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Summer 2008 Courses

Principles of Environmental Engineering
Course: Civil Engineering (C E) 326, XE

Introduction to environmental problems, water quality indicators and requirements, potable water quality and quantity objectives, water sources and treatment methods; water pollution control objectives and treatment methods; survey of solid and hazardous waste management and air pollution control.
Required Courses: Chem 167 or 178, Math 166, credit or enrollment in E M 378.
Computer Requirements:College of Engineering Requirements
Dates: 05/19/2008-06/16/2008
Delivery Method: Streaming Video
Credit: 3 undergradute, 3 nonmajor graduate credits
Tuition: $693 for undergraduate, $1077 for graduate
Delivery fee:$570
Computer fee applies--see table
Instructor: Timothy Ellis, Associate Professor
Registration deadline: 5/5/2008
Text:TBA

Principles of Environmental Engineering
Course: Civil Engineering (C E) 326, XL

Introduction to environmental problems, water quality indicators and requirements, potable water quality and quantity objectives, water sources and treatment methods; water pollution control objectives and treatment methods; survey of solid and hazardous waste management and air pollution control.
Required Courses: Chem 167 or 178, Math 166, credit or enrollment in E M 378.
Computer Requirements:College of Engineering Requirements
Dates: 07/16/2008-08/08/2008
Delivery Method: Streaming Video
Credit: 3 undergradute, 3 nonmajor graduate credits
Tuition: $693 for undergraduate, $1077 for graduate
Delivery fee:$570
Computer fee applies--see table
Instructor: Timothy Ellis, Associate Professor
Registration deadline: 5/5/2008
Text:TBA

Preconstruction Project Engineering and Management
Course: Civil Engineering (C E) 501, XE

Application of engineering and management control techniques to construction project development from conceptualization to notice to proceed. Determinants of construction project success, conceptual estimating, design and engineering planning for automated construction techniques, constructability review procedures, planning for safety, value engineering.
Required Courses: ConE 221 and ConE421
Computer Requirements: College of Engineering Requirements
Dates: 05/19/2008-07/11/2008
Delivery Method: Streaming Video
Credit: 3 graduate credits
Tuition: $1077
Delivery fee:$570
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program: Masters of Construction Engineering & Mgmt
Instructor: Ed Jaselskis, Professor
Registration deadline: 5/5/2008
Text: TBA

Preconstruction Project Engineering and Management
Course: Civil Engineering (C E) 501, XL

Application of engineering and management control techniques to construction project development from conceptualization to notice to proceed. Determinants of construction project success, conceptual estimating, design and engineering planning for automated construction techniques, constructability review procedures, planning for safety, value engineering.
Required Courses: ConE 221 and ConE421
Computer Requirements: College of Engineering Requirements
Dates: 06/16/2008-08/08/2008
Delivery Method: Streaming Video
Credit: 3 graduate credits
Tuition: $1077
Delivery fee: $570
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program: Masters of Construction Engineering & Mgmt
Instructor: Ed Jaselskis, Professor
Registration deadline: 6/2/2008
Text: TBA

Construction Project Engineering and Management
Course: Civil Engineering (C E) 502, XE

Application of engineering and management control techniques to construction projects. Construction project control techniques, equipment selection and utilization, project administration, construction process simulation, Quality Management, and productivity improvement programs.
Required Courses: ConE 221 and ConE 421
Computer Requirements: College of Engineering Requirements
Dates: 05/19/2008-07/11-2008
Delivery Method: Steaming Video
Credit: 3 graduate credits
Tuition: $1077
Delivery fee: $570
Computer fee applies--see table
Instructor: Kelly Strong, Associate Professor
Registration deadline: 5/5/2008
Text: TBA

Construction Project Engineering and Management
Course: Civil Engineering (C E) 502, XL

Application of engineering and management control techniques to construction projects. Construction project control techniques, equipment selection and utilization, project administration, construction process simulation, Quality Management, and productivity improvement programs.
Required Courses: ConE 221 and ConE 421
Computer Requirements: College of Engineering Requirements
Dates: 06/16/2008-08/08/2008
Delivery Method: Streaming Video
Credit: 3 graduate credits
Tuition: $1077
Delivery fee: $570
Computer fee applies--see table
Instructor: Kelly Strong, Associate Professor
Registration deadline: 6/2/2008
Text: TBA

Construction Management Functions and Processes
Course: Civil Engineering (C E) 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.
Required Courses: ConE 421
Computer Requirements: College of Engineering Requirements
Dates: 05/19/2008-07/11/2008
Delivery Method: Streaming Video
Credit: 3 graduate credits
Tuition: $1077
Delivery fee: $570
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program: Masters of Construction Engineering & Mgmt
Instructor: Kelly Strong, Associate Professor
Registration deadline: 5/5/2008
Text: TBA

Construction Management Functions and Processes
Course: Civil Engineering (C E) 503, XL

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.
Required Courses: ConE 421
Computer Requirements: College of Engineering Requirements
Dates: 06/16/2008-08/08/2008
Delivery Method: Streaming Video
Credit: 3 graduate credits
Tuition: $1077
Delivery fee: $570
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program: Masters of Construction Engineering & Mgmt
Instructor: Kelly Strong, Associate Professor
Registration deadline: 6/2/2008
Text: TBA

Design of Construction Systems
Course: Civil Engineering (C E) 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.
Required Courses: C E 334, C E 360, Con E 322, and Con E 340
Computer Requirements: College of Engineering Requirements
Dates: 05/19/2008-07/11/2008
Delivery Method: Streaming Video
Credit: 3 graduate credits
Tuition: $1077
Delivery fee: $570
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program:
Instructor: Charles Jahren, Associate Professor
Registration deadline: 05/05/2008
Text: TBA

Design of Construction Systems
Course: Civil Engineering (C E) 505, XL

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.
Required Courses: C E 334, C E 360, Con E 322, and Con E 340
Computer Requirements: College of Engineering Requirements
Dates: 06/16/2008-08/08/2008
Delivery Method: Streaming Video
Credit: 3 graduate credits
Tuition: $1077
Delivery fee: $570
Computer fee applies--see table
Instructor: Charles Jahren, Associate Professor
Registration deadline: 06/02/2008
Text: TBA

Case Histories in Construction Documents
Course: Civil Engineering (C E) 506, XE

Study of cases involving disputes, claims, and responsibilities encountered by management in construction contract documents. Analysis of methods of resolving differences among the owner, architect, engineer, and construction contractor for a project.
Required Courses: Con E 221, credit or enrollment in Con E 421
Computer Requirements: College of Engineering Requirements
Dates: 05/19/2008-07/11/2008
Delivery Method: Streaming Video
Credit: 3 graduate credits
Tuition: $1077
Delivery fee: $570
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program: Masters of Construction Engineering & Mgmt
Instructor: Amr Kandil, Assistant Professor
Registration deadline: 05/05/2008
Text: TBA

Case Histories in Construction Documents
Course: Civil Engineering (C E) 506, XL

Study of cases involving disputes, claims, and responsibilities encountered by management in construction contract documents. Analysis of methods of resolving differences among the owner, architect, engineer, and construction contractor for a project.
Required Courses: Con E 221, credit or enrollment in Con E 421
Computer Requirements: College of Engineering Requirements
Dates: 06/16/2008-08/08/2008
Delivery Method: Streaming Video
Credit: 3 graduate credits
Tuition: $1077
Delivery fee: $570
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program: Masters of Construction Engineering & Mgmt
Instructor: Ann Kandil, Assistant Professor
Registration deadline: 06/02/2008
Text: TBA

Special Topics in Construction Engineering and Management: Planning and Scheduling for Highway Construction Course
Course: Civil Engineering (C E) 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.
Required Courses: Con E 322 and Con E 340 or permission of instructor (cjahren@iastate.edu)
Computer Requirements: College of Engineering Requirements
Dates: 05/19/2008-07/11/2008
Delivery Method: Streaming Video
Credit: 1 graduate credit
Tuition: $359
Delivery fee: $190
Computer fee applies--see table
Instructor: Charles Jahren, Associate Professor
Registration deadline: 6/2/2008
Text: TBA

Special Topics in Construction Engineering and Management: Planning and Scheduling for Highway Construction Course
Course: Civil Engineering (C E) 594A, XL

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.
Required Courses: Con E 322 and Con E 340 or permission of instructor (cjahren@iastate.edu)
Computer Requirements: College of Engineering Requirements
Dates: 06/16/2008-08/08/2008
Delivery Method: Streaming Video
Credit: 1 graduate credit
Tuition: $359
Delivery fee: $190
Computer fee applies--see table
Instructor: Charles Jahren, Associate Professor
Registration deadline: 06/02/2008
Text: TBA

Special Topics in Construction Engineering and Management: Cost Estimating Course
Course: Civil Engineering (C E) 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.
Required Courses: Con E 322 and Con E 340 or permission from instructor (cjahren@iastate.edu)
Computer Requirements: College of Engineering Requirements
Dates: 05/19/2008-07/11/2008
Delivery Method: Streaming Video
Credit: 1 graduate credit
Tuition: $359
Delivery fee: $190
Computer fee applies--see table
Instructor: Charles Jahren, Associate Professor
Registration deadline: 05/05/2008
Text: TBA

Special Topics in Construction Engineering and Management: Cost Estimating Course
Course: Civil Engineering (C E) 594C, XL

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.
Required Courses: Con E 322 and Con E 340 or permission from instructor (cjahren@iastate.edu)
Computer Requirements: College of Engineering Requirements
Dates: 06/16/2008-08/08/2008
Delivery Method: Streaming Video
Credit: 1 graduate credit
Tuition: $359
Delivery fee: $190
Computer fee applies--see table
Instructor: Charles Jahren, Associate Professor
Registration deadline: 06/02/2008
Text: TBA

CSpecial Topics in Construction Engineering and Management: Project Controls Course
Course: Civil Engineering (C E) 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.
Required Courses: Con E 322, Con E 340 or C E 304
Computer Requirements: College of Engineering Requirements
Dates: 05/19/2008-07/11/2008
Delivery Method: Streaming Video
Credit: 1 graduate credit
Tuition: $359
Delivery fee: $190
Computer fee applies--see table
Instructor: Charles Jahren, Associate Professor
Registration deadline: 06/02/2008
Text: TBA

CSpecial Topics in Construction Engineering and Management: Project Controls Course
Course: Civil Engineering (C E) 594E, XL

Machine control: GPS, laser. GPS theory: accuracy, differential correction systems. Contractor's perspective: Implementation, time savings. Designer's perspective: designing for machine control.
Required Courses: Con E 322, Con E 340 or C E 304
Computer Requirements: College of Engineering Requirements
Dates: 05/19/2008-07/11/2008
Delivery Method: Streaming Video
Credit: 1 graduate credit
Tuition: $359
Delivery fee: $190
Computer fee applies--see table
Instructor: Charles Jahren, Associate Professor
Registration deadline: 06/02/2008
Text: TBA

Computer Applications for Project Controls
Course: Civil Engineering (C E) 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
Required Courses: CON E 322, CON E 340 OR C E 304
Computer Requirements: College of Engineering Requirements
Dates: 05/19/2008-07/11/2008
Delivery Method: Streaming Video
Credit: 1 graduate credit
Tuition: $359
Delivery fee: $190
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program: Masters of Construction Engineering & Mgmt
Instructor: Charles Jahren, Associate Professor
Registration deadline: 6/2/2008
Text: TBA

Computer Applications for Project Controls
Course: Civil Engineering (C E) 594F, XL

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
Required Courses: CON E 322, CON E 340 OR C E 304
Computer Requirements: College of Engineering Requirements
Dates: 06/16/2008-08/08/2008
Delivery Method: Streaming Video
Credit: 1 graduate credit
Tuition: $359
Delivery fee: $190
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program: Masters of Construction Engineering & Mgmt
Instructor: Charles Jahren, Associate Professor
Registration deadline: 6/2/2008
Text: TBA

Advanced Building Construction Topics
Course: Civil Engineering (C E) 594L, XE

Special Topics in Construction Engineering and Management.
Required Courses: CON E 322, CON E 340 OR C E 304
Computer Requirements: College of Engineering Requirements
Other Requirements: Permission from Instructor
Dates: 05/19/2008-07/11/2008
Days/Times: Tuesday, Thrusday; 9:50am-12:40pm
Delivery Method: Streaming Video
Credit: 3 graduate credits
Tuition:$1077
Delivery fee: $570
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program: Masters of Construction Engineering & Mgmt
Instructor: TBA
Registration deadline: 05/05/2008
Text: TBA

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