Student Outcomes ABET Criteria The student will use knowledge of science, mathematics and applied sciences to: Understand construction materials; Understand the behavior of structural elements; Understand critical concepts in green construction; Understand industry specific accounting and financing practices; and Understand how to make sound economic decisions in the construction context (a) An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and applied sciences. The student will design and execute laboratory experiments that test the physical properties of construction materials as they relate to performance within industry. (b) An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as analyze and interpret data. The student will design and execute laboratory experiments that test the physical properties of soils and demonstrate knowledge of soil investigation methods and information in soil reports. The student will demonstrate the ability to collect and interpret surveying data and understand the technical aspects of surveying. The student will understand how ArchiCad BIM program can be used to design and analyze various aspects of components of a building. (c) An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs. The student will understand and be able to apply critical concepts in business, administration to effective systems used in common residential, commercial and heavy civil management structures. The student will demonstrate an ability to work in a diverse group and will understand what effective oral communications. (d) An ability to function on multi- disciplinary teams. The student will understand the people involved in design and construction, their roles, responsibilities, interaction and how to communicate with each other. The student will understand concepts, roles and responsibilities of a project manager in managing and coordinating a commercial project. Labor relations, managing subcontractors and union shops. The student will demonstrate how project managers control a project from start to finish. The student will develop research and communication skills that will enable them to access technical information on materials, evaluate that information for quality, summarize findings concisely, and communicate those findings both in writing and orally. (e) An ability to identify and solve applied science problems. The student will understand on how to apply various computer software to identify and solve real-world problems in construction planning, cost estimating, scheduling and management. The student will use available scheduling software and apply scheduling knowledge.
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Student Outcomes ABET Criteria
The student will use knowledge of science, mathematics and applied sciences to:
Understand construction materials; Understand the behavior of structural elements; Understand critical concepts in green construction; Understand industry specific accounting and financing
practices; and Understand how to make sound economic decisions in the
construction context
(a) An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and applied sciences.
The student will design and execute laboratory experiments that test the physical properties of construction materials as they relate to performance within industry.
(b) An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as analyze and interpret data.
The student will design and execute laboratory experiments that test the physical properties of soils and demonstrate knowledge of soil investigation methods and information in soil reports.
The student will demonstrate the ability to collect and interpret surveying data and understand the technical aspects of surveying.
The student will understand how ArchiCad BIM program can be used to design and analyze various aspects of components of a building.
(c) An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs.
The student will understand and be able to apply critical concepts in business, administration to effective systems used in common residential, commercial and heavy civil management structures.
The student will demonstrate an ability to work in a diverse group and will understand what effective oral communications.
(d) An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams.
The student will understand the people involved in design and construction, their roles, responsibilities, interaction and how to communicate with each other.
The student will understand concepts, roles and responsibilities of a project manager in managing and coordinating a commercial project. Labor relations, managing subcontractors and union shops.
The student will demonstrate how project managers control a project from start to finish.
The student will develop research and communication skills that will enable them to access technical information on materials, evaluate that information for quality, summarize findings concisely, and communicate those findings both in writing and orally.
(e) An ability to identify and solve applied science problems.
The student will understand on how to apply various computer software to identify and solve real-world problems in construction planning, cost estimating, scheduling and management.
The student will use available scheduling software and apply scheduling knowledge.
Student Outcomes ABET Criteria
The student will demonstrate an enhanced understanding and appreciation of ethical issues related to construction. (f) An understanding of professional
and ethical responsibilities. The student will understand sustainability theories and impact on ethics in sustainable construction.
The student will develop research and communication skills that will enable them to access technical information on materials, evaluate that information, summarize findings concisely, and effectively communicate those findings both in writing and orally.
(g) An ability to communicate effectively
The student will describe the management techniques of an international construction company, including price structures, competition, resource allocation, environment, and risk factors in the context of culture.
(h) The broad education necessary to understand the impact of solutions in a global and societal context.
The student will appreciate art in buildings and the influence of art on architecture.
The student will recognize the need for professional standards and to maintain up-to-date knowledge and understanding of the profession throughout their career.
(i) A recognition of the need for, and ability to engage in, lifelong learning
The student will demonstrate an appreciation of the purpose and application of modern building codes in practice, knowledge of current and evolving technologies being used in the construction industry, and will demonstrate an appreciation of the economic implication of incorporating new technologies in the workplace. (j) A knowledge of contemporary
issues. The student will understand construction fundamentals, residential vs. commercial construction, trades contracting in home building, new housing techniques and green building initiatives.
The student will develop research and computer skills and techniques that will enable them to access technical information, evaluate that information, summarize findings concisely, and communicate those findings both in writing and orally.
(k) An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern scientific tools necessary for professional practice. The student will demonstrate the knowledge of the relevant technology,
business, management and accounting practices of construction enterprises.
CM Course Student Outcomes & Their Relationship to ABET Criterion 3.
ABET Applied Science Criterion 3
BCN 1210c Construction Material (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) (k)
Understand the unique origins, chemistry, properties, standards, construction industry applications and trade organizations specific to the materials used in the con-struction industry. Materials include aggregates, ce-ment, concrete, masonry, wood, steel, aluminum, as-phalt, polymers, plastics and composites.
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Design and execute laboratory experiments that test the physical properties of construction materials as √ √
Develop research and communication skills that will enable them to access technical information on materi-als, evaluate that information for quality, summarize findings concisely, and communicate those findings
The student will upon successful completion of this course have a basic understanding of the nature of forc-es governing the design and behavior of materials and elements common to building construction.
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BCN 3012 History of Construction (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) (k)
An understanding of quality control philosophies and techniques
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Appreciation of the role of labor relations in construc-tion projects
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Knowledge of the parameters affecting project planning √
Knowledge of the concepts and roles and responsibili-ties of project management.
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Enhanced understanding and losses in labor, material and equipment unit costs.
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Enhanced understanding of safe practices in construc-tion practices.
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CM Course Outcomes ABET Applied Science Criterion 3
Knowledge of basic mechanics of soil and its properties √
Knowledge of water effects on soil density and soil strength.
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Knowledge of soil investigation methods and infor-mation in soil reports.
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Knowledge of soil strength and the variables that effect strength
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Knowledge of soil compaction and how it is achieved. √ √
Knowledge of Excavators, Dozers and Loaders, Scrap-ers, and Trucks and Wagons.
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What effective oral communications are through the delivery of group presentations
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Knowledge on ethics on soil and foundation related issues.
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Familiar with the composition and properties, terminol-ogy and units of measure, standard designations, sizes and graduations, conformance references and testing techniques, equipment application and utilization, as-sembly techniques and equipment selection, and build-ing codes and standards.
Understand direct cost and indirect cost on construc-tion project cost such as contingencies, bond, etc.
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Understand quantity take-off on main CSI divisions such as excavation, concrete, masonry, etc.
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Understand the impact of labor productivity on project cost.
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Understand how to organize bidding documents. √
Understand on how to apply WinEst cost estimating software such as on-screen take off, worksheet prepa-ration and summary sheet by CSI division.
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Ethics in bidding a construction project. √
CM Course Outcomes ABET Applied Science Criterion 3
BCN 3762 Building Construction Design/Codes (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) (k)
Appreciation of the purpose and application of building codes in practice.
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Have the ability to identify, define, and understand the terms and concepts related to building codes.
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Knowledge and understanding the specific Florida build-ing codes.
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The ability to use the 2010 Florida Building Codes to search for regulations that apply to the design and con-struction of a structure.
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Experience in working with others through team discus-sions and projects.
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Enhanced personal communication skills, both oral and written.
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Enhanced understanding and appreciation of ethical issues related to construction.
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BCN 3782 Introduction to Construction Computing (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) (k)
Knowledge of current and evolving technologies being used in the construction industry.
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Knowledge of the relevant terminology and the re-sources available to aid in making informed decisions about incorporating technology into field and office applications.
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Appreciation of the economic implication of incorpo-rating new technologies in the workplace.
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Basic technical skills in Excel, WinEst, P3, MS Project 2010 and ArchiCAD.
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Enhanced computer literacy demonstrated through the completion of assignments.
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Knowledge of the relevant technology and accounting practices for construction enterprises.
The senior student CM capstone experience is based on cumulative knowledge and skills gained from the Pro-gram of Study. The course is designed with the contrac-tor’s perspective and covers all stages of a construction project from project selection to project close-out. Members of the construction industry participate with the instructor in defining the project and grading the team results. The seniors are also required to demon-strate their proficiency by taking an exam offered by the AIC or the Florida Contractor’s exam.
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CM Course Outcomes ABET Applied Science Criterion 3
OSHA and the roles and responsibilities of parties in
providing and enforcing job safety practices. √
Safety regulation parameters in project planning. √
Accident theories and reduction of injuries and deaths on the job.
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OSHA compliance procedures for inspection, violations and penalties.
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OSHA required record keeping, reporting procedures and accident reporting.
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OSHA mandatory procedures, training, reporting and records maintenance.
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Regulatory environment and OSHA required licensing. √
OSHA standard workplace safe practices and required job site and office documentation.
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Concepts, roles, and responsibilities in people manage-
ment on the job. √
People motivation concepts and implementation to in-crease job productivity and compliance.
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Ethical conduct principles to providing and enforcing job safety and manager’s ethical conduct in managing peo-ple on the job.
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CM Course Outcomes ABET Applied Science Criterion 3
BCN 4751c Housing & Land Development (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) (k)
Industry specific accounting and finance practices: job
costing, using and implementing NAHB Chart of accounts,
PO systems, draw schedules, working with owner supplied
financing.
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Admin operations and management: bid preparation and submission, subcontractor prequalification procedures, designing an effective payables and receivables schedule, licensing general & FL, common residential management structures
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Housing industry land development, lot take down agree-
ments, development vs. buying finished lots, impact of
market research on development design. √ √
Residential construction fundamentals, residential vs. com-
mercial construction, trades contracting in home building,
new housing techniques and green building initiatives. √
Current economy, trends history, and its effects on NE FL
construction. √
Ethical standards in purchasing, bidding, contracting, and consulting. Multiple guest speakers.
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Guest speakers: land development, local associations, field
management, sale & marketing, accounting, remodeling,
Industry specific accounting and finance practices. Practic-es include job costing, inventory management systems, billable versus non-billable time, fixed and variable costs including their billing methods, capital procurement, equipment finance, depreciation and accounting.
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Administrative operations and management including: bid preparation and submission, prequalification procedures, payables and receivables, licensing (general), licensing (Florida specific), and common management structures in
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Various parties within the traditional supply chain: where each party adds value, why the traditional supply chain exists, relationship recommendations between parties, underlying economics among parties in the supply chain.
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Construction contracts in their basic form and the roles of each party within the contract. How the traditional roles and contracts change based on the project, owner, con-
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The current economy, its trends, its history, and its effects on the construction industry.
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The importance of ethical standards in purchasing, bid-ding, contracting and consulting.
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CM Course Outcomes ABET Applied Science Criterion 3
BCN 4759 Construction Finance & Cost Control (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) (k)
Identify, define and understand the terms and concepts
used in building cost and cost control in the construction
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Budget, compute budgets, define work breakdown structure, and identify control methods.
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Calculate productivity rates, determine total work hours budgeted and actual, compare a budget rate against actual rate, generate number of days, calculate labor costs, material and equipment unit costs.
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Calculate labor unit rates, determine total labor costs budgeted and actual, compare labor unit cost to actual, generate number of days, and calculate labor, material and equipment costs.
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Calculate forecasted costs at completion for labor, mate-rials and equipment and determine gains and losses in
labor, material and equipment unit costs. √
Progress costs, determine retainage and back charges, progress payments and final payment procedures.
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BCN 4775 International Construction (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) (k)