Construction Management Functions and Processes
Course: Civil Engineering (CE) 503, XE
Analysis of critical construction management skills. Analysis of organizational systems related to construction management. Case studies. Analysis of theories of motivation, planning, leadership, organizational change, etc., as they relate to field construction operations.
Prerequisites: ConE 421 Construction Estimating
Computer Requirements: College Engineering Requirements
Dates: 01/14/2008-05/09/2008
Days/Times: Thursday; 3:00-5:40pm
Delivery Method: streaming video
Credit: 3 graduate credits
Tuition: $1041 graduate
Delivery fee: $540
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program: Masters of Construction Engineering + Management
Instructor: Kelly Strong and Jennifer Shane, Associate Professor
Registration deadline: 01/04/2008
Text: TBA

Design of Construction Systems
Course: Civil Engineering (CE) 505, XE
Advanced design of concrete formwork and falsework systems. Design for excavation and marine construction including temporary retaining structures and cofferdams. Aggregate production operations, including blasting, crushing, and conveying systems. Rigging system design.
Prerequisites: C E 334, C E 360, Con E 322 and Con E 340
Computer Requirements: Internet access, e-mail capabilities
Dates: 01/14/2008-05/09/2008
Delivery Method: streaming video
Credit: 3 graduate credits
Tuition: $1041 graduate
Delivery fee: $540
Computer fee applies--see table
Instructor: Chuck Jahren, Associate Professor
Registration deadline: 01/04/2008
Text: TBA

Special Topics in Construction Engineering and Management: Planning and Scheduling for Highway Construction
Course: Civil Engineering (CE) 594A, XE
Learn about preliminary planning. Practice highway construction scheduling techniques. Learn how contractors prepare schedules. Review case studies of recent actual construction projects. Engineering Topics Elective for Undergraduate Students
Prerequisites: Con E 322 and Con E 340, or permission of the instructor
Computer Requirements: Internet access, e-mail capabilities
Dates: 01/14/2008-05/09/2008
Delivery Method: streaming video
Credit: 1 graduate credits
Tuition: $347 graduate
Delivery fee: $180
Computer fee applies--see table
Instructor: Charles Jahren, Associate Professor
Registration deadline: 01/04/2008
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Special Topics in Construction Engineering and Management: Cost Estimating Course
Course: Civil Engineering (CE) 594C, XE
Learn how to estimate labor, material and equipment costs. Learn how contractors mark up costs to arrive at final bid prices. Practice using unit price estimating computer programs. Submit bids at simulated bid lettings. Engineering topics elective for undergraduate construction engineering students.
Prerequisites: Con E 322 (Construction Equipment and Heavy Construction Methods), and Con E 340 (Concrete and Steel Construction) or permission of the instructor, Charles Jahren, (515) 294-3829, cjahren@iastate.edu.
Computer Requirements: Internet access, e-mail capabilities
Dates: 01/14/2008-05/09/2008
Delivery Method: streaming video
Credit: 1 graduate credits
Tuition: $347 graduate
Delivery fee: $180
Computer fee applies--see table
Instructor: Charles Jahren, Associate Professor
Registration deadline: 01/04/2008
Text: TBA

Special Topics in Construction Engineering and Management: Project Controls Course
Course: Civil Engineering (CE) 594E, XE
Machine control: GPS, laser. GPS theory: accuracy, differential correction systems. Contractor's perspective: Implementation, time savings. Designer's perspective: designing for machine control.
Prerequisites: Con E 322, Con E 340 or C E 304,
Computer Requirements: College Engineering Requirements
Dates: 01/14/2008-05/09/2008
Delivery Method: streaming video
Credit: 1 graduate credits
Tuition: $347 graduate
Delivery fee: $180
Computer fee applies--see table
Instructor: Charles Jahren, Associate Professor
Registration deadline: 01/04/2008
Text: TBA

Computer Applications for Project Controls
Course: Civil Engineering (CE) 594F, XE
Special Topics in Construction Engineering and Management.
Trimble Sitevision: Measure site features, Stake our points, Verify ground levels
Trimbe Terramodel: Import survey data, Generate contours, Calculate volumes
Prerequisites: Permission from Instructor, CON E 322, CON E 340 OR C E 304
Computer Requirements: College Engineering Requirements
Dates: 01/14/2008-05/09/2008
Times: Thursday 05:10 PM - 08:00 PM
Delivery Method: streaming video
Credit: 2 graduate credits
Tuition: $694 graduate
Delivery fee: $180
Computer fee applies--see table
Instructor: Charles Jahren
Registration deadline: 01/04/2008
Text: TBA