78 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. Particular attention is given to soliciting and managing mechanical and electrical subcontractors. (Available online) CMT 3350. Applied Structures (4) S 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. Prerequisites: MATH QL1080 (or MATH QL1050 and MATH 1060) and PHYS 2010. 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. Students will be introduced to computer accounting packages. Prerequisites: ACTG 2010, MATH QL1080 for MATH OL1050 and MATH 1060), 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 QL1080 (or MATH QL1050 and MATH 1060). CMT 4550. Construction Safety (2) S 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. CMT 4610/4620. Senior Project (2/2) F, S Capstone project which spans two consecutive semesters and student's senior year. The application of skills, knowledge, techniques and concepts to an actual project or construction company. Emphasis on integrated project management, including: estimating and bidding, project organization and control, and documentation. Prerequisite: Senior standing and approval of instmctor. CMT 4830. Directed Studies (1-3) Su, F, S The student will receive credit for approved studies in an area not covered in the CMT program. Credit and time determined by the student and faculty advisor. Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing and consent of instmctor. CMT 4800. Individual Projects and Research (13) Su, F, S Individual research or projects in Construction Management Technology. Credit and time determined by the student and faculty advisor. Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing and consent of instructor. CMT 4890. Practicum (2) Su, F, S Supervised work experience in the construction industry with placement and course objectives approved by the faculty supervisor. This course can be used to help the student satisfy the CMT program requirement of 800 hours of approved supervised work experience. Should be taken during the final two semesters. Prerequisite: Senior standing and consent of instructor. (Available online} CMT 4920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes, and Special Programs (.5-4) Su, F, S Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized for the particular offering will appear on the student transcript. Can be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing and consent of instructor. Design Graphics Engineering Technology Location: Engineering Technology Building, Room 214 Telephone Contact: Wendy Reeves, 801-626-6305 E-Mail: designgraphics@weber.edu Advisors: Ingrid Allen, Keith Allred, Larry Leavitt I he Design Graphics Engineering Technology program prepares students to develop engineering and architectural drawings and models, technical manuals, reports, presentations, training textbooks, technical illustrations, interactive multimedia, and animations for industry. The students will develop their graphical skills, techniques, concepts, and management skills through exercises and projects. They will work in mechanical, electrical, architectural, structural, and overall project management areas. The students will use calculators, computers, handbooks, and engineering reference materials while applying various mathematical concepts from geometry, algebra, and trigonometry. Design Graphics Engineering Technology ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE (A.A.S.) » Grade Requirements: A grade of C or better in all DGET courses (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable) in addition to an overall GPA for all courses of 2.00 or higher. » Credit Hour Requirements: 66 total hours are required - 29 of which are required within the Design Graphics Engineering Technology A.A.S. program. » Assessment Requirements: Students will be required to complete certain assessment instruments as part of the overall requirements for receiving their associate's degree. Please see your advisor or your department for specific information regarding assessment. Advisement All Design Graphics Engineering Technology students are required to meet with a faculty advisor at least annually for course and program advisement. Call 801-626-6305 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Advisement may also be obtained in Engineering Technology, room 214. Admission Requirements Declare your program of study (see page 18). There are no special admission or application requirements for this program. General Education Refer to pages 36-41 for Associate of Applied Science requirements. Computer and Information Literacy as defined in this catalog is also required for the A.A.S. degree. Course Requirements for A.A.S. Degree Design Graphics Engineering Technology Courses Required (29 credit hours) DGET 1050 Basic Drafting (3) DGET 1150 Blue Print Reading (3) DGET 1250 Computer Aided Drafting (3) DGET 1260 3D Computer Aided Drafting (3) DGET 1350 Basic Architectural Drafting (3) Weber State University 2005 - 2006 Catalog