Construction Management
The Construction Management Industry
U.S. construction, at $790 billion dollars in 2011, is one of the largest industries in the U.S. indeed in the world. The sheer size of the industry, as well
as the sophistication and cost of modern construction operations requires managers who possess a high level of construction knowledge and skill. The
fact that California has more than 300,000 licensed contractors while its universities graduate fewer than 500 with Construction Management
bachelor degrees per year predicts an unlimited demand for university-educated construction managers in the foreseeable future.
The Construction Management Department
Chico State University’s Construction Management (CM) Program, established in 1977, became a Bachelor of Science degree fully accredited by the
American Council for Construction Education (ACCE) in 1987. Today Chico State’s BSCM degree is the largest CM program in California and one of
the largest in the country. The construction industry continues to aggressively recruit our graduates (statistics indicate CM graduates are the most
heavily recruited from the University) and to provide financial support of our program. The achievements of our alumni within the industry, the
many regional and national awards won by our undergraduates, and the impressive performance of CM students during internships and summer
employment are evidence of the program’s success.
The CM faculty
Since its inception, the Department of Construction Management has hired faculty with a beneficial blend of academic preparation, successful
teaching experience at the college and/or university level, and most importantly significant experience managing construction operations.
Construction companies that routinely recruit and hire our graduates tell us that this deep personal experience managing construction operations and
companies translates to quality graduates able to provide superior performance.
The CM Curriculum
The Bachelor of Science in Construction Management degree curriculum focuses on providing a broad base of knowledge and skills targeted toward
the management of construction operations.
Particular emphasis is on project estimating, CPM scheduling, cost control, legal aspects, and construction operations at the project and company
level. The CM courses provide students with simulated management experience utilizing actual contract plans and specifications for building,
heavy/civil, electrical, and mechanical construction projects. To obtain this degree, students complete a 128-unit blend of selected construction
management courses plus an appropriate complement of business, law, math, science, and other University general education courses.
The CM Career Outlook
Chico State Construction Management graduates historically experience an extraordinarily bright career horizon immediately upon graduation.
Virtually all CM students are aggressively recruited by both local and nationally based construction companies of all types and sizes. One-third of the
largest 50 construction companies in the nation recruit Chico State CM graduates for full-time career-track positions and undergraduates for
internships.
Being a CM student
Chico State CM students and alumni often say that being a CM major feels much like being part of a family. Because faculty and students recognize the
importance of both hard work in the classroom and time spent together out of the classroom, the curriculum and courses are challenging and
rewarding, and that learning experience is complemented by extra-curricular opportunities and internships.
Community service projects provide hands on experience that is also deeply rewarding. In 2010 and 2011, 250 CM students took community service
to a new level by planning, designing, and constructing four homes for a nonprofit organization committed to serving the needs of domestic violence
victims and their children.
More than 40% of the CM majors actively participate in student chapters of the country’s major construction trade associations including: Associated
General Contractors (AGC), Construction Management Association of America (CMAA), Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA), Mechanical
Contractors Association of America (MCAA), and National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) organizing field trips, community service
projects, and other events.
The Bachelor of Science in Construction Management
Total Course Requirements for the Bachelor's Degree: 126 units
See Bachelor's Degree Requirements in the University Catalog for complete details on general degree requirements. A minimum of 40 units,
including those required for the major, must be upper division.
The Bachelor of Science in Construction Management
Total Course Requirements for the Bachelor's Degree: 126 units
See Bachelor's Degree Requirements in the University Catalog for complete details on general degree requirements. A minimum of 40 units,
including those required for the major, must be upper division.
A suggested Major Academic Plan (MAP) has been prepared to help students meet all graduation requirements within four years. You can view MAPs
on the Degree MAPs page in the University Catalog or you can request a plan from your major advisor.
General Education Pathway Requirements: 48 units
See General Education in the University Catalog and the Class Schedule for the most current information on General Education Pathway
Requirements and course offerings.
This major has approved GE modifications. See below for information on how to apply these modifications.

MATH 120 is an approved advanced course substitution for Quantitative Reasoning (A4).

CHEM 107 & PHYS 202A are advanced course substitution for Physical Science (B1)

Take only one course in either Arts (C1) or Humanities (C2). 
Take only two upper - division Pathway course; one in Arts/Humanities and one in Social Sciences.
Diversity Course Requirements: 6 units
See General Education in the University Catalog. Most courses taken to satisfy these requirements may also apply to General Education .
Literacy Requirement:
See Mathematics and Writing Requirements in the University Catalog. Writing proficiency in the major is a graduation requirement and may be
demonstrated through satisfactory completion of a course in your major which has been designated as the Writing Proficiency (WP) course for the
semester in which you take the course. Students who earn below a C- are required to repeat the course and earn a C- or higher to receive WP credit.
See the Class Schedule for the designated WP courses for each semester. You must pass ENGL 130 or JOUR 130 (or equivalent) with a C- or higher
before you may register for a WP course.
Course Requirements for the Major: 93 units
Completion of the following courses, or their approved transfer equivalents, is required of all candidates for this degree.
Minimum GPA for acceptance in the major: for both continuing and transfer students, a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 is prerequisite for being
accepted as a Construction Management major.
Priority for enrollment in all Construction Management (CMGT) courses will be given to CMGT majors. Construction Management students taking
any CMGT course for the first time will be granted priority over CMGT students who are attempting to repeat a course.
Enrollment in any mathematics course requires a grade of C- or higher in all prerequisite courses or their transfer equivalents.
Lower-Division Requirements: 45 units
14 courses required:
ACCT 201
Introduction to Financial Accounting
3.0
FS
A study of financial reports, their construction and use. Procedures are introduced to the extent necessary to illustrate basic concepts. Designed to
meet the needs of prospective accounting majors, students of business administration, and students seeking a general education. 3 hours discussion.
(000077 )
ACCT 202
Introduction to Managerial Accounting
3.0
FS
Prerequisites: ACCT 201 (or ABUS 261 for ABUS majors only).
The application of appropriate techniques and concepts in processing historical and projected economic data to assist managerial planning,
controlling, and decision-making. Selected topics include cost concepts, product costing, cost behavior, budgeting, standard cost analysis, relevant
cost analysis, and contribution margin. 3 hours discussion.
(000078)
CHEM 107
General Chemistry for Applied Sciences
4.0
FS
Prerequisites: Intermediate Algebra.
A survey of the principles of chemistry, primarily for students in agriculture, industry and technology, and pre-nursing. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours
laboratory.
(001826)
CMGT 100
Concepts of Construction
2.0
FS
An overview of construction trends, methods, materials, practices, contracts, laws, and codes. 2 hours discussion.
CMGT 110
Construction Graphics
3.0
(002055)
FS
Develops the graphic communication knowledge and skills needed by the construction management professional. Establishes a working vocabulary
laboratory.
(001826)
CMGT 100
Concepts of Construction
2.0
FS
An overview of construction trends, methods, materials, practices, contracts, laws, and codes. 2 hours discussion.
CMGT 110
Construction Graphics
3.0
(002055)
FS
Develops the graphic communication knowledge and skills needed by the construction management professional. Establishes a working vocabulary
of symbols, details, and views used in construction drawings. 2 hours discussion, 2 hours activity.
(002056)
CMGT 120
Computer-Aided Construction Management
3.0
FS
Introduction and development of Computer-Aided Construction Management (CACM) software. Course will include PC-based disc operating
systems, spreadsheets, and database management software typically or predominantly used in the construction industry, and specialized CACM
software. A working knowledge will be developed by applications to specific and unique construction problems. 2 hours discussion, 3 hours
laboratory.
(002061)
CMGT 135
Construction Materials and Systems
3.0
FS
A comprehensive study of the principal materials used in the construction industry and the various systems employing these materials to build
structures. 3 hours discussion.
(002057 )
CMGT 210
Analysis of Construction Drawings and Specifications
3.0
FS
Prerequisites: CMGT 135.
A detailed study of construction drawings and specifications for residential, commercial, industrial, and civil projects. 2 hours discussion, 2 hours
activity.
(002058)
CMGT 235
Electrical and Mechanical Systems
3.0
FS
Prerequisite: CMGT 210, PHYS 202B.
An introduction to the basic climate control, plumbing, and electrical systems used in construction. 3 hours discussion.
ECON 102
Principles of Macroeconomic Analysis
3.0
FS
(002059)
GE
An introductory survey of macroeconomic analysis. Use of fundamental economic concepts to analyze the over-all economy. Determination of
gross national product, rates of unemployment, problems of inflation, recession, and the use of governmental policies. Discussion of current
problems. 3 hours lecture. This is an approved General Education course.
(002636)
ECON 103
Principles of Microeconomic Analysis
3.0
FS
GE
An introductory survey of microeconomic analysis. Analysis of individual economic units: household, firms, and markets. Analysis of individual
decision making. Supply and demand analysis. Type of market organization: competition, oligopoly, and monopoly. Discussion of current
problems. 3 hours lecture. This is an approved General Education course.
(002638)
MATH 120
Analytic Geometry and Calculus
4.0
FS
Prerequisites: Completion of ELM requirement; both MATH 118 and MATH 119 (or high school equivalent); a score that meets department
guidelines on a department administered calculus readiness exam.
Limits and continuity. The derivative and applications to related rates, maxma and minima, and curve sketching. Transcendental functions. An
introduction to the definite integral and area. A grade of C- or higher is required for GE credit. 4 hours discussion.
(005506)
PHYS 202A
General Physics
4.0
FS
Prerequisites: High school physics or faculty permission. High school trigonometry and second-year high school algebra or equivalent (MATH
051 and MATH 118 at CSU, Chico).
Mechanics, properties of matter, wave motion, sound, heat. Science majors are encouraged to take PHYS 204A instead of this course. 3 hours
discussion, 3 hours laboratory.
(007394 )
PHYS 202B
General Physics
4.0
FS
Prerequisites: PHYS 202A with a grade of C- or higher.
Light, electricity, magnetism, selected topics in modern physics. Science majors are encouraged to take PHYS 204B instead of this course. Algebra
and trigonometry are used. 3 hours discussion, 3 hours laboratory.
(007395)
Minimum Grade Requirement
The following courses or their equivalents must each be completed with a minimum grade of C prior to enrollment in any required 300-level CMGT
course: ACCT 201, CMGT 100, CMGT 120, CMGT 135, CMGT 210, and PHYS 202A.
Upper-Division Requirements: 48 units
15 courses required:
BADM 300
Communication in Business
3.0
FS
WP
Prerequisites: ENGL 130 or JOUR 130 (or equivalent) with a grade of C- or higher.
Emphasis is on solving business problems through the strategic design of verbal, print, and electronic messages. Models for effective business
documents, presentations, meetings, and interpersonal as well as electronic project interaction are applied to business communication problems.
Related technology use, etiquette, cultural differences, and ethical considerations are highlighted. 3 hours lecture. This is a writing proficiency,
WP, course; a grade of C- or better certifies writing proficiency for majors.
(005687)
15 courses required:
BADM 300
Communication in Business
3.0
FS
WP
Prerequisites: ENGL 130 or JOUR 130 (or equivalent) with a grade of C- or higher.
Emphasis is on solving business problems through the strategic design of verbal, print, and electronic messages. Models for effective business
documents, presentations, meetings, and interpersonal as well as electronic project interaction are applied to business communication problems.
Related technology use, etiquette, cultural differences, and ethical considerations are highlighted. 3 hours lecture. This is a writing proficiency,
WP, course; a grade of C- or better certifies writing proficiency for majors.
(005687)
BLAW 302
Managing the Legal Environment
3.0
FS
Prerequisites: At least junior standing.
Increasingly, managers are faced with legal and ethical challenges in their decision making. This course adopts an integrative strategy which
explores the legal and ethical environments of business by focusing on those issues which most affect the major functional areas of business
(accounting, marketing, information systems, human resource management, etc.). Students learn strategies which can later be employed not only to
avoid litigation but also to pursue more effectively strategic goals of business. This course applies to those working in organizations which employ
only a few employees as well as to those which employ thousands. 3 hours lecture.
(001342 )
BLAW 414
Labor Law and Collective Bargaining
3.0
FS
Prerequisites: At least junior standing or faculty permission.
Intensive examination of unions in an organizational setting. Includes organizational and concerted activities, collective bargaining and
employee/employer rights and responsibilities. Includes applied collective bargaining project. 3 hours discussion.
CMGT 330
Principles of Soil Mechanics and Foundations
3.0
(001343 )
FS
Prerequisites: CHEM 107, PHYS 202A. We recommend CMGT 135 as appropriate background.
A study of the properties and behaviors of soils when used as construction material. Included are compaction, permeability, compressibility, shear
strength, etc. Laboratory and field tests are performed. Introduction to the design principles of foundations and earth structures. 2 hours
discussion, 3 hours laboratory.
(002063)
CMGT 332
Construction Method Analysis
3.0
FS
Prerequisites: CMGT 135.
Provides methods and techniques to analyze all facets of a construction project or task, including preplanning techniques, processes of analysis and
improvement, timelapse recording and analysis, mathematical simulation, ergonomics, human factors, and safety programs. 2 hours discussion, 3
hours laboratory.
(002064 )
CMGT 335
Construction Equipment
3.0
FS
Prerequisites: CMGT 330.
A study of the equipment used in the construction industry. Included are the types, capabilities, selection, purchase/lease/rent options, and
balancing of equipment. 3 hours discussion.
(002066)
CMGT 340
Principles of Statics
3.0
FS
Prerequisites: MATH 120 or equivalent; PHYS 202A.
The fundamentals of engineering mechanics, including forces, static equilibrium, simple truss analysis and properties of sections. 3 hours
discussion.
(002067)
CMGT 345
Mechanics of Materials
3.0
FS
Prerequisites: CMGT 340.
The mechanics of stress, strain, and deflection within the typical structural elements encountered in construction formed of timber, steel, and
reinforced concrete. Rationale for sizing major structural elements and for design of their connections. 3 hours discussion.
(002069)
CMGT 360
Construction Project Management
3.0
FS
Prerequisites: CMGT 210.
This course introduces students to the life-cycle of a construction project from conception through completion and commissioning. It provides an
overview and practice of construction management theory, project feasibility processes and real estate development, pre-construction, delivery
methods and pricing systems, procurement, project administration, project closeout and commissioning. Students develop project management
skills necessary to prepare them to lead a multidisciplinary team in diverse environments while balancing conflicting constraints of the project's
defined scope, quality, budget, and time. 3 hours lecture.
(020325)
CMGT 440
Temporary Structures
3.0
FS
Prerequisites: CMGT 345.
A study of temporary structures used in construction, including scaffolding, ground support systems, dewatering systems, decking/ramps/bridges,
and concrete shoring and form work. The emphasis is on factors affecting cost, the legal significance, and the engineering basis for the design of the
structures. 3 hours discussion.
(002079)
CMGT 450
Construction Estimating
3.0
FS
Prerequisites: CMGT 120, CMGT 235, CMGT 332, CMGT 335.
Material takeoff processes and estimating, using a methodical approach with suggested check lists and techniques for arriving at a reliable estimate
of the cost of a construction task or project, to include direct, indirect, and contingency costs and profits. 2 hours discussion, 2 hours activity.
(002080)
CMGT 455
Construction Cost Management
3.0
FS
Prerequisites: CMGT 450.
Construction cost monitoring and analysis instruments that are developed from the project estimate. These include budgets, billing instruments,
and scheduling data. Also included will be the development of overhead allocation systems. 2 hours discussion, 2 hours activity.
(002081)
of the cost of a construction task or project, to include direct, indirect, and contingency costs and profits. 2 hours discussion, 2 hours activity.
(002080)
CMGT 455
Construction Cost Management
3.0
FS
Prerequisites: CMGT 450.
Construction cost monitoring and analysis instruments that are developed from the project estimate. These include budgets, billing instruments,
and scheduling data. Also included will be the development of overhead allocation systems. 2 hours discussion, 2 hours activity.
(002081)
CMGT 457
Project Control and Scheduling
3.0
FS
Prerequisites: CMGT 450.
Includes critical path method techniques, planning, logic, scheduling and updating, diagramming, analysis, and the use of computer for scheduling.
2 hours discussion, 2 hours activity.
(002078)
CMGT 458
Heavy Construction Estimating
3.0
FS
Prerequisites: CMGT 335.
Rationale and technique of analysis of the work operations required for heavy construction work as distinct from residential and building
construction. Format and preparation of competent heavy construction cost estimates with an emphasis on computer applications. Problems of
project selection and preparation of competitive bid for the firm-price heavy construction project. 2 hours discussion, 2 hours activity.
(002072)
CMGT 460
Legal Aspects of Construction
3.0
FS
WP
Prerequisites: ENGL 130 or JOUR 130 (or equivalent) with a grade of C- or higher, BLAW 302, BLAW 414, senior standing.
Overview of basic construction laws, construction-related acts and orders, rules and regulations affecting construction, mechanic lien laws, and
construction contracts. 3 hours discussion. This is a writing proficiency, WP, course; a grade of C- or better certifies writing proficiency for majors.
(002075 )
3 units selected from:
ACCT 320
Cost Accounting
3.0
FS
Prerequisites: ACCT 202; BADM 103 or MATH 105 or MATH 108.
Cost concepts, determination, control, and analysis. The emphasis is on communicating cost data for decision-making. Topics include cost
behavior and estimation, direct costing, capital budgeting, inventory control, and the new manufacturing environment. 3 hours discussion.
(000080)
CMGT 352
Electrical Construction Estimating
3.0
FS
Prerequisites: CMGT 120.
Costs dictated by the contract documents for the electrical systems in residential, commercial, industrial, specialty, and line construction projects
are studied. The course utilizes the computer estimating software Win EST 6000 by McCormick Estimating Systems, Inc. 2 hours discussion, 3
hours laboratory.
(002073)
CMGT 380
Green Building Practices and LEED Certification
3.0
FS
This course explores how new buildings are designed and constructed using green building strategies. Students learn how LEED Accredited
Professionals manage the building certification process and the documents required by the US Green Building Council to verify that the
requirements for LEED certification are met. The course also prepares students to take the USGBC LEED AP Certification exam. 3 hours lecture.
(020504 )
FINA 307
Survey of Finance
3.0
FS
Prerequisites: ACCT 201, ECON 103.
An introduction to financial management, providing a background in the areas of financial institutions, the time value of money, analysis of
financial statements, working capital management, financial structure of the firm, capital budgeting, and related tools of financial analysis. 3 hours
lecture.
(003729)
MGMT 303
Survey of Management
3.0
FS
Using a combination of theory and application, this course focuses on the human side of organizations, including issues of 1) making good decisions,
2) enhancing performance, 3) steering through a turbulent global environment, 4) combining and unifying multiple business functions and 5)
enabling change. Students gain an understanding of management and how and why organizations are structured. The themes of quality, technology,
ethics, and adaptation are emphasized. 3 hours lecture.
(005704 )
MGMT 304
Human Resource Management
3.0
FS
This course surveys human resource management practices needed for effective performance by every manager and employee. The focus of the
course is on processes used to effectively recruit, select, develop, evaluate, reward, and ensure the safety of employees in order to attract and
retain the best possible workforce in any organization. This course provides students with an understanding of workforce diversity, investigates
ethical issues, and explores the international context of HRM. 3 hours lecture.
(005690)
MGMT 345
Negotiation Techniques for Conflict Resolution
3.0
FA
This course explores creative, integrative approaches to conflict resolution. Includes bargaining games, role-plays, cases, issues in conflict
management, interpersonal influence processes, cultural, and ethical implications of bargaining problems and personal negotiating styles. 3 hours
lecture.
(005703 )
MINS 301
Corporate Technology Integration
3.0
FS
This course introduces students to the concept of information systems as the application of technical resources to support organizational
processes. Given this foundation, students build an integrative, process-oriented understanding of information systems and their deployment,
management, and use within distributed and global organizations. Projects focus on introductory enterprise systems, fundamentals of database
systems, and basic Web programming. For this course, students are expected to have demonstrated proficiency in the use of microcomputers and
office automation software including word processing, spreadsheets, and desktop databases. A proficiency exam is given during the first week of
each semester and students are encouraged to take this exam in advance of the semester they intend to enroll in the class. Students who lack such
knowledge may wish to enroll in appropriate undergraduate courses prior to attempting this course. This course is designed for BADM majors. 3
lecture.
(005703 )
MINS 301
Corporate Technology Integration
3.0
FS
This course introduces students to the concept of information systems as the application of technical resources to support organizational
processes. Given this foundation, students build an integrative, process-oriented understanding of information systems and their deployment,
management, and use within distributed and global organizations. Projects focus on introductory enterprise systems, fundamentals of database
systems, and basic Web programming. For this course, students are expected to have demonstrated proficiency in the use of microcomputers and
office automation software including word processing, spreadsheets, and desktop databases. A proficiency exam is given during the first week of
each semester and students are encouraged to take this exam in advance of the semester they intend to enroll in the class. Students who lack such
knowledge may wish to enroll in appropriate undergraduate courses prior to attempting this course. This course is designed for BADM majors. 3
hours lecture.
(005770 )
MKTG 305
Survey of Marketing
3.0
FS
Nature and functions of marketing systems and marketing in the individual firm. Study of the marketing mix, marketing institutions, and the
environments in which marketing decisions are made. 3 hours lecture.
(005872)
PSYC 494
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
3.0
INQ
Psychological principles and practices in industrial and business settings. 3 hours lecture.
(007967)
REAL 301
Principles of Real Estate
3.0
FS
Prerequisites: ECON 102, ECON 103.
A comprehensive study designed to give students a good understanding of marketing forces affecting real estate. Subject matter introduces the
student to legal, socioeconomic, and environmental factors related to the real estate industry. The course examines such areas as (1) the economic
characteristics of real estate resources and the basic factors influencing the supply and demand for real estate; (2) national, state, and local
influences on real estate markets, including demographic trends; (3) land ownership and conveyance, financing and marketing real property; and
(4) managerial review of marketing practices. 3 hours lecture.
(008112 )
SCMS 306
Operations Management
3.0
FS
Prerequisites: Business Administration or Business Information Systems status required for business majors. Completion of GE Pathway
Foundation Quantitative Reasoning required for all majors.
An overview of the operations function in organizations; topics include operations strategy, manufacturing philosophies, process selection, supply
chain management, inventory management, forecasting, production planning and control, capacity planning, material requirements planning,
quality management and project management. 3 hours lecture.
(005774 )
SCMS 340
Cost Management for Operations
3.0
SP
Application of accounting information to problems faced by operating managers. Topics include estimation of product costs, budgeting, and
performance evaluation in traditional, JIT, TOC, and continuous improvement settings. 3 hours discussion.
(007741 )
Electives Requirement:
To complete the total units required for the bachelor's degree, select additional elective courses from the total University offerings. You should
consult with an advisor regarding the selection of courses which will provide breadth to your University experience and possibly apply to a
supportive second major or minor.
Grading Requirement:
All courses taken to fulfill major course requirements must be taken for a letter grade except those courses specified by the department as Credit/No
Credit grading only.
Advising Requirement:
Advising is mandatory for all majors in this degree program. Consult your undergraduate advisor for specific information.
Honors in the Major:
Honors in the Major is a program of independent work in your major. It requires 6 units of honors course work completed over two semesters.
The Honors in the Major program allows you to work closely with a faculty mentor in your area of interest on an original performance or research
project. This year-long collaboration allows you to work in your field at a professional level and culminates in a public presentation of your work.
Students sometimes take their projects beyond the University for submission in professional journals, presentation at conferences, or academic
competition. Such experience is valuable for graduate school and professional life. Your honors work will be recognized at your graduation, on your
permanent transcripts, and on your diploma. It is often accompanied by letters of commendation from your mentor in the department or the
department chair.
Some common features of Honors in the Major program are:
1. You must take 6 units of Honors in the Major course work. All 6 units are honors classes (marked by a suffix of H), and at least 3 of these
units are independent study (399H, 499H, 599H) as specified by your department. You must complete each class with a minimum grade of
B.
2. You must have completed 9 units of upper-division course work or 21 overall units in your major before you can be admitted to Honors in
the Major. Check the requirements for your major carefully, as there may be specific courses that must be included in these units.
3. Your cumulative GPA should be at least 3.5 or within the top 5% of majors in your department.
1. You must take 6 units of Honors in the Major course work. All 6 units are honors classes (marked by a suffix of H), and at least 3 of these
units are independent study (399H, 499H, 599H) as specified by your department. You must complete each class with a minimum grade of
B.
2. You must have completed 9 units of upper-division course work or 21 overall units in your major before you can be admitted to Honors in
the Major. Check the requirements for your major carefully, as there may be specific courses that must be included in these units.
3. Your cumulative GPA should be at least 3.5 or within the top 5% of majors in your department.
4. Your GPA in your major should be at least 3.5 or within the top 5% of majors in your department.
5. Most students apply for or are invited to participate in Honors in the Major during the second semester of their junior year. Then they
complete the 6 units of course work over the two semesters of their senior year.
6. Your honors work culminates with a public presentation of your honors project.
While Honors in the Major is part of the Honors Program, each department administers its own program. Please contact your major department or
major advisor to apply.
Construction Management Course Offerings
CMGT 100
Concepts of Construction
2.0
FS
An overview of construction trends, methods, materials, practices, contracts, laws, and codes. 2 hours discussion.
CMGT 101
Construction Management Career Preparation
1.0
(002055)
FS
This course helps Construction Management students prepare for careers in the construction industry. It provides students with the opportunity
for creating their resumes, learning successful interviewing techniques, obtaining internships, and exploring the many different possible careers in
the construction industry. 3 hours laboratory. Credit/no credit grading only.
(020453 )
CMGT 110
Construction Graphics
3.0
FS
Develops the graphic communication knowledge and skills needed by the construction management professional. Establishes a working vocabulary
of symbols, details, and views used in construction drawings. 2 hours discussion, 2 hours activity.
(002056)
CMGT 120
Computer-Aided Construction Management
3.0
FS
Introduction and development of Computer-Aided Construction Management (CACM) software. Course will include PC-based disc operating
systems, spreadsheets, and database management software typically or predominantly used in the construction industry, and specialized CACM
software. A working knowledge will be developed by applications to specific and unique construction problems. 2 hours discussion, 3 hours
laboratory.
(002061)
CMGT 135
Construction Materials and Systems
3.0
FS
A comprehensive study of the principal materials used in the construction industry and the various systems employing these materials to build
structures. 3 hours discussion.
(002057 )
CMGT 198
Special Topics
1.0 -3.0
FS
Prerequisites: Department permission.
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term
and be different for different sections. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. 3 hours supervision.
(002060)
CMGT 210
Analysis of Construction Drawings and Specifications
3.0
FS
Prerequisites: CMGT 135.
A detailed study of construction drawings and specifications for residential, commercial, industrial, and civil projects. 2 hours discussion, 2 hours
activity.
(002058)
CMGT 235
Electrical and Mechanical Systems
3.0
FS
Prerequisite: CMGT 210, PHYS 202B.
An introduction to the basic climate control, plumbing, and electrical systems used in construction. 3 hours discussion.
CMGT 235X
Electrical and Mechanical Systems Problem Session
1.0
(002059)
FS
Corequisite: CMGT 235.
Designed to supplement CMGT 235 with additional applications. Provides the student with the opportunity for additional assistance in developing
problem-solving abilities. 2 hours activity. Credit/no credit grading only.
(020772 )
CMGT 270
Building Information Modeling
3.0
FS
Prerequisites: CMGT 110.
This course covers understanding and using building information models. Students learn about BIM, from a technology, design, and building
practice perspective. 2 hours discussion, 3 hours laboratory. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 9.0 units.
(000687)
CMGT 275
Architectural History
3.0
SP
GE
This course presents a study of architectural history with an emphasis on contemporary projects. 3 hours discussion. This is an approved General
Education course.
(021203 )
CMGT 330
Principles of Soil Mechanics and Foundations
3.0
FS
Prerequisites: CHEM 107, PHYS 202A. We recommend CMGT 135 as appropriate background.
A study of the properties and behaviors of soils when used as construction material. Included are compaction, permeability, compressibility, shear
CMGT 275
Architectural History
3.0
SP
GE
This course presents a study of architectural history with an emphasis on contemporary projects. 3 hours discussion. This is an approved General
Education course.
(021203 )
CMGT 330
Principles of Soil Mechanics and Foundations
3.0
FS
Prerequisites: CHEM 107, PHYS 202A. We recommend CMGT 135 as appropriate background.
A study of the properties and behaviors of soils when used as construction material. Included are compaction, permeability, compressibility, shear
strength, etc. Laboratory and field tests are performed. Introduction to the design principles of foundations and earth structures. 2 hours
discussion, 3 hours laboratory.
(002063)
CMGT 332
Construction Method Analysis
3.0
FS
Prerequisites: CMGT 135.
Provides methods and techniques to analyze all facets of a construction project or task, including preplanning techniques, processes of analysis and
improvement, timelapse recording and analysis, mathematical simulation, ergonomics, human factors, and safety programs. 2 hours discussion, 3
hours laboratory.
(002064 )
CMGT 332H
Construction Methods Analysis - Honors
3.0
FS
Prerequisites: Admission to the department's Honors in the Major program, faculty permission.
This is an Honors in the Major course which is open to students by invitation only. In addition to the course content of CMGT 332, this course will
involve the selection and start of a significant project in some aspect of construction methods analysis. The student will select the project topic with
the assistance of the faculty member. The project will be completed in CMGT 499H. 2 hours discussion, 3 hours laboratory.
(002065)
CMGT 335
Construction Equipment
3.0
FS
Prerequisites: CMGT 330.
A study of the equipment used in the construction industry. Included are the types, capabilities, selection, purchase/lease/rent options, and
balancing of equipment. 3 hours discussion.
(002066)
CMGT 340
Principles of Statics
3.0
FS
Prerequisites: MATH 120 or equivalent; PHYS 202A.
The fundamentals of engineering mechanics, including forces, static equilibrium, simple truss analysis and properties of sections. 3 hours
discussion.
CMGT 340X
Statics Problem Session
1.0
(002067)
FS
Corequisites: CMGT 340.
Supplements CMGT 340 with additional applications. Provides students with the opportunity for additional assistance in developing problemsolving abilities. 2 hours activity. Credit/no credit grading only.
(020450 )
CMGT 345
Mechanics of Materials
3.0
FS
Prerequisites: CMGT 340.
The mechanics of stress, strain, and deflection within the typical structural elements encountered in construction formed of timber, steel, and
reinforced concrete. Rationale for sizing major structural elements and for design of their connections. 3 hours discussion.
(002069)
CMGT 345X
Strengths Problem Session
1.0
FS
Corequisites: CMGT 345.
Supplements CMGT 345 with additional applications. Provides students with the opportunity for additional assistance in developing problemsolving abilities. 2 hours activity. Credit/no credit grading only.
(020452 )
CMGT 352
Electrical Construction Estimating
3.0
FS
Prerequisites: CMGT 120.
Costs dictated by the contract documents for the electrical systems in residential, commercial, industrial, specialty, and line construction projects
are studied. The course utilizes the computer estimating software Win EST 6000 by McCormick Estimating Systems, Inc. 2 hours discussion, 3
hours laboratory.
(002073)
CMGT 360
Construction Project Management
3.0
FS
Prerequisites: CMGT 210.
This course introduces students to the life-cycle of a construction project from conception through completion and commissioning. It provides an
overview and practice of construction management theory, project feasibility processes and real estate development, pre-construction, delivery
methods and pricing systems, procurement, project administration, project closeout and commissioning. Students develop project management
skills necessary to prepare them to lead a multidisciplinary team in diverse environments while balancing conflicting constraints of the project's
defined scope, quality, budget, and time. 3 hours lecture.
(020325)
CMGT 370
Design Project
3.0
FS
Prerequisites: CMGT 100, CMGT 120, CMGT 135, CMGT 210.
Students will develop a comprehensive architectural design project, including programming of needs, building costs, market conditions, and
architectural styles, concluding in a comprehensive design presentation. 2 hours discussion, 3 hours laboratory.
(000691)
CMGT 380
Green Building Practices and LEED Certification
3.0
FS
This course explores how new buildings are designed and constructed using green building strategies. Students learn how LEED Accredited
Professionals manage the building certification process and the documents required by the US Green Building Council to verify that the
requirements for LEED certification are met. The course also prepares students to take the USGBC LEED AP Certification exam. 3 hours lecture.
(020504 )
CMGT 389
Intern in Construction Mgmt
1.0 -3.0
FS
architectural styles, concluding in a comprehensive design presentation. 2 hours discussion, 3 hours laboratory.
CMGT 380
Green Building Practices and LEED Certification
3.0
(000691)
FS
This course explores how new buildings are designed and constructed using green building strategies. Students learn how LEED Accredited
Professionals manage the building certification process and the documents required by the US Green Building Council to verify that the
requirements for LEED certification are met. The course also prepares students to take the USGBC LEED AP Certification exam. 3 hours lecture.
(020504 )
CMGT 389
Intern in Construction Mgmt
1.0 -3.0
FS
3 hours lecture. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units.
CMGT 398
Special Topics
(002062)
1.0 -3.0
FS
Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term
and be different for different sections. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. 3 hours lecture.
(002070 )
CMGT 399
Special Problems
1.0 -3.0
FS
Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
This course is an independent study of special problems offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. 9
hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading only.
(002071 )
CMGT 440
Temporary Structures
3.0
FS
Prerequisites: CMGT 345.
A study of temporary structures used in construction, including scaffolding, ground support systems, dewatering systems, decking/ramps/bridges,
and concrete shoring and form work. The emphasis is on factors affecting cost, the legal significance, and the engineering basis for the design of the
structures. 3 hours discussion.
(002079)
CMGT 440X
Temporary Structures Problem Session
1.0
FS
Corequisites: CMGT 440.
Supplements CMGT 440 with additional applications. Provides students with the opportunity for additional assistance in developing problemsolving abilities. 2 hours activity. Credit/no credit grading only.
(020451 )
CMGT 450
Construction Estimating
3.0
FS
Prerequisites: CMGT 120, CMGT 235, CMGT 332, CMGT 335.
Material takeoff processes and estimating, using a methodical approach with suggested check lists and techniques for arriving at a reliable estimate
of the cost of a construction task or project, to include direct, indirect, and contingency costs and profits. 2 hours discussion, 2 hours activity.
(002080)
CMGT 455
Construction Cost Management
3.0
FS
Prerequisites: CMGT 450.
Construction cost monitoring and analysis instruments that are developed from the project estimate. These include budgets, billing instruments,
and scheduling data. Also included will be the development of overhead allocation systems. 2 hours discussion, 2 hours activity.
(002081)
CMGT 457
Project Control and Scheduling
3.0
FS
Prerequisites: CMGT 450.
Includes critical path method techniques, planning, logic, scheduling and updating, diagramming, analysis, and the use of computer for scheduling.
2 hours discussion, 2 hours activity.
(002078)
CMGT 458
Heavy Construction Estimating
3.0
FS
Prerequisites: CMGT 335.
Rationale and technique of analysis of the work operations required for heavy construction work as distinct from residential and building
construction. Format and preparation of competent heavy construction cost estimates with an emphasis on computer applications. Problems of
project selection and preparation of competitive bid for the firm-price heavy construction project. 2 hours discussion, 2 hours activity.
(002072)
CMGT 460
Legal Aspects of Construction
3.0
FS
WP
Prerequisites: ENGL 130 or JOUR 130 (or equivalent) with a grade of C- or higher, BLAW 302, BLAW 414, senior standing.
Overview of basic construction laws, construction-related acts and orders, rules and regulations affecting construction, mechanic lien laws, and
construction contracts. 3 hours discussion. This is a writing proficiency, WP, course; a grade of C- or better certifies writing proficiency for majors.
(002075 )
CMGT 460H
Legal Aspects of Construction - Honors
3.0
FS
WP
Prerequisites: Admission to the department's Honors in the Major program, ENGL 130 or JOUR 130 (or equivalent) with a grade of C- or higher,
BLAW 302, BLAW 414, faculty permission.
This is an Honors in the Major course which is open to students by invitation only. In addition to the course content of CMGT 460, this course
involves the selection and start of a significant project in some aspect of construction law. The students select the project topic with the assistance
of the faculty member. The project is completed in CMGT 499H. 9 hours supervision. This is a writing proficiency, WP, course; a grade of C- or
better certifies writing proficiency for majors.
(002076)
CMGT 470
Design Build Project
3.0
FS
Prerequisites: CMGT 100, CMGT 120, CMGT 135, CMGT 210.
A comprehensive development project will be undertaken, including basic architectural design practices, site considerations, project financing,
feasibility studies, value, and market conditions. 2 hours discussion, 3 hours laboratory.
(000696)
CMGT 471
Project Administration
3.0
FS
better certifies writing proficiency for majors.
CMGT 470
(002076)
Design Build Project
3.0
FS
Prerequisites: CMGT 100, CMGT 120, CMGT 135, CMGT 210.
A comprehensive development project will be undertaken, including basic architectural design practices, site considerations, project financing,
feasibility studies, value, and market conditions. 2 hours discussion, 3 hours laboratory.
(000696)
CMGT 471
Project Administration
3.0
FS
Prerequisites: CMGT 460.
A study of the fundamentals of project practice, including AIA standard documents, services, cost benefit analysis, margin and marketing, project
documentation, change orders, claims. 3 hours discussion.
(000698)
CMGT 485
Construction Management Competition
3.0
FS
This course prepares interested students for regional and national construction management competitions sponsored by the Associated Schools of
Construction, National Association of Home Builders, Associated Builders & Contractors, and other competition sponsors. Areas of preparation
include construction management business and cost management, contracts, plan reading, specifications, estimating, scheduling, equipment,
safety, team building, leadership, and presentation skills. 3 hours lecture. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
(020396)
CMGT 489
Const Mgmt Cooperative Ed
1.0 -3.0
FS
Prerequisites: CIVL 120, CMGT 210, 60 units within the CMGT major, faculty permission.
This course is an internship offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. This program is designed to
provide the student with management and administrative experiences within the construction industry. 3 hours lecture. You may take this course
more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units.
(002074 )
CMGT 498
Special Topics in Const Mgmt
1.0 -3.0
FS
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term
and be different for different sections. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. 3 hours discussion.
(002082)
CMGT 499
Special Problems
1.0 -3.0
FS
Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
This course is an independent study of special problems offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. 3
hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading only.
(002083)
CMGT 499H
Honors Project in Construction Management
3.0
FS
Prerequisites: Admission to the department's Honors in the Major program; CMGT 332H or CMGT 460H with a grade of B or higher; faculty
permission.
Open by invitation to construction management majors who have a GPA of 3.5 or higher. The culminating work of this course will be the written
and oral presentation of a project of value in the field of construction management. 9 hours supervision.
(002084)
CMGT 697
Independent Study
1.0 -3.0
FS
Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
This course is a graduate-level independent study offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. 9 hours
supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
(002086)
CMGT 698
Advanced Topics in Const Mgmt
1.0 -3.0
INQ
Prerequisites: Department permission.
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term
and be different for different sections. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course
more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
(002085)
CMGT 699P
Master's Project
1.0 -6.0
FS
Prerequisites: See the department secretary.
This course is offered for 1.0-6.0. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. 3 hours supervision. You may take this course
more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
(002089)
CMGT 699T
Master's Thesis
1.0 -6.0
FS
3 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
(002087)
Construction Management Department
The Faculty
Joel F. Arthur
1986
Professor
PE, PhD
UC Davis
K. Michael Borzage
1985
Professor
MA
CSU Chico
Lori A. Brown
1987
Assoc Professor
MSEE
CSU Chico
Dennis M. Gier
2004
Assoc Professor
MS
U Dayton
Richard G. Holman
1996
Assoc Professor
MBA
CSU Chico
Willem Kymmell
2001
Professor
MA
Carnegie Mellon U
Joel F. Arthur
1986
Professor
PE, PhD
UC Davis
K. Michael Borzage
1985
Professor
MA
CSU Chico
Lori A. Brown
1987
Assoc Professor
MSEE
CSU Chico
Dennis M. Gier
2004
Assoc Professor
MS
U Dayton
Richard G. Holman
1996
Assoc Professor
MBA
CSU Chico
Willem Kymmell
2001
Professor
MA
Carnegie Mellon U
Mark O. Maybee
1998
Lecturer A
BS
CSU Chico
James E. O'Bannon
1975
Professor
PhD
U Missouri
John D. Schwarz Jr.
2001
Assoc Professor
MA, JD
UC Hastings Coll of Law
David Shirah
2007
Lecturer B
MA
CSU Chico
Christopher A. Souder
2004
Assoc Professor
MS
CSU Chico
Rovane Younger
1978
Chair, Professor
MS
Stanford U
Stuart H. Bartholomew
1984
Professor Emeritus
PE, MS
UC Berkeley
Bruce L. Yoakum
1988
Professor Emeritus
PE, MPH,
RD, EdD
U Michigan
Emeritus Faculty