study of the properties and behaviors of soils, aggregates, and concrete when used as construction materials. Introduction to concrete including mix design, slump tests, and compressive strength. Fundamentals of surveying including staking, layout, and elevation control. 2 hours discussion, 3 hours laboratory. This course requires the use of a laptop computer and appropriate software. (002063)
CMGT 332	Construction Method Analysis	3.0	FS
Prerequisites: GE Oral Communication (A1) requirement; CMGT 210, CMGT 235 both with a grade of C or higher. This course analyzes methods and techniques of a construction project in a multi-team planning environment. Using Building Information Modeling, students analyze constructability through jobsite logistics, clash detection, log books, and short term resource scheduling. Jobsite labor risk is studied with a focus on productivity tracking, analysis, methods improvement, and safety. 2 hours discussion, 1 hour activity. This course requires the use of a laptop computer and appropriate software. (002064)
CMGT 335	Construction Equipment	3.0	FS
Prerequisites: CMGT 330. This course includes a study of the equipment used in the construction industry. Included are the types, capabilities, selection, purchase/lease/rent options, and balancing of equipment. 3 hours discussion. This course requires the use of a laptop computer and appropriate software. (002066)
CMGT 350	Principles of Statics and Strength of Materials	3.0	FS
Prerequisites: MATH 109 or MATH 120 with a grade of C- or higher, PHYS 202A. This course includes a study of applied engineering mechanics including forces, static equilibrium, and simple truss analysis. An emphasis is placed on the concepts and mathematical calculations of stress, strain, and deflection within structural elements encountered in construction. The rationale and factors of safety for sizing and design of these elements is reviewed. 3 hours discussion. (022067)
CMGT 352	Electrical Construction Estimating	3.0	FS
Costs dictated by the contract documents for the electrical systems in residential, commercial, industrial, specialty, and line construction projects are studied. 2 hours discussion, 3 hours laboratory. (002073)
CMGT 360W	Construction Project Management (W)	3.0	FS	W
Prerequisites: GE Oral Communication (A1) requirement, GE Written Communication (A2) requirement, ACCT 201, CMGT 210 (with a grade of C or higher). This course reinforces the construction project life-cycle from conception through completion. The processes to effectively manage a construction project are introduced and practiced, including: project delivery systems and contracts, pre-construction services, construction safety practices, RFI's and submittals, quality control processes, cost control, project closeout, and commissioning. 3 hours lecture. This is an approved Writing Course. This course requires the use of a laptop computer and appropriate software. (020325)
CMGT 380	Green Building Practices and LEED Certification	3.0	FA
This course explores how new buildings are designed and constructed using green building strategies. Students learn how LEED Accredited Professionals manage the building certification process and the documents required by the US Green Building Council to verify that the requirements for LEED certification are met. The course also prepares students to take the USGBC LEED AP Certification exam. 3 hours lecture. This course requires the use of a laptop computer and appropriate software. (020504)
CMGT 385	Concepts of Sustainable Construction	3.0	FS
Prerequisite: CMGT 235 with a grade of C or higher. This course evaluates green building techniques, sustainable practices, and Lean Construction throughout the entire project life cycle. Students are introduced to the various requirements for green building rating systems and certifications. Content is provided to assist students in their self-study to take the LEED Green Associate exam. 3 hours lecture. (022068)
CMGT 389	Intern in Construction Mgmt	1.0 -3.0	FS
3 hours lecture. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units. (002062)
CMGT 398	Special Topics	1.0 -3.0	FS
Prerequisites: Faculty permission. This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. 3 hours lecture. (002070)
CMGT 399	Special Problems	1.0 -3.0	FS
Prerequisites: Faculty permission. This course is an independent study of special problems offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (002071)
CMGT 440	Temporary Structures	3.0	FS
Prerequisite: CMGT 350. This course includes a study of temporary structures used in construction, including scaffolding, support of excavations, decking and ramps, temporary bridges and trestles, concrete shoring formwork, and support of existing structures. The engineering basis for design is studies, with an emphasis placed on factors affecting cos and risks. 3 hours discussion. This course requires the use of a laptop computer and appropriate software. (002079)
CMGT 450	Building Estimating	3.0	FS
Prerequisites: ACCT 202, CMGT 332, CMGT 360W, CMGT 385. This course leads the students through the steps of creating a detailed building estimate utilizing construction documents. Direct costs are generated by performing quantity take-offs and pricing with historical construction data, labor, and productivity rates. Students analyze subcontractor bid, generate indirect costs, and apply project margin to complete a building estimate. 2 hours discussion, 2 hours activity. This course requires the use of a laptop computer and appropriate software. (002080)
CMGT 455W	Construction Cost Management (W)	3.0	FS	W
Prerequisite: CMGT 450. This course studies construction cost monitoring and analysis techniques. The industry tools of budgets, billing instruments, earned value, forecasting and cost data collection are reviewed. Students create a schedule of values, including development of overhead allocation. 2 hours discussion, 2 hours activity. This is an approved Writing Course. This course requires the use of a laptop computer and appropriate software. (002081)
CMGT 457	Project Scheduling and Control	3.0	FS
Prerequisites: CMGT 332, CMGT 360W. This course involves the study of the methods used to plan and control construction projects. Critical path scheduling techniques, project planning processes, Lean practices of scheduling, and schedule diagramming are developed. Students create and update cash and resource loaded digital schedules using current industry scheduling software. Schedule update reports are analyzed and narratives produced. 2 hours discussion, 2 hours activity. This course requires the use of a laptop computer and appropriate software. (002078)
CMGT 458	Heavy Construction Estimating	3.0	FS
Prerequisite: CMGT 335. This course explores the process involved in creating a heavy construction estimate. Direct costs are formulated using production rates developed from cycle time analyses, burdened labor rates, quantity take-off, equipment rates, and material pricing. Estimates are prepared using industry standard unit-price computer applications. Distribution of indirect, overhead, and markup into bid items are applied to complete a unit-price estimate. 2 hours discussion, 2 hours activity. This course requires the use of a laptop computer and appropriate software. (002072)
CMGT 460HW	Legal Aspects of Construction - Honors (W)	3.0	FS	GW W
Prerequisites: Admission to the department's Honors in the Major program, completion of GE Written Communication (A2) requirement, BLAW 203, BLAW 414, faculty permission. This is an Honors in the Major course which is open to students by invitation only. In addition to the course content of CMGT 460, this course involves the selection and start of a significant project in some aspect of construction law. The students select the project topic with the assistance of the faculty member. The project is completed in CMGT 499H. 9 hours supervision. This is an approved Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement course; a grade of C- or higher certifies writing proficiency for majors. This is an approved Writing Course. (002076)
CMGT 460W	Legal Aspects of Construction (W)	3.0	FS	GW W
Prerequisites: GE Written Communication (A2) requirement, BLAW 203, MGMT 303, senior standing, BCOM 300W for CMGT majors only. This course provides an overview of basic construction laws, construction-related acts and orders, rules and regulations affecting construction, and construction contracts. Construction risks are identified and methods to allocate and mitigate these risks are developed. 3 hours discussion. This is an approved Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement course; a grade of C- or higher certifies writing proficiency for majors. This is an approved Writing Course. This course requires the use of a laptop computer and appropriate software. (002075)
CMGT 462	Construction Contracts	3.0	FS
Prerequisite: CMGT 460W. This course reviews current contracting systems and documents utilized for construction contracts. Students examine and analyze the US Department of Labor Laws and the California Labor Code as these laws pertain to construction labor contracts, employment regulations, workers' compensation, and safety. 3 hours lecture. This course requires the use of a laptop computer and appropriate software. (021409)
CMGT 485	Construction Management Competition	3.0	FS
This course prepares interested students for regional and national construction management competitions sponsored by the Associated Schools of Construction, National Association of Home Builders, Associated Builders & Contractors, and other competition sponsors. Areas of preparation include construction management business and cost management, contracts, plan reading, specifications, estimating, scheduling, equipment, safety, team building, leadership, and presentation skills. 3 hours lecture. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. (020396)
CMGT 489	Const Mgmt Cooperative Ed	1.0 -3.0	FS
Prerequisites: CIVL 120, CMGT 210, 60 units within the CMGT major, faculty permission. This course is an internship offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. This program is designed to provide the student with management and administrative experiences within the construction industry. 3 hours lecture. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units. (002074)
CMGT 498	Special Topics in Const Mgmt	1.0 -3.0	FS
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. 3 hours discussion. (002082)
CMGT 499	Special Problems	1.0 -3.0	FS
Prerequisites: Faculty permission. This course is an independent study of special problems offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. 3 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (002083)
CMGT 499H	Honors Project in Construction Management	3.0	FS
Prerequisites: Admission to the department's Honors in the Major program; CMGT 460HW with a grade of B or higher; faculty permission. Open by invitation to construction management majors who have a GPA of 3.5 or higher. The culminating work of this course will be the written and oral presentation of a project of value in the field of construction management. 9 hours supervision. (002084)
CMGT 697	Independent Study	1.0 -3.0	FS
Prerequisites: Faculty permission. This course is a graduate-level independent study offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. (002086)
CMGT 698	Advanced Topics in Const Mgmt	1.0 -3.0	INQ
Prerequisites: Department permission. This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. (002085)
CMGT 699P	Master's Project	1.0 -6.0	FS
Prerequisites: See the department secretary. This course is offered for 1.0-6.0. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. 3 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (002089)
CMGT 699T	Master's Thesis	1.0 -6.0	FS
3 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (002087)