39 courses with the subject CMGT, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
Implement construction graphics and conventions using hand drafting and drawing software.
Aspects of the construction industry are explored through guest speakers, site tours, and exploratory reflections to highlight the variety of opportunities available as a construction professional.
Interpret architectural and engineering graphics and conventions using construction documents to identify materials and calculate quantities.
Integrate material quantities with costs through take-offs, estimates and bid analysis, to predict project costs.
Examine building materials and construction methods to understand how buildings are constructed.
Analyze a sequence of construction tasks using network diagrams, Gantt charts, and the critical path method to create a project schedule.
Introduction to construction administration documents, systems, and procedures to understand the construction contracting process including planning and scheduling the job, bidding through closeout to meet project requirements.
Explore electronic-based technology through research and industry presentations to explain the role technology has in managing the construction process.
Explore construction claims through case studies, discussions, and reflections in order to reduce liability in construction projects.
Investigate modular construction technology and processes to explore the applications of utilizing prefabrication in construction.
Investigate passive house design and construction and its impact on the built environment.
Investigate smart home technologies used in the built environment.
Explore composite building materials and how they can integrate into a building project.
Investigate the design, construction and operations of the healthcare industry through site visits, case studies and speakers to gain exposure to this sector of the AEC industry.
Apply technical skills in a related industry setting to acquire real world experience in an area of student interest.
Select and apply appropriate federal, state/provincial and municipal codes, standards and accessibility guidelines using industry standards with an emphasis on Life Safety Codes and the ADA to prepare for licensing exams, meet with codes officials, and to design spaces that enhance the health, safety and welfare of the general public.
Examine the principles of construction safety management to develop strategies to prevent injuries on construction projects.
Integrate residential project management skills to create and coordinate plans, schedules, and estimates for a site development residential project utilizing construction competition guidelines.
Evaluate structural behavior, structural materials, and load resistance for vertical and horizontal projects. Focus is on how construction managers work with designers.
Examine mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection systems using case studies to coordinate the integration of these disciplines.
Examine the requirements of Construction Administration using industry standard formats and procedures to understand the administrative requirements for their implications on a construction project.
Manage a construction project from Request for Proposals through closeout integrating software; best practices and ethical decision making illustrate the competencies required of a construction project manager/site supervisor. Emphasis on overall culmination of prerequisite skills achieved in prior courses.
Examine the components of Construction Law using case law studies and construction documents to understand and identify the legal issues and liabilities encountered in connection with a construction project.
Advanced analysis of the quantity surveying, cost estimating, and bidding methods of building construction using current industry practices and methods to oversee and manage the successful procurement of projects.
Analyze the best allocation of people, processes, material, and equipment based on quality and productivity principles and expectations to maintain an efficient and safe work environment.
Apply basic accounting and finance concepts in the construction industry to analyze project data and financial statements to forecast, monitor and manage the costs of a construction project. Analyze the unique characteristics of construction accounting and finance through their use in budget development, securing funding, and cash flow to forecast the implementation of business decisions on financial statements.
Advanced principles and techniques of managing construction schedules to forecast and report progress for construction projects.
Analyze erosion and sediment control requirements on construction sites through review of the NPDES permit, roles and responsibilities of owner, contractors and subcontractors, example specifications, use of stormwater pollution prevention plans, and installation of best management practices to reduce or control erosion and sedimentation.
Analyze electronic-based technology through research and case studies to distinguish the appropriate technology to effectively manage the construction process.
Overview of real estate development and property management industry including idea inception, feasibility, contracts, and construction through asset and portfolio management. Provide a background of real estate development to enhance projects and communication with real estate developers and property managers.
Explore the role of the owner's representative throughout the construction process from site selection through design, construction, and occupancy.
Advanced study of the international aspects of architecture, engineering, and construction industries. Emphasis on inter-cultural communication, cultural intelligence, and globalization of technology. **NOTE THE FEE WILL CHANGE PER TRIP**
Analyze statics and strength of materials as used for the application of material specifications, quality control, and testing required in the field. Emphasis on field documentation and verification of subcontractor work.
Examine green building principles and best practices through laboratory exercises, research, discussions, case studies, and presentations; apply to industry documents to understand the green building industry.
Orientation to a selected topic through a study of contractor's relationship to society, specific clients, their professions, and other collaborators in the construction industry.
Explore conflict management, effective communication, decision making and problem solving through case studies, reflections and projects to develop leadership and management techniques relevant to construction management.
Investigate a selected topic in various areas of construction allowing a problem of special interest to be further examined.
Examine the infrastructure systems related to public works projects produced in the United States; presented and discussed through a series of speakers, field trips and readings in order for construction professionals to realize the importance of our infrastructure systems and how they affect our society, including an analysis of current and future needs.
Integrate project management with documentation prepared for review by an industry review panel. Emphasis is on creation and coordination of plans, schedules, estimates, finance, marketing analysis, risk, insurance, and green initiatives for a site development project.
Source: Dunwoody College of Technology's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
