Graduate Classes

CEM550: Simulation for Operations Analysis

This course provides an investigation of quantitative methods used for the design and analysis of construction operations to maximize productivity and minimize resource idleness. Discussions on queuing theory, probability and statistics, and simulation will provide the theoretical basis for modeling actual operations using discrete event simulation (DES), which has been established to be the most appropriate tool for modeling construction operations. Apart from simulation analysis, this course will also provide an introduction to 2D and 3D visualization of operations.

CCE552/IE586: Project Risk Management

This course provides an introduction to the concept of project risk in producing engineered projects. Course content includes project baselining, risk definition and identification, risk assessment and management techniques, risk control, risk response, and risk management. Students will develop a risk management plan, acting as a project manager responsible for scope, cost, and schedule delivery for a project of their choice (may be a development, design, implementation, construction, or other similar project in the student's area of engineering focus). Sections of the risk management plan will be created week-by-week through assigned work, and students will peer-review the work of other students.

Undergraduate Classes

CEM342: Construction Estimating - II

CEM 342 is the second of three courses in estimating, cost control, and planning and scheduling. The goal of these courses is not to make the students estimators and schedulers -- only internship in the industry will accomplish this. Rather, the goal of these courses is to provide a broad, solid foundation upon which students may build their planning, estimating, and scheduling skills. In CEM 341, you estimated costs for construction processes learned in CEM 442. In CEM 342, you will be estimating costs for construction processes learned in CEM 441.

CEM441: Heavy Civil Construction Management

The course provides instruction on heavy civil construction methods and management, mostly focusing on methods, production, and costing. Given that heavy civil construction relies heavily on the movement and placement of large quantities of soil using heavy equipment, the course focuses on understanding equipment with regard to the type, characteristics, costs, productivity, and planning of equipment needed for a given project. Soil characteristics, quantity analysis, and movement on a construction site are also covered. The course is intended for those interested in the construction engineering and management disciplines.