Catalog 73 - National University

Course DescriptionsCED 694: Thesis(Prerequisites: ILD 625 and successful completion of anundergraduate or graduate statistics course. Studentsmust have written permission of lead faculty to enroll inthe course).This course is a supervised experience culminatingin the completion of a thesis. The student prepares aresearch proposal, obtains Institutional ReviewBoard (IRB) approval, conducts the study and preparesthe written thesis. This class is scheduled for 2months, meets once a week and at the end of thattime a grade of “IP” will be posted then the maximumlength of time is 10 additional months. Classsize is limit to 5 students. Grading is H, S, or U only.CEN – Construction EngineeringCEN 320: Surveying, Metrics and GIS(Prerequisite: EGR 319)Land and topographic surveying with global positionsystems and geographic information systems(GIS). Fundamentals of distance, leveling angles,theodolites, transverse surveys and computations.Hands-on with ArcView GIS to understand the basicGIS concepts and applications in land planning.CEN 323: Structural Analysis(Prerequisites: EGR 301 and EGR 304)Introduction to analysis of wood, steel and concretestructures. Basic structural loads, forces andmoments in beams, columns and trussed systems.Internal reactions and method of sections. Stress,sheer and deformation in beams and columns.Properties of soils and foundations. Basic designfundamentals.CEN 410: Construction Materials and Methods(Prerequisite: MTH215)An overview of the basic materials and methods utilizedin construction projects. Wood, steel, masonry,glass, and concrete and other material are introducedalong with their associated construction systemsin foundations, framing, cladding, windows,doors, finishes and roofing.CEN 413: Plans and Specifications(Prerequisite: EGR 319)Drawing and interpretation of plans, sections,details, symbols, notes and details in architectural,construction and shop drawings. Coordination andreference between drawings. Specification creationincorporating material properties, construction techniquesand legal factors. Industry standards fromAIA and CSI are presented.CEN 416: Mechanical and Electrical Systems(Prerequisite: MTH215)The impact of M/E systems on the design and constructionprocess including energy considerations.Fundamentals of HVAC, plumbing, fire protection,electrical distribution, lighting, information systems,and vibrations in the building system.CEN 419: Estimating, Scheduling and Control(Prerequisites: CEN 410)Introduces the fundamentals of construction management,estimating, scheduling and control.Quantity takeoff estimations for material, time,equipment and overhead are presented. Activitydurations, scheduling and project updating for controlare covered.CEN 420: Estimating, Scheduling, and Control II(Prerequisite: CEN419)This course builds on the fundamentals of constructionmanagement, estimating, scheduling and controlintroduced in CEN 419. Advanced topics concerningquantity takeoff estimations for material,time, equipment, overhead, critical path, and precedencenetworks for activity durations, schedulingand project updating for control are presented.CEN 421: Construction Accounting, Finance, andLaw(Prerequisite: ACC 201)This course applies the principles of businessaccounting and financial principles and engineeringeconomics to the construction industry. Constructionaccounting systems, depreciation and financialanalysis are introduced. Labor, overhead and profitmanagement are presented. Cash flow, time value ofmoney, and legal aspects specific to constructionindustry contracts are introduced.CEN 422: Field Inspection and Safety(Prerequisite: CEN 410)Integration of safety and productivity into daily fieldoperations through inspection and accountability.Examines accident costs and contributing factorsand techniques for risk minimization. Presents therelationship between safety and quality and techniquesfor site, structure, general and mechanicaland electrical system inspections.CEN 425: Design and Construction ProcessIntegrationThis course focuses on the detailed processes of constructionmanagement and the relevant tools,processes and techniques are involved. Students willbe developing skills and knowledge to integrate andmanage the overall construction process includingthe project proposal and design, cost estimate, contractdocument drawings and specifications, constructionschedule, and project presentation.CEN 427: Electrical Systems Estimating andBidding(Prerequisite: CEN 420)This course builds on the advanced concepts of constructioncost estimating techniques covered in CEN420 and presents cost estimating techniques appliedspecifically to electrical systems. Advanced topicsconcerning electrical contracting and estimating procedures,job costs electrical labor units, unit costs,electronic estimating, estimate indexing, submittalpreparation and review, change orders and costadjustments are presented.CEN 429: Mechanical Systems Estimating andBidding(Prerequisite: CEN 420)This course builds on the advanced concepts of constructioncost estimating techniques covered in CEN420 and presents cost estimating techniques appliedspecifically to mechanical systems. Advanced topicsconcerning mechanical contracting and estimatingprocedures, job costs electrical labor units, unit costs,mechanical systems estimating, estimate indexing,submittal preparation and review, change ordersand cost adjustments are presented.CEN 450: Construction Documents I(Prerequisites: CEN 413 and 419)An overview of the construction project documentsand processes, the stages of a typical constructionproject and the participants and their relationships,within the context of the construction project lifecycle.Introduction to activities of the project conceptionphase, schematic programming and programdevelopment and benefits and limitations of constructionproject delivery types and substitution procedures.Preliminary project descriptions, outlinespecifications, schematic design, design developmentstages, allowances, alternates and unit pricing.CEN 453: Construction Documents II(Prerequisite: CEN 450)Continuation of CEN 450. Construction formats suchas OmniClass, UniFormat, MasterFormat,SectionFormat and PageFormat to organize,store and retrieve information. General and proceduralrequirements, methods of specifying, specificationlanguage and practices, project manual, procurement,warranties and construction bonds.Pricing, project information, agreements, constructionstage submittals, project closeout, and facilitymanagement.CEN 460: Construction Specifications I(Prerequisite: CEN 453)In-depth coverage of construction contracts and limitations,owner-contractor agreements, general conditions,supplementary conditions for modifications,bidding document changes, document organizationand requirements coordination. Advanced conceptsof the benefits of MasterFormat and UniFormat,Division 01 and other contract relationships andDivision 01 and the relevance to project manualorganization.CEN 463: Construction Specifications II(Prerequisite: CEN 460)Continuation of construction specifications andprocesses, covered in CEN 460. Advanced topics inmaster guide specification section scoping andpreparation, project manual production, productdecision and procurement organization, specificationmethods, insurance and bonding terms and warrantypurposes and limitations. Detailed topics inappropriate specifications methods, procurementcontracts and the Uniform Commercial Code, procurementand construction contract differences, performancemethod usage, short-form specification,preliminary project description organizations andproper specification writing using PageFormatand SectionFormat .CEN 470: Construction Contract Administration I(Prerequisite: CEN 453)Continuation of construction documents knowledgegained in CEN 453. In-depth coverage of documentsused for construction and project delivery, the rolesand responsibilities of project participants, preconstructionsubmittals and administrative procedures,pricing and bidding considerations, proper meetingprocedures, and submittal maintenance procedures.Advanced concepts in the schedule of values, sitevisits, inspections, nonconforming work, qualityassurance and quality control.CEN 473: Construction Contract Administration II(Prerequisite: CEN 470)Continuation of the concepts of construction contractadministration and processes, covered in CEN470. Advanced topics on contract interpretation andmodification, change order procedures, execution ofwork, claim handling methods, dispute preventionand resolution, measurement and payment methods,schedule of values usage, payment processes andliens. Project closeout, substantial and final completion,pre and post occupancy activities, project feedbackand facility management transition.CHD – Chemical DependencyCHD 440: Drugs, Values and SocietyAn examination of the history of substance use andabuse in the United States. Examines individual andinstitutional values that underpin chemically dependentbehavior as well as socio-cultural factors,including media images, consumer product advertising,myths and stereotypes and subculture/life-styleissues. Provides an overview of the social servicesstructure, including outreach, education, preventionand treatment models.CHD 601: Drugs in American SocietyA survey course intended for a general audiencewith diverse interests in the phenomenon of drugCourseDescriptions363