Course: CSTM 432 Construction Management Section 1, Spring 2009 Class Hours: Lecture on Thursdays from 6:00pm‐7:50pm in Knoblauch 105 Lab on Thursdays from 8:00pm‐9:40pm as needed, Knoblauch 105 Instructor: Daniel W. Halpin, Construction Management, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Third Edition, 2006. Grading Policy: Attendance: Bill Brewer Email: WE‐Brewer@wiu.edu Work Phone: 298‐1834, ext 272 Home Phone: 833‐5992 Cell Phone: 309‐333‐0596 Office Hours: After class or by appointment Textbook: 100‐90%=A, 89‐80%=B, 79‐70%=C, 69‐60%=D, Below 59%=F Assignments/Projects First Exam Second Exam Final Exam 50% 15% 15% 20% Class attendance and participation is expected. Absences should be reported, including reason(s), to the instructor prior to class to be entertained as an excused absence. More than two unexcused absences may result in the reduction of one letter grade at the discretion of the instructor. Leaving class early without permission of the instructor is also recorded as an unexcused absence. Assignments: There are five assignments in this class, to be accomplished individually and in small group formats. All assignments should be completed and returned in the time specified. Assignments turned in no later than 24 hours of the date due will receive a 10% penalty, no later than 48 hours a 30% penalty, and no later than 72 hours a 50% penalty. No credit will be given after 72 hours past the due date. All class assignments are to be completed in a professional manner (neat, legible, logically formatted) and typed on a computer when appropriate. Exams: There are three exams in this class, including a final cumulative exam. Exams will cover material from the textbook and information presented in class. It is the student’s responsibility to be present at time of exam. Make‐up exams may only be considered under specific emergencies as outlined in the WIU Student Handbook, provided the outlined protocol is followed. Academic Integrity: Students are encouraged to be familiar with the institution’s academic integrity policy, located at www.wiu.edu/VPAS/handbook/policies/acintegrity.shtml. Plagiarism, fabrication, falsification, cheating, and other forms of academic dishonesty will not be tolerated.