Department of Construction Science
The Department of Construction Science offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Science and Management.
Admission to the Major in Construction Science and Management
Available openings within the Construction Science and Management (CSM) program are limited and, therefore, entry is competitive. Top-performing students from high school will be admitted directly into the major. Successful applicants entering the University from high school and transfer students that meet the department requirements will be admitted into Academic Studies (XACP) in the University College. Students in Academic Studies will be reviewed before registration each academic semester and students will be accepted to the Construction Science and Management major (CSM) based on their grade point average (GPA) and number of available seats.
Direct Admission Criteria
Applicants entering UTSA as Freshmen will be directly admitted to the Construction Science and Management (CSM) major if they:
- meet all UTSA undergraduate admission requirements, and
- are ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class (no minimum SAT or ACT scores required), or
- are ranked in the top 25 percent of their high school class and have a minimum 1170 SAT* or 24 ACT score, or
- are ranked in the top 50 percent of their high school class and have a minimum 1220 SAT* or 25 ACT score.
* New SAT scores combine Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and Math.
Transfer students with lass than 12 transferable semester credit hours will be directly admitted to the Construction Science and Management (CSM) major if they:
- meet all UTSA undergraduate transfer admission requirements, and
- have a minimum transfer grade point average (GPA) of 3.0.
Transfer students with 12 or more transferable semester credit hours will be directly admitted to the Construction Science and Management (CSM) major if they:
- meet all UTSA undergraduate transfer admission requirements, and
- have a minimum transfer GPA of 3.1.
Freshmen and Transfer students who do not meet the above requirements, but meet UTSA’s general admission requirements will be admitted to “Architecture, Construction and Planning Studies” in University College where students will be able to work towards meeting the prerequisites needed to declare Construction Science and Management as their major. Students in Architecture, Construction and Planning Studies will be reviewed before registration each academic semester and students will be accepted to the Construction Science and Management major (CSM) based on their grade point average (GPA) and number of available seats.
Students currently enrolled in UTSA who wish to change their major may apply to the Construction Science and Management major by submitting the “Change of Major Form” and “Unofficial Transcript” to the Construction Science Department located in the Monterey Building. Current UTSA students interested in Construction Science and Management are first considered by the Department for Academic Studies (XACP) admission and then considered for possible admission into the CSM program. Change of major applications will be reviewed before registration each academic semester. Students will be accepted to the major based on their GPA and number of available seats.
Students not accepted into the CSM program are encouraged to improve their GPA and re-submit the application.
Laptop Program
Students must have a laptop (notebook) computer upon entering the program. The computer should be upgrade-able in order to be of productive use for the duration of the academic program.
Student Work
The Department of Construction Science reserves the right to retain, exhibit, and reproduce work submitted by students. Work submitted for grading is the property of the College of Architecture, Construction and Planning and remains such until it is returned to the student.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Construction Science and Management
The Construction Science and Management degree combines courses in construction science, design and business to educate managers for the construction industry. The minimum number of semester credit hours required for the degree, including Core Curriculum requirements, is 120, at least 39 of which need to be at the upper-division level. Students obtaining a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Construction Science and Management pursue management careers in a wide variety of occupations throughout the construction industry. The degree also provides students with the opportunity to continue with their studies in a graduate program.
The curriculum prepares students to manage the construction process on the job site and effectively interact with architects, engineers, owners and other professionals who compose the team required by the complexities of modern construction projects. Project owners recognize the need for timely project delivery, indoor/outdoor environmental quality, and short-term and life-cycle costing. Therefore, the curriculum emphasizes environmentally sustainable building practice, project and cost controls, communication skills, understanding the technical aspects of construction and the construction process, and the application of information technology to the construction industry. In addition to the formal academic curriculum, students are required to complete a construction management internship in the building industry between their junior and senior years. The program maintains a close partnership with the construction industry to provide graduates with various opportunities.
All candidates seeking this degree must fulfill the Core Curriculum requirements and the degree requirements
Core Curriculum Requirements (42 semester credit hours)
Students seeking the B.S. degree in Construction Science and Management must fulfill University Core Curriculum requirements in the same manner as other students. The courses listed below satisfy both degree requirements and Core Curriculum requirements; however, if these courses are taken to satisfy both requirements, then students may need to take additional courses in order to meet the minimum number of semester credit hours required for this degree.
MAT 1043 or MAT 1053 may be used to satisfy the core requirement in Mathematics.
ES 2023 and GEO 1013 should be used to satisfy the core requirement in Life and Physical Sciences.
ECO 2023 should be used to satisfy the core requirement in Social and Behavioral Sciences.
COM 2113 should be used to satisfy the Component Area Option requirement.
For a complete listing of courses that satisfy the Core Curriculum requirements, see Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements.
Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements
First Year Experience Requirement (3 semester credit hours)
All students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AIS 1203 | Academic Inquiry and Scholarship | 3 |
| AIS 1213 | AIS: Architecture, Construction, and Planning | 3 |
| AIS 1223 | AIS: Arts and Humanities | 3 |
| AIS 1233 | AIS: Business | 3 |
| AIS 1243 | AIS: Engineering, Mathematics, and Sciences | 3 |
| AIS 1253 | AIS: Interdisciplinary Education | 3 |
| AIS 1263 | AIS: Life and Health Sciences | 3 |
| AIS 1273 | AIS: Social Sciences and Public Policy | 3 |
Communication (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| WRC 1013 | Freshman Composition I | 3 |
| WRC 1023 | Freshman Composition II | 3 |
Mathematics (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CS 1173 | Data Analysis and Visualization | 3 |
| MAT 1023 | College Algebra with Applications | 3 |
| MAT 1043 | Introduction to Mathematics | 3 |
| MAT 1053 | Mathematics for Business | 3 |
| MAT 1073 | Algebra for Scientists and Engineers | 3 |
| MAT 1093 | Precalculus | 3 |
| MAT 1133 | Calculus for Business | 3 |
| MAT 1193 | Calculus for the Biosciences | 3 |
| MAT 1214 | Calculus I | 4 |
| STA 1053 | Basic Statistics | 3 |
Life and Physical Sciences (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete two of the following courses for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ANT 2033 | Introduction to Biological Anthropology | 3 |
| AST 1013 | Introduction to Astronomy | 3 |
| AST 1033 | Exploration of the Solar System | 3 |
| BIO 1233 | Contemporary Biology I | 3 |
| BIO 1243 | Contemporary Biology II | 3 |
| BIO 1404 | Biosciences I | 4 |
| BIO 1414 | Biosciences II | 4 |
| CHE 1083 | Introduction to the Molecular Structure of Matter | 3 |
| CHE 1093 | Introduction to Molecular Transformations | 3 |
| ES 1113 | Environmental Botany | 3 |
| ES 1123 | Environmental Zoology | 3 |
| ES 1213 | Environmental Geology | 3 |
| ES 2013 | Introduction to Environmental Science I | 3 |
| ES 2023 | Introduction to Environmental Science II | 3 |
| GEO 1013 | The Third Planet | 3 |
| GEO 1123 | Life Through Time | 3 |
| GES 2613 | Physical Geography | 3 |
| PHY 1943 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers I | 3 |
| PHY 1963 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers II | 3 |
Language, Philosophy and Culture (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AAS 2013 | Introduction to African American Studies | 3 |
| AAS 2113 | African American Culture, Leadership and Social Issues | 3 |
| ANT 2063 | Language, Thought, and Culture | 3 |
| ARC 1113 | Introduction to the Built Environment | 3 |
| CHN 1014 | Elementary Chinese I | 4 |
| CLA 2013 | Introduction to Ancient Greece | 3 |
| CLA 2023 | Introduction to Ancient Rome | 3 |
| CLA 2323 | Classical Mythology | 3 |
| CSH 1103 | Literary Masterpieces of Western Culture I | 3 |
| CSH 1113 | Literary Masterpieces of Western Culture II | 3 |
| CSH 1213 | Topics in World Cultures | 3 |
| CSH 2113 | The Foreign Film | 3 |
| ENG 2013 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| ENG 2023 | Literature and Film | 3 |
| ENG 2213 | Literary Criticism and Analysis | 3 |
| ENG 2383 | Multiethnic Literatures of the United States | 3 |
| ENG 2423 | Literature of Texas and the Southwest | 3 |
| ENG 2443 | Persuasion and Rhetoric | 3 |
| FRN 1014 | Elementary French I | 4 |
| FRN 2333 | French Literature in English Translation | 3 |
| GER 1014 | Elementary German I | 4 |
| GER 2333 | German Literature in English Translation | 3 |
| GES 1023 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| GLA 1013 | U.S. in the Global Arena | 3 |
| GRK 1114 | Introductory Classical Greek I | 4 |
| HIS 2123 | Introduction to World Civilization to the Fifteenth Century | 3 |
| HIS 2133 | Introduction to World Civilization since the Fifteenth Century | 3 |
| HIS 2533 | Introduction to Latin American Civilization | 3 |
| HIS 2543 | Introduction to Islamic Civilization | 3 |
| HIS 2553 | Introduction to East Asian Civilization | 3 |
| HIS 2573 | Introduction to African Civilization | 3 |
| HIS 2583 | Introduction to South Asian Civilization | 3 |
| HUM 2093 | World Religions | 3 |
| ITL 1014 | Elementary Italian I | 4 |
| ITL 2333 | Italian Literature in English Translation | 3 |
| JPN 1014 | Elementary Japanese I | 4 |
| LAT 1114 | Introductory Latin I | 4 |
| MAS 2013 | Introduction to Chicano(a) Studies | 3 |
| PHI 1043 | Critical Thinking | 3 |
| PHI 2013 | Basic Philosophical Problems | 3 |
| PHI 2023 | Introduction to Ancient Philosophy | 3 |
| PHI 2033 | Introduction to Early Modern Philosophy | 3 |
| PHI 2123 | Contemporary Moral Issues | 3 |
| RUS 1014 | Elementary Russian I | 4 |
| RUS 2333 | Russian Literature in English Translation | 3 |
| SPN 1014 | Elementary Spanish I | 4 |
| SPN 2333 | Hispanic Literature in English Translation | 3 |
| WGSS 2013 | Introduction to Women’s Studies | 3 |
| WGSS 2023 | Introduction to LGBTQ Studies | 3 |
Creative Arts (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AHC 1113 | Survey of Art and Architecture from Prehistoric Times to 1350 | 3 |
| AHC 1123 | Survey of Art and Architecture in Europe and the New World from 1350 to 1750 | 3 |
| AHC 1133 | Survey of Modern Art | 3 |
| ARC 1513 | Great Buildings and Cities of the World | 3 |
| ARC 2413 | History of Architecture I | 3 |
| ART 1103 | Introduction to Visual Arts | 3 |
| BBL 2023 | Latino Cultural Expressions | 3 |
| CLA 2033 | Introduction to Classical Literature | 3 |
| DAN 2003 | Introduction to Dance | 3 |
| HUM 2023 | Introduction to the Humanities I | 3 |
| HUM 2033 | Introduction to the Humanities II | 3 |
| HUM 2053 | History of Film | 3 |
| MAS 2023 | Latino Cultural Expressions | 3 |
| MUS 2243 | World Music in Society | 3 |
| MUS 2633 | American Roots Music | 3 |
| MUS 2653 | Music in Culture | 3 |
| MUS 2663 | History and Styles of Jazz | 3 |
| MUS 2673 | History and Styles of Rock | 3 |
| MUS 2683 | History and Styles of Western Art Music | 3 |
| MUS 2713 | History of Recorded Music | 3 |
| MUS 2743 | Music and Film | 3 |
| PHI 2073 | Philosophy of Art | 3 |
American History (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete two of the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HIS 1043 | United States History: Pre-Columbus to Civil War Era | 3 |
| HIS 1053 | United States History: Civil War Era to Present | 3 |
| HIS 2053 | Texas History | 3 |
Government-Political Science (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete two of the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| POL 1013 | Introduction to American Politics | 3 |
| and one of the following two courses: | ||
| POL 1133 | Texas Politics and Society | 3 |
| POL 1213 | Civil Rights in Texas and America | 3 |
Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AMS 2043 | Approaches to American Culture | 3 |
| ANT 1013 | Introduction to Anthropology | 3 |
| ANT 2043 | Introduction to Archaeology | 3 |
| ANT 2053 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| BBL 2003 | Language, Culture, and Society | 3 |
| BBL 2243 | Bilingual Families, Communities, and Schools: National and Transnational Experiences | 3 |
| BIO 1033 | Drugs and Society | 3 |
| CRJ 1113 | The American Criminal Justice System | 3 |
| ECO 2003 | Economic Principles and Issues | 3 |
| ECO 2023 | Introductory Microeconomics | 3 |
| EGR 1343 | The Impact of Modern Technologies on Society | 3 |
| GES 1013 | Fundamentals of Geography | 3 |
| GES 2623 | Human Geography | 3 |
| HTH 2413 | Introduction to Community and Public Health | 3 |
| HTH 2513 | Personal Health | 3 |
| IDS 2113 | Society and Social Issues | 3 |
| PSY 1013 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 1013 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOC 2013 | Social Problems | 3 |
| SOC 2023 | Social Context of Drug Use | 3 |
Component Area Option (CAO) (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete either one of the following courses or any additional Core Curriculum course not previously used to satisfy a core component area requirement, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| COM 2113 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| EGR 1403 | Technical Communication | 3 |
| ENG 2413 | Technical Writing | 3 |
| PAD 1113 | Public Administration and Policy in American Society | 3 |
| PHI 2043 | Introductory Logic | 3 |
Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements
| First Year Experience Requirement | 3 | |
| Communication | 6 | |
| Mathematics | 3 | |
| Life and Physical Sciences | 6 | |
| Language, Philosophy and Culture | 3 | |
| Creative Arts | 3 | |
| American History | 6 | |
| Government-Political Science | 6 | |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| Component Area Option | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 42 | |
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| A. Construction Science and Management Program sequence. Must be completed with a grade of “C-” or better in each course. | ||
| 1. Required courses in design, construction science, and project management: | ||
| CSM 2113 | Construction Materials and Methods | 3 |
| CSM 2143 | Construction Materials and Testing | 3 |
| CSM 3113 | Construction Surveying | 3 |
| CSM 3123 | Technical Communication | 3 |
| CSM 3143 | Structures I | 3 |
| CSM 4013 | Construction Estimating I | 3 |
| CSM 4023 | Construction Estimating II | 3 |
| CSM 4143 | Structures II | 3 |
| CSM 4513 | Project Management | 3 |
| CSM 4523 | Project Planning and Scheduling | 3 |
| CSM 4533 | Building Information Modeling for Construction Management | 3 |
| CSM 4613 | Sustainable Building Practice | 3 |
| CSM 4623 | Construction Safety | 3 |
| CSM 4633 | Construction Law | 3 |
| CSM 4643 | Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Systems | 3 |
| CSM 4713 | Construction Capstone | 3 |
| CSM 4933 | Summer Internship | 3 |
| 2. Required business and related courses: | ||
| ACC 2013 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| BLW 3013 | Business Law | 3 |
| FIN 3003 | Survey of Finance | 3 |
| GBA 2013 | Legal, Social and Ethical Issues in Business | 3 |
| MGT 3013 | Introduction to Organization Theory, Behavior, and Management | 3 |
| 3. One course in physics: | ||
| PHY 1603 | Algebra-based Physics I | 3 |
| 4. One course in statistics: | ||
| STA 1053 | Basic Statistics | 3 |
| B. Two prescribed or preapproved electives selected from the following list, with a grade of “C-” or better in each course: | 6 | |
| Independent Study | ||
| Special Studies in Construction Science and Management | ||
| Principles of Business Finance | ||
| Introduction to Geospatial Technologies | ||
| Business Communication and Professional Development | ||
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Management Strategy | ||
| Principles of Marketing | ||
| Business Statistics with Computer Applications II | ||
| Management Science and Operations Technology | ||
| Business Intelligence and Analytics | ||
| Logistics Management | ||
| Leadership and Decision Making | ||
| Urban and Regional Planning | ||
| Intermediate Spanish II | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 78 | |
B.S. in Construction Science and Management – Recommended Four-Year Academic Plan
Students are strongly encouraged to complete WRC 1013, WRC 1023, MAT 1043 or MAT 1053, and PHY 1603 in their first year.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| First Semester (Fall or Spring) | ||
| AIS 1203 | Academic Inquiry and Scholarship (core) | 3 |
| MAT 1043 or MAT 1053 |
Introduction to Mathematics (core) 1 or Mathematics for Business |
3 |
| WRC 1013 | Freshman Composition I (core) | 3 |
| American History core | 3 | |
| Language, Philosophy and Culture core | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Second Semester (Fall or Spring) | ||
| ES 2023 or GEO 1013 |
Introduction to Environmental Science II (core) or The Third Planet |
3 |
| PHY 1603 | Algebra-based Physics I 1 | 3 |
| WRC 1023 | Freshman Composition II (core) | 3 |
| American History core | 3 | |
| Creative Arts core | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Third Semester (Fall or Spring) | ||
| CSM 2113 | Construction Materials and Methods 2 | 3 |
| CSM 3123 | Technical Communication 2 | 3 |
| COM 2113 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| GEO 1013 or ES 2023 |
The Third Planet (core) or Introduction to Environmental Science II |
3 |
| MGT 3013 | Introduction to Organization Theory, Behavior, and Management | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Fourth Semester (Fall or Spring) | ||
| CSM 2143 | Construction Materials and Testing | 3 |
| CSM 4513 | Project Management 2 | 3 |
| CSM 4533 | Building Information Modeling for Construction Management 2 | 3 |
| CSM 4623 | Construction Safety | 3 |
| STA 1053 | Basic Statistics | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Summer | ||
| CSM 3113 | Construction Surveying | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 3 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Fifth Semester (Fall or Spring) | ||
| ACC 2013 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| CSM 3143 | Structures I | 3 |
| CSM 4013 | Construction Estimating I | 3 |
| CSM 4643 | Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Systems | 3 |
| ECO 2003 or ECO 2023 |
Economic Principles and Issues (core) or Introductory Microeconomics |
3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Sixth Semester (Fall or Spring) | ||
| CSM 4023 | Construction Estimating II | 3 |
| CSM 4143 | Structures II | 3 |
| CSM 4523 | Project Planning and Scheduling | 3 |
| CSM 4633 | Construction Law | 3 |
| FIN 3003 | Survey of Finance | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Summer | ||
| CSM 4933 | Summer Internship | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 3 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Seventh Semester (Fall or Spring) | ||
| CSM 4613 | Sustainable Building Practice | 3 |
| GBA 2013 | Legal, Social and Ethical Issues in Business | 3 |
| POL 1013 | Introduction to American Politics (core) | 3 |
| Prescribed Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| Eighth Semester (Fall or Spring) | ||
| BLW 3013 | Business Law | 3 |
| CSM 4713 | Construction Capstone | 3 |
| POL 1133 or POL 1213 |
Texas Politics and Society (core) or Civil Rights in Texas and America |
3 |
| Prescribed Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
| 1 | Students are strongly encouraged to complete MAT 1043 or MAT 1053 and PHY 1603 in their first year. |
| 2 | Students are strongly encouraged to complete CSM 2113, CSM 3123, CSM 4513, and CSM 4533 in their second year. |
Construction Science and Management (CSM) Courses
CSM 2113. Construction Materials and Methods. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Enrollment as an Architecture, Interior Design, or Construction Science and Management major or permission of instructor.
Introduction to materials, methods, equipment and sequences of the construction process including structural elements, components, and assemblies. Course Fees: SAP1 $25; STSA $15.
CSM 2143. Construction Materials and Testing. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisites: CSM 2113, PHY 1603, and enrollment as a Construction Science and Management major or permission of instructor.
Analysis of materials and methods used in the design and construction process with a particular emphasis on quality control, quality assurance, and testing including soils, concrete, steel, masonry, and wood. Course Fees: SAP1 $25; STSA $15.
CSM 3113. Construction Surveying. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Enrollment as a Construction Science and Management major or permission of instructor.
Practical applications of surveying, including distance, grade and angular measurements, surveying equipment and its application to construction layout and control, surveying documentation and fieldwork. (Formerly CSM 3111. Credit cannot be earned for both CSM 3113 and CSM 3111.) Course Fees: SAP1 $25; STSA $15.
CSM 3123. Technical Communication. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisites: MAT 1043 or MAT 1053 and enrollment as a Construction Science and Management major or permission of instructor.
Visualization, interpretation and communication of graphical geometry in construction design and engineering; graphical analysis of problems; plan reading; computer aided design, and fundamentals of information modeling software; introduction to common quantitative tools in construction. Course Fees: SAP1 $25; STSA $15.
CSM 3143. Structures I. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisites: PHY 1603 and enrollment as a Construction Science and Management major or permission of instructor.
Introduction to the physical principles that govern classical statics and strengths of materials through the design of concrete, timber, and steel components of structures. Course Fees: SAP1 $25; STSA $15.
CSM 4013. Construction Estimating I. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisites: CSM 2113 and CSM 3123.
Introduction to estimating procedures for buildings related to quantity surveying, cost of materials and labor, life-cycle costs, and applicable software. (Formerly ARC 4013. Credit cannot be earned for both CSM 4013 and ARC 4013.) Generally offered: Spring. Course Fees: SAP1 $25; STSA $15.
CSM 4023. Construction Estimating II. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisites: CSM 2143 and CSM 4013.
Continuation of CSM 4013 with emphasis on pricing work, subcontracting, and bidding strategies utilizing applicable software. (Formerly ARC 4023. Credit cannot be earned for both CSM 4023 and ARC 4023.) Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fees: SAP1 $25; STSA $15.
CSM 4143. Structures II. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: CSM 3143.
Analysis and design of structural members in steel, reinforced concrete, reinforced masonry and their relationship to design and construction. Course Fees: SAP1 $25; STSA $15.
CSM 4513. Project Management. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: CSM 3123.
Introduction to project management of the construction process and integration with allied professions. Introduction to applicable software. (Formerly ARC 4613. Credit cannot be earned for both CSM 4513 and ARC 4613.) Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fees: SAP1 $25; STSA $15.
CSM 4523. Project Planning and Scheduling. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: CSM 4513.
Continuation of CSM 4513 with emphasis on scheduling and project delivery methods utilizing applicable software. (Formerly ARC 4623. Credit cannot be earned for both CSM 4523 and ARC 4623.) (Formerly titled "Construction Management II.") Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fees: SAP1 $25; STSA $15.
CSM 4533. Building Information Modeling for Construction Management. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: CSM 3123.
Introduction to techniques used in development and management of Building Information Models. Emphasis on constructability and management. Generally offered: Spring. Course Fees: SAP1 $25; STSA $15.
CSM 4613. Sustainable Building Practice. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Enrollment as a Construction Science and Management major or permission of instructor.
Ethics and application of environmental sustainability practice in building construction. Introduction to U.S. Green Building Council LEED program standards, methods, and procedures as applied to construction documents interpretation and construction. Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fees: SAP1 $25; STSA $15.
CSM 4623. Construction Safety. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Enrollment as a Construction Science and Management major or permission of instructor.
Development and management of safety programs, worker’s compensation, OSHA compliance, safety policies, standards, and record keeping. Course Fees: SAP1 $25; STSA $15.
CSM 4633. Construction Law. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Enrollment as a Construction Science and Management major or permission of instructor.
Legal and ethical aspects of construction contracts, bonds, insurance, and bidding. Owner, architect, contractor, and subcontractor relationships. Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fees: SAP1 $25; STSA $15.
CSM 4643. Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Systems. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: CSM 4533 or permission of instructor.
Building systems with an emphasis on design, installation and control of heating, ventilation and cooling, plumbing and drainage, electrical, fire and lightning protection systems. Generally offered: Fall. Course Fees: DL01 $75;SAP1 $25; STSA $15.
CSM 4713. Construction Capstone. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisites: CSM 4023, CSM 4523, CSM 4633, and CSM 4643.
Senior capstone project emphasizing integration of the design and construction processes. Project delivery systems, project development, estimating, scheduling and project controls of various types of construction projects. Generally offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. Course Fees: DL01 $75;SAP1 $25; STSA $15.
CSM 4911. Independent Study. (0-0) 1 Credit Hour.
Prerequisites: Permission in writing (form available) of the instructor, the student’s advisor, the Department Chair, and the Dean of the College in which the course is offered.
Scholarly research under the direction of a faculty member. May be repeated for credit, but not more than 6 semester credit hours of independent study, regardless of discipline, may apply to a bachelor’s degree. Generally offered: Fall. Course Fees: SAP1 $25; STSA $5.
CSM 4913. Independent Study. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisites: Permission in writing (form available) of the instructor, the student’s advisor, the Department Chair, and the Dean of the College in which the course is offered.
Scholarly research under the direction of a faculty member. May be repeated for credit, but not more than 6 semester credit hours of independent study, regardless of discipline, may apply to a bachelor’s degree. Course Fees: SAP1 $25; STSA $15.
CSM 4931. Summer Internship. (0-0) 1 Credit Hour.
Prerequisite: CSM 4623.
This is a full-time, on-site, construction work experience. Supervision by qualified construction manager and intern mentor to prepare the intern for building construction management functions. Instructor prior approval of details for individual work experience required. Must be repeated for credit and taken in consecutive five-week summer sessions. Generally offered: Summer. Course Fees: SAP1 $25; STSA $5.
CSM 4932. Internship. (0-0) 2 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: CSM 4623.
This is a part-time, on-site, construction work experience. Supervision by qualified construction manager and intern mentor to prepare the intern for building construction management functions. Instructor prior approval of details for individual work experience required. Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fees: SAP1 $25; STSA $10.
CSM 4933. Summer Internship. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: CSM 4623.
This is a full-time, on-site, construction work experience during summer semester. Supervision by qualified construction manager and intern mentor to prepare the intern for building construction management functions. Instructor prior approval of details for individual work experience required. Course Fees: SAP1 $25; STSA $15.
CSM 4943. Internship I. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: CSM 4623.
This is a part-time, on-site, construction work experience during fall or spring semesters. Supervision by qualified construction manager and intern mentor to prepare the intern for building construction management functions. Instructor prior approval of details for individual work experience required. Course Fees: SAP1 $25; STSA $15.
CSM 4946. Internship II. (0-0) 6 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: CSM 4623.
This is a full-time, on-site, construction work experience during fall or spring semesters. Supervision by qualified construction manager and intern mentor to prepare the intern for building construction management functions. Instructor prior approval of details for individual work experience required. Course Fees: SAP1 $25; STSA $30.
CSM 4953. Special Studies in Construction Science and Management. (0-6) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
An organized course offering the opportunity for specialized study not normally or not often available as part of the regular course offerings. Special Studies may be repeated for credit when the topics vary, but not more than 3 hours for CSM 4951, 6 hours for CSM 4953, or 12 hours for CSM 4956, regardless of discipline, will apply to a bachelor’s degree. Course Fees: SAP1 $25; STSA $15.