Construction Management Technology (CMT)
CMT 101S (CMT 105) Construction Materials and Methods
3 semester hours
Prerequisite: None
The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to the materials, methods, and equipment used in building construction. Emphasis will be placed on the construction process and how the various materials and equipment relate to the different stages of the process. Upon completion of this course, the student will understand the total building process, know the various materials used in each stage of construction, understand the techniques and methods used with different materials, and specify materials with essential characteristics. (F)
CMT 102 Construction Blueprint Reading
3 semester hours
Prerequisite: None
The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to blueprint reading pertinent to the construction industry. Emphasis will be placed on object visualization, symbols, abbreviations, and terminology. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to visualize in three-dimensions the building from its working drawings, identify the various parts of the building, and understand the specification documents. (Su)
CMT 114 (CMT 281S) 10 Hour OSHA Construction Safety
1 semester hour
Prerequisite: None
The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to OSHA and the regulations present within the construction industry. Upon completion of this course the student will be able to identify the primary safety rules established by OSHA, know reporting procedures, as well as, being able to use the OSHA manual. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of safety, OSHA, safety programs, and safety procedures. Students completing this course will receive their ten hour OSHA certification. (F)
CMT 120 (CMT 181P) Construction Problem Solving
1 semester hour
Prerequisite: None
The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to the construction related problem solving using spreadsheets and construction calculators. Emphasis is on using the various functions of the construction calculator and developing the skills necessary to estimate elements of a construction project, and developing spreadsheets used for estimating various construction applications. (F)
CMT 140 (CMT 181M) Concrete Testing
1 semester hour
Prerequisite: None
The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to the properties of concrete and to provide an understanding of the precautions that must be taken during the curing process. Emphasis will be placed on hands on activities to understand how concrete hardens and gains strength. How freezing damages concrete during the curing period and understanding the precautions necessary to prevent concrete from drying during the curing period. (F)
CMT 156 (216) Contracting and Construction Law
3 semester hours
Prerequisite: None
The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to law practices pertinent to the construction industry. Emphasis will be placed on law as it relates to the contractor. Upon completion of this course the student will understand articles of incorporation, building contracts, contracts for the purchase of labor and materials, construction loans, the various types of construction agreements, permits, plans and specifications, warranties, and insurance.
CMT 161 Introduction to Sustainable Construction
1 semester hour
Prerequisite: None
The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to the Green Building movement in response to the growing
demand for sustainable, healthy, and energy-efficient construction methods. Students will study the proven methods of new and remodeled green construction. Emphasis will be placed on teaching the hard science and the commonsense solutions to building sustainable, healthy and energy-efficient structures. Upon completion of this course a student will be aware of the building science theory of green construction. (F)
CMT 205S Construction Management
3 semester hours
Prerequisite: CMT 101S, and either CMT 102 or AET 101S, Eligible for MTH 100
The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to the principles and practices used in managing the various aspects of the construction process. Emphasis will be placed on pertinent business procedures. Upon completion of this course, the student will know how to organize, bid, purchase, account for, plan, and schedule a construction job. (F)
CMT 206S Construction Estimating
3 semester hours
Prerequisite: Eligible for MTH 100, CMT 101S, CMT 120 and either CMT 102 or AET 101S
The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to the principles and practices used in estimating construction costs. Emphasis will be on a methodical approach to estimating each cost element of a construction project. Upon completion of this course, the student will know the methods and procedures used in estimating, making quantity surveys from working drawings, developing unit costs, developing subcontractor costs, and will be able to identify the major considerations involved in the total pricing of a construction project. (Sp)
CMT 209 Electrical and Mechanical Equipment in Buildings
4 semester hours
Prerequisite: AET 101S or CMT 102
The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to the plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and lighting systems used in buildings. Upon completion of this course, the student will understand the basic principles and hardware requirements in designing plumbing, HVAC, electrical and lighting systems. (F)
CMT 217 Software Applications in Construction
3 semester hours
Prerequisite: CMT 205S
(Lec 2 hrs, Lab 2 hrs)
The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to software used in a construction office. This will include scheduling, financial management, and construction records. Upon completion of this course, the student will know how to organize, bid, purchase, account for, plan, and schedule a construction job using various computer software packages. (Sp)
