Course Descriptions 407 emphasize computer estimating, development of unit costs, and advanced estimating principles. Ethics as it relates to bidding will be discussed. Prerequisite: MATH 1080, CMT 1150, CMT 1210, CMT 1310, CMT 1500, and CMT 2640. CMT 3130 - Construction Planning & Scheduling (3) Sp This course will provide students with the fundamental skills necessary to plan and schedule the entire construction process and familiarize them with computer scheduling software packages. Students will learn to mix and match available resources in the most efficient combinations to complete projects on time and within budget. Prerequisite: MATH 1080 and CMT 1500. CMT 3210 - Construction Management (3) F This course focuses on the processes and tasks required for management of building projects. Students will study the skills necessary to successfully manage construction projects, including: record keeping and documentation, interpreting contracts and specifications, and other duties necessary for efficient project operation and successful completion. Ethics as it relates to project management and customer relations will be discussed. The management of sustainable construction projects will be discussed. Prerequisite: CMT 2220. CMT 3260 - Mechanical and Electrical Systems (4) F This course is designed to provide basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems used in residential and light commercial buildings. Emphasis is placed on advantages and disadvantages of various systems, and how their design and installation integrates into the management of the building process. (Available online) CMT 3350 - Applied Structures (4) Sp Students will evaluate the structural behavior of buildings and other engineered structures. Includes properties of materials and mechanics as it relates to the structural behavior of load resisting components. Students will learn how loads and stresses are determined and apply this information to the design and selection of structural components in residential and commercial buildings. Prerequisite: MATH 1080 and PHYS 2010. CMT 3510 - Building Mechanical & Electrical Systems (3) Practical application of mechanical and electrical system design, operation and maintenance principles pertinent to commercial buildings and emphasizing a designer's perspective on mechanical and electrical power equipment and distribution systems, energy management, fire protection, communication, control and signal systems, lighting, and security systems. Prerequisite: CMT 1310 and CMT 2360. CMT 3540 - Facilities Management Administration (3) Practical applications of the administrative principles and skills required of a successful facility manager focusing on administration, management, and leadership of the facility function, finance and accounting, repair, alterations and maintenance, planning, programming, budgeting and execution. Prerequisite: CMT 1310 and CMT 2360. CMT 3630 - Environmental Issues in FM (3) Practical application of environmental practices and procedures pertinent to preservation, protection, compliance and conservation issues related to facilities management with emphasis on the regulatory and permitting process, environmental planning, auditing and assessment, recycling, indoor air quality (IAQ) and ozone level depleting substances (OLDS), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) programs and permitting procedures, Occupational Health and Safety Act (OSHA) programs, and sustainable practices. Prerequisite: BTNY 1403. CMT 3660 - Energy Management (3) The course addresses the methodologies of estimating annual energy consumption, undertaking energy audits, and monitoring and targeting energy consumption of fossil fuels. The material covered is for building services engineering, building engineering, and environmental engineering in facilities management. Prerequisite: CMT 3510. CMT 3680 - FM Operations (3) Practical applications of the operational principles and skills required to be a successful facilities manager focusing or touching on leasing and real-estate, programming, planning, maintenance, and services. Prerequisite: MGMT 3010. CMT 4120 - Construction Accounting and Finance (3) F Construction finance and accounting familiarizes students with construction finance, accounting, and cost control concepts, including: developing an overhead budget, analyzing financial statements, projecting cash flows, profit center analysis, taxes, depreciation, and pro forma development. Prerequisite: ACTG 2010, MATH 1080, and CMT 1500. CMT 4150 - Construction Equipment and Methods (3) F An overview of different types of equipment used in highway/ heavy construction projects. Includes applications, performance criteria, selection, and economics. Prerequisite: MATH 1080. CMT 4210 - Facility Planning and Layout (3) Practical aspects of facilities planning as a function of location and design with specific application to the following facilities: manufacturing and production, warehousing, and other commercial uses. Prerequisite: DET 1340, CMT 1150, and CMT 2360. CMT 4270 - Computer Aided FM (3) A study of the availability, capabilities, analysis, selection, justification, acquisition, installation and operation of computerized systems designed to enhance facilities management. Prerequisite: CMT 1500. CMT 4310 - Long-term Facility Planning (3) A study of the life cycle of a building including strategic planning of facilities; design, construction, and decommission of facilities; and assessment of facility performance. Prerequisite: ACTG 2010, ECON 2010, CMT 4210. CMT 4350 - Design of Construction Systems (2) F This course is to provide basic knowledge of the structural design of building systems including concrete forms, engineered-wood floor/ roof systems, metal-joist floor- roof systems, and trusses. Load tracing of the forces in wood, concrete, and steel framed buildings will be covered. Prerequisite: CMT 3350. CMT 4550 - Construction Safety (2) Sp This course is designed to explain the Occupational Safety and Health Act and other federal/state legislation that applies to safety requirements and responsibilities of the construction management industry. Includes the development of a construction site safety program, analysis of costs and impact of accidents, standards for accident prevention, and responsibility for compliance. Weber State University 2012-2013 Catalog