ACADEMIC CATALOG - Purdue University Calumet

CIS 490 SENIOR PROJECT
(Class 1 to 4, Lab. 1 to 4, Cr. 1 to 4)
Independent study for seniors who desire to execute a
complete computer oriented project.
CIS 497 COMPUTER AND INFORMATIONAL SYSTEMS
(Class 1 to 4, Cr. 1 to 4)
Hours, credit, and subject matter to be arranged by staff.
CMET - Construction
Management Engineering
Technology
CMET 100 FRESHMAN EXPERIENCE FOR CMET
(Class 1, Cr. 1)
This course will include utilization of campus resources, goal
setting, values exploration, relationship of academic planning
and life goals, discipline-specific career exploration and critical
thinking.
CMET 101 TECHNICAL COMPUTATIONS
(Class 2, Cr. 2)
Co-requisite: MA 147
A study of elements from algebra and trigonometry appropriate
to surveying, estimating, statics, and other construction-related
courses. Graphs and reports are included. Additionally, word
processing, spreadsheets, and PowerPoint presentations will be
included. The correct use of calculators will be addressed.
CMET 102 TECHNICAL COMPUTATIONS
(Class 2, Cr. 2)
Co-requisite: MA 147
A study of elements from algebra and trigonometry appropriate
to surveying, estimating, statics and other construction-related
courses. Graphs and reports are included. Additionally, word
processing, spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations will
be included. The correct use of calculators will be addressed.
CMET 190 CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE I
(Class 1, Cr. 1)
Minimum of ten weeks work experience in the construction
industry, plus written report of directed academic project.
CMET 280 QUANTITY SURVEY AND ESTIMATING
(Class 2, Lab. 3, Cr. 3)
Prerequisite: ARET 250 or CET 208
A study of methods to estimate quantities of materials
required in construction. Practice in making quantity surveys.
Introduction to estimating labor and cost.
CMET 291 CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE II
(Class 1, Cr. 1)
Minimum of ten weeks work experience in the construction
industry, plus written report of directed academic project.
CMET 325 STRUCTURAL APPLICATIONS
(Class 2, Lab. 3, Cr. 3)
Prerequisite: CET 280
Techniques in analyzing statically determinant and indeterminate
structures with a discussion of moment distribution.
Standard design procedures for wood, steel, and concrete
structures. Sizing of beams, columns and connections.
CMET 335 SHORING, FORMWORK AND
SCAFFOLDING DESIGN AND SAFETY
(Class 3, Cr. 3)
Prerequisite: CET 280 and CET 331 and CMET 341
Fundamentals in the design of shoring; concrete forms for
beams, columns, slabs and walls; the design and selection of
scaffolding systems. A discussion of erection and fabrication
techniques with an emphasis upon safety.
CMET 341 CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS
(Class 3, Cr. 3)
Management, methods and equipment used in the construction
of buildings, earthworks, bridges and roads. Contractor
organization, job management, and safety. Excavation, formwork,
concrete, masonry, and steel erection methods.
CMET 344 CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION
(Class 2, Lab. 3, Cr. 3)
Prerequisite: ARET 276 and CMET 341
or consent of instructor Inspection procedures as applied to
contracted construction, and the role inspection plays in the
execution of the completed contract. The laboratory period is
used for demonstration, guest lecturer presentations, and for
field trips to construct sites, fabrication shops, and testing
laboratories.
CMET 390 CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE III
(Class 1, Cr. 1)
Minimum of ten weeks work experience in the construction
industry, plus written report of directed academic project.
CMET 442 CONSTRUCTION COSTS AND BIDDING
(Class 2, Lab. 3, Cr. 3)
Prerequisite: CMET 280 and CMET 341
Estimating total job costs (material and labor, quality survey,
overhead, subcontracts) and bidding practices of the construction
industry, topics in construction law and ethics.
CMET 445 CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT I
(Class 3, Cr. 3)
Prerequisite: CMET 344 and CMET 341 and CMET 450
Business policy and problems relating to construction companies.
Includes contractors’ organization, financial management,
project management, supervision, cost analysis, and
equipment economics, and topics in construction law and ethics.
CMET 450 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULING
(Class 3, Cr. 3)
Consent of instructor
A study of the planning and control of construction projects.
Time schedules for materials, labor and equipment, expediting
material delivery, bar charts, Critical Path Method (CPM)
scheduling. Precedence diagrams and Program Evaluation
Review Techniques (PERT). The course emphasizes the use
of computers for scheduling and updating of the construction
process.
CMET 487 DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT
FOR FACILITY MANAGEMENT
(Class 2, Lab. 3, Cr. 3)
A study of the functional relationships required to design
modern commercial, office, hospital, industrial and institutional
facilities. Development and leasing of commercial
buildings. Design of office interiors including an introduction
to furniture and communications systems. A basic introduction
to drafting and blueprint reading.
CMET 489 SENIOR PROJECT SURVEY
(Class 1, Cr. 1)
Students will develop a topic for the following design project,
CMET 490. Students will establish project scope, general
and specific objectives, literature review and background,
and establish time schedules for completion of the project.
Students are encouraged to develop alternative proposals.
Students will analyze a previously completed senior project.
Course Descriptions
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