Undergraduate Catalog - University of Louisiana at Monroe

2012-2013 UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG
2008. CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS. 2 cr. A study of drawings,
specifications, and documents used in the construction process.
Prerequisites: 1001, 1012, 1013. Sp, F
2009. CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS STUDIO. 1 cr. Studio course to
accompany 2008. Three hours studio. Sp, F
2011. CONSTRUCTION SURVEYING. 1 cr. Theory and principles
of surveying applied to construction. Prerequisite: MATH 1011,
1012. Sp, F
2012. CONSTRUCTION SURVEYING LABORATORY. 2 cr. Laboratory
course to accompany 2011. Six hours laboratory. Sp, F
2014. INTERIOR SYSTEMS. 3 cr. A study of interior environmental
systems including construction techniques, material handling,
storage and transportation. Materials and systems influence of
interior design as they pertain to acoustics, sound transmission,
fire hazards, lighting, and energy.
2020. CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION. 4 cr. Introduction to principles
and practices of inspecting construction projects-in-progress with
emphasis on the nature of construction problems encountered on
the job site.
2021. LOCAL AND STATE BUILDING CODES. 3 cr. Under direct
supervision, the student trainee develops effective public contacts
with builders and contractors in conducting routine work within a
building department office.
2022. PLAN AND SPECIFICATION REVIEWS. 3 cr. Under direct
supervision, the student trainee examines plans and
specifications of buildings for conformity with zoning regulations
and building laws.
2023. RESIDENTIAL INSPECTIONS. 3 cr. Inspection of fences, patios,
carports, residential blockwalls, etc.; conducting occupancy
surveys in various structures such as apartments and hotels.
2024. COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL INSPECTIONS. 3 cr.
Inspection of buildings under construction, alteration or repair for
compliance with building laws.
2025. DAMAGED BUILDING INSPECTIONS. 2 cr. Inspection of
damaged buildings and reporting needs for repair or demolition.
2050. STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS. 3 cr. A survey of structural systems
including the design of temporary structures. Prerequisites:
2006, 2007.
2060. MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS. 3 cr. A survey
of systems for water supply and sanitation, heating and air
conditioning, and electric service and installations.
3003. CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES. 2 cr. Continuation of 2003 and
2004 as applied to larger construction projects. Prerequisites:
2003, 2004, 2008, 2009. F, Sp
3004. CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES LABORATORY. 1 cr. Laboratory
course to accompany 3003. Three hours laboratory. F, Sp
3005. STEEL STRUCTURES. 2 cr. Theory and principles of design and
fabrication of structural steel in conformance with current codes
and practices. Prerequisites: 2006, 2007. F
3006. STEEL STRUCTURES LABORATORY. 1 cr. Laboratory course
to accompany 3005. Three hours laboratory. F
3008. CONCRETE STRUCTURES AND FORM DESIGN. 2 cr. Theory
and principles of design and building of concrete structures
and forms in conformance with current codes and practices.
Prerequisites: 2006, 2007. F
3009. CONCRETE STRUCTURES AND FORM DESIGN
LABORATORY. 1 cr. Laboratory course to accompany 3008.
Three hours laboratory. F
3018. ESTIMATES. 2 cr. Principles and theories of estimating,
classification of work and quantity survey techniques applied to
various types of construction projects. Prerequisites: 2003, 2004,
2008, 2009. F, Sp
3019. ESTIMATES LABORATORY. 1 cr. Laboratory course to
accompany 3018. Three hours laboratory. F, Sp
CONSTRUCTION 183
3022. PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION. 3 cr. An introduction to pipeline
construction including basic design considerations, standards and
regulations, estimating and bidding, acquisition of Right-of-Way,
construction equipment and procedures, safety, and pipeline
maintenance. Prerequisite: approval of director.
3024. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRUCTION. 3 cr. An introduction
to pollutants, hazardous and toxic substances encountered
on the job site. Emphasis on biological hazards, health safety
standards in regard to handling and disposal of products and
liability management. Prerequisite: junior standing. F
3028. CAPITAL PROJECTS. 3 cr. Theory of control and management
by owner corporations of cost, time, and value of construction
for capital ventures. Techniques for control of projects, with
emphasis on general principles and relationships. Prerequisites:
approval of director.
3050. MECHANICAL SYSTEMS OF BUILDINGS. 2 cr. Principles and
practices of sanitation, water supply, heating, cooling, ventilation,
smoke management, and fire suppression systems. Emphasis
on general principles, relationships and language needed by the
General Contractor. Prerequisite: 2003. 2004, 2008, 2009. F
3051. MECHANICAL SYSTEMS OF BUILDINGS LABORATORY. 1 cr.
Laboratory course to accompany 3050. Two hours laboratory. F
3055. COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN. 3 cr. Two dimensional drafting
and design. One hour of lecture; four hours studio. (Same as
FCSC 3055.) Prerequisite: junior standing. Sp
4007. PROJECT CONTROL SYSTEMS. 2 cr. Analysis and application
of scheduling techniques. The use of critical path method (CPM)
and program evaluation and review (PERT). Prerequisites: 3003,
3004. F, Sp
4008. ESTIMATES. 2 cr. Analysis and determination of cost
of construction operations including applicable indirect
and overhead cost, and the preparation of bid proposals for
construction costs. Prerequisites: 3018, 3019. Sp, F
4009. ESTIMATES LABORATORY. 1 cr. Laboratory course to
accompany 4008. Three hours laboratory. Sp, F
4010. ANALYTIC AND CONCEPTUAL ESTIMATING. 3 cr. Separation
of conceptual planning into its constituent elements and essential
features. Feasibility of a construction project by analysis of
income, construction investment, operating cost and risk.
Prerequisite: approval of director.
4012. ADVANCED PROJECT CONTROL SEMINAR. 3 cr. Continuation
of 4007/4015 with emphasis on job control of resources, cost
control and reporting. Selected current construction projects used
with research in the field and group analysis and discussion in
regular class meetings. Five hours a week are required for field
and classroom. Prerequisites: 4007, 4015.
4014. CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT. 3 cr. Management principles
as applied to the construction contractor. Prerequisite: junior
standing. Sp
4015. PROJECT CONTROL SYSTEMS LABORATORY. 1 cr. A studio
to accompany 4007. Three hours studio per week. Prerequisite:
Credit or registration in 4007. F, Sp
4017. FOUNDATION PROBLEMS. 2 cr. Foundation and soil problems
as related to construction. Prerequisites: 3003, 3004. Sp, F
4018. FOUNDATION PROBLEMS LABORATORY. 1 cr. Laboratory
course to accompany 4017. Three hours laboratory. Sp, F
4019. CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS AND REGULATORY
AGENCIES. 3 cr. Current building codes and significant aspects
of construction specifications. Prerequisite: Senior standing or
approval of director.
4028. VALUE MANAGEMENT. 3 cr. Utilization of the constructor’s
special knowledge to cut the cost of a construction project to
the lowest practicable level without compromising its function
or sacrificing quality and aesthetics. Prerequisite: approval of
director and junior standing.