Construction Management (CM)
CM 001 Introduction to Construction Management Units: 2
This course provides an overview of the construction industry and its markets. The impact, practices, methods and ethics in the construction industry are reviewed.
Lecture Hours: 36 Lab Hours: None Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: MATH 060 and RDG 061
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
CM 002 Intro to Urban Planning Units: 3
This course provides a critical analysis of the theory and practice of land use planning with an emphasis on the urban context. Historical and legal basis for land use planning, traditional and alternative roles of planning in contemporary society are studied along with the planning process, planning tools, and practices.
Lecture Hours: 54 Lab Hours: None Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: RDG 061
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
CM 003 Site & Terrain Analysis Units: 3
This course is an introduction to various methods and techniques used to inventory and analyze landscape features. Students also study mapping, overlay techniques, environmental ethics, case study review and an overall assessment of the function and structure of the natural landscape.
Lecture Hours: 36 Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: MATH 060 and RDG 061
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
CM 004 Construction Law Survey Units: 3
This course is a summary of the legal implications of contractor license laws; mechanics lien laws, CAL-OSHA, and Construction Contracts. Laws of liability, worker's compensation, state and federal laws affecting construction and compliance problems are covered.
Lecture Hours: 54 Lab Hours: None Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: RDG 061
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
CM 005 Construction Planning Units: 3
This course covers the concepts used in planning, scheduling and control of construction projects. Use of graphic charts and the Critical Path Method (CPM) are featured. Also covered are program evaluation and review techniques (PERT), time assignment and computation, diagramming practices, monitoring and updating, and computer utilization.
Lecture Hours: 54 Lab Hours: None Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: MATH 060 and RDG 061
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
CM 020 Introduction to Construction Technology Units: 3
This course provides students with in-depth analysis of the organization and structure of the construction industry and the many career choices the industry offers. The course emphasizes green construction practices, jobsite safety, practical knowledge of tool and equipment use, basic construction math, basic rigging techniques, and communication as well as employability skills. Guest speakers and site visits provide students a wide view of the expectations of entry-level work, wages, benefits, and work place culture. (Equivalent to ACT 020.)
Lecture Hours: 36 Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: RDG 061 & MATH 060 or MATH 065
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None