Construction Management Minor

Given the industry demand for qualified construction professionals, the goal of the construction management minor (18 units) is to offer courses that lead to the key skills, processes and techniques required by the industry for construction professionals. 

The intent of the construction management minor is to equip students enrolled in civil engineering, architecture, business, and global studies with the ability to integrate construction management (CM) knowledge and expertise to their chosen fields of study as stipulated following:

    • Civil engineering students will benefit from having a minor in CM based on the premise that CM is an associated civil engineering subsector.
    • Architecture students will benefit from having a minor in CM as viewed from an interdisciplinary platform where architects and construction managers share a mutual operating platform in the industry through various project delivery methods.
    • Business students will benefit from having a minor in CM as viewed from a commerce standpoint where all construction projects are directly linked to either finance, accounting, marketing, and/or management. 
    • Global study students will benefit from having a minor in CM by developing the needed skills to apply and relate to construction in developing countries through the built environment and sustainable initiatives.

Program Enrollment and Degree Data

Lower Division Requirements

 

CON105 Intro to Construction Management

This course will explore fundamental concepts related to the theory and practice of construction management. The course includes an overview of the construction industry, job market, common project management tools, basic materials and methods of construction, risk management challenges, sustainable operations, and leadership skills required to direct a construction company and project activities. (3 units; Fall)

CON105-A
Lee, Jay J.
09/05/2023 TTh 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM Engineering 119
CON105-A
Lee, Jay J.
09/03/2024 TTh 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM Engineering 119

CON205 Plan Reading and Estimating

Plan Reading and Estimating introduces students to construction plan reading and interpretation of residential and commercial projects. With a basic understanding in plan reading, students will apply estimating processes and learn cost engineering terminologies. Students will learn how to conduct quantity surveys from residential and commercial plans and understand the principles of unit price cost estimating. (3 units; Spring)

CON205-A
Kim, Yeesock
01/08/2024 W 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM Engineering 302

Upper Division Requirements

 

Complete 12 upper division units from the following:

CON310 Constructn Materials and Methods

This course explores information about construction materials and methods. The following concepts are presented in this course: (a) site investigation; (b) construction materials characteristics and costs; (c) construction methods; (d) equipment types and uses; and (e) equipment production rates and cost. (3 units; Fall)

CON310-A
Kim, Yeesock
09/05/2023 TTh 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Engineering 104
CON310-A
Kim, Yeesock
09/03/2024 TTh 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Engineering 104

CON315 Building Information Modeling

This course introduces students to the application of Building Information Modeling (BIM) both as a product and a process. BIM is a new approach to the built environment as a building project delivery platform in which digital representation of a building process is used to facilitate the exchange and interoperability of information. This course introduces students to the various benefits of improved design quality, reduction in design errors, improved field productivity, reduction in conflicts and their associated changes as it relates to manufacturing cost and time. Prerequisite: CON 215 or EGR 122. (3 units; Fall/Spring)

CON315-A
Lee, Jay J.
12/11/2023 M 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Engineering 129
CON315-A
Lee, Jay J.
09/03/2024 M 1:15 PM - 4:15 PM Engineering 129

CON330 Construction Law and Safety

Introduces students to the various causes of construction accidents and adopted strategies to prevent worksite injuries and illnesses with an emphasis on OSHA standards. (3 units; Spring)

CON330-A
Li, Jiliang
01/08/2024 TTh 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Engineering 119

CON340 Building Structures

Building Structures introduces students to the types and nature of structural systems including material basics as it relates to: wood, steel, and concrete. Prerequisite: EGR 241. (3 units; Spring)

CON340-A
Kim, Yeesock
01/08/2024 TTh 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Engineering 119

CON350 ProjectDelivery,Law,AndContracts

This course provides fundamental knowledge for the documentation, administration, and successful delivery of construction projects through the application of industry standard project delivery methodologies. The course will also introduce students to various aspects of construction contracts in respect to project delivery, construction law and ethics. (3 units; Spring)

CON350-A
Lee, Jay J.
01/08/2024 TTh 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM Engineering 202

CON430 Advanced Estimating

This course introduces students to advanced concepts in construction estimating/cost engineering, including but not limited to the creation of estimating spreadsheets and application of labor, material and equipment calculations. The use of cost estimating databases, what distinguishes between direct and indirect construction costs, bid proposal preparation and various computer applications. Prerequisite: CON 205. (3 units; Fall)

CON430-A
Lee, Jay J.
09/05/2023 TTh 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Engineering 129
CON430-A
Lee, Jay J.
09/03/2024 TTh 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Engineering 129

CON460 Constrctn Planning and Schduling

Construction Planning and Scheduling introduces students to theory and application of construction scheduling to control the acquisition, movement, storage, utilization of workers, material, and equipment with emphasis given to the Critical Path Method (CPM). Prerequisite: CON 430. (3 units; Spring)

CON460-A
Lee, Jay J.
01/08/2024 TTh 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Engineering 129

CON470 Mechncl Electrcl Piping Constrtn

This course advances student knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and piping (MEP) systems in construction. Students examine principles of code, design, and materials and methods related to the MEP trades. Student perform applied MEP exercises related to examination of plans and specifications, requests for information, submittals, shop drawings, clash detection, and construction coordination. (3 units; Fall)

CON470-A
Kim, Yeesock
09/05/2023 TTh 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM Engineering 104
CON470-A
Kim, Yeesock
09/03/2024 TTh 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM Engineering 104