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CMT 3195 - Sustainable Construction
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This course covers the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system developed by the U.S. Green Building Council. Upon completion of this course, students are prepared to take the LEED Green Associate Exam which is the first step towards becoming a LEED Accreted Professional.
CMT 4000 - Soils, Foundations, & Earth Moving Equipment
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This course covers basic soil mechanics and foundation practices used on construction sites. Topics covered include soil index properties, soil classification, effective stress, permeability, compaction, shrink and swell, foundation construction, and heavy civil equipment methods.
CMT 4160 - Construction Safety and Health Management
This course covers various causes of construction accidents and the adopted strategies to prevent worksite injuries and illnesses. Other topics covered include workers' compensation, OSHA standards for the construction industry, economics of construction safety management, temporary structures, system safety, ergonomic applications, health hazards, and the development of a safety program.
CIM 6000 - Sustainable Concrete Construction
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This course introduces the concepts behind sustainable design, construction, and facility operations within the built environment. Topics covered include resource depletion, life-cycle analysis, ecological design, and human induced impacts on the natural environment.
Building Information Modeling in Construction
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Presents fundamentals aspects of building information modeling (BIM) and how to apply the technology. Students learn how designers use the platform and how models are applied throughout the construction process.
Erosion & Sediment Control Technologies in Construction
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Presents the process of erosion, sediment transport, and sedimentation along with strategies adopted to prevent and manage erosion on construction sites.
Land Surveying
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Introduces students to basic surveying operations such as chaining, differential leveling, transverse methods and calculation, structural layout, topographic mapping, and slope staking for road and utilities in subdivisions. Basic survey surveying instruments used include chain, automatic level, transit, and theodolite.
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