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Construction Management - A.S. Degree

The Construction Management A.S. is designed to transfer to:

Minnesota State University Moorhead
Construction Management - B.S.
Bemidji State University
Construction Management - B.A.S.

Other transfer options: Our curriculum is designed with ACCE or ABET guidelines in mind. Our courses should fit well into the following colleges that offer a 4 year degree in construction management:

Minnesota State—Mankato
University of Wisconsin—Stout
North Dakota State University
University of Minnesota
South Dakota State University
Iowa State University
Please contact these universities for more specific transfer information.

This is a suggested sample course sequence.
Please contact your program advisor regarding your academic plans.

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2023-2024 Required Courses

First Year - Fall Semester

Course Title	Credits
CMSV 2860 Construction Plan Reading CMSV - 2860: Construction Plan Reading Description CMSV 2860 This course walks students though an example set of construction documents including Architectural, structural, mechanical and electrical drawings. Emphasis is places on understanding standard conventions and symbols and navigating a drawing set to find specific information. Credits: 2 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: Spring 2024 Course Outline: CMSV2860 — PDF	2
CMSV 2870 Construction Management CMSV - 2870: Construction Management Description CMSV 2870 Examines estimating, purchasing, bidding, scheduling, coordinating, expediting, and supervising work and dealing with public agencies, the design professions, suppliers, and subcontractors as these activities relate to the operation of a building contracting company. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: Spring 2024 Course Outline: CMSV2870 — PDF	3
ENGL 1150 Composition I ENGL - 1150: Composition I Description ENGL 1150 This course emphasizes the process of writing expository and persuasive essays using effective writing skills and a variety of research techniques. Also included in the course content are critical reading and logical reasoning. Meets MnTC Goal 1. Prerequisites: See course details in eServices for prerequisite information. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: Please go to E-Services to see Pre-requisites for this course Corequisites: None Future Offering: Spring 2024 Summer 2024 MNTC Goals: 1 Course Outline: ENGL1150 — PDF	3
PHIL 1100 Ethics PHIL - 1100: Ethics Description PHIL 1100 This course is an introduction to the study of ethics. Students will read, discuss, and write about texts written by ancient, modem, and contemporary philosophers. Emphasis will be placed on the practical value of the ideas explored. Meets MnTC Goal 6 and 9 Credits: 3 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: Spring 2024 Summer 2024 MNTC Goals: 6,9 Course Outline: PHIL1100 — PDF	3
PSYC 1105 General Psychology PSYC - 1105: General Psychology Description PSYC 1105 This general psychology course is an introduction and overview of the scientific study of behavior and experience. It includes topics like the history of psychology, research methods, perception, learning, human development, intelligence, motivation, social perception and group behavior, and psychological disorders. Credits: 4 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: Spring 2024 Summer 2024 MNTC Goals: 2,5 Course Outline: PSYC1105 — PDF	4
Total Semester Credits:	15

First Year - Spring Semester

Course Title	Credits
ENGL 2000 Composition II ENGL - 2000: Composition II Description ENGL 2000 This course will offer challenging insights into the act of writing. Students will continue to strengthen their writing skills while engaging in analysis of literary texts and secondary sources. In writing critical essays based on that analysis, students will apply rhetorical strategies related to purpose, audience, genre and context. Prerequisite: ENGL 1150 Composition I Meets MnTC Goal 1 Credits: 3 Prerequisites: ENGL 1150 Composition I Corequisites: None Future Offering: Spring 2024 MNTC Goals: 1 Course Outline: ENGL2000 — PDF	3
CMSV 2850 Construction Safety CMSV - 2850: Construction Safety Description CMSV 2850 Examines the planning and administration of construction safety programs, and reviews the history and development of Federal and State Construction safety standards and methods for abatement and control of job site hazards to develop a safe construction project. Credits: 2 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: Spring 2024 Course Outline: CMSV2850 — PDF	2
CMSV 2875 Mechanical & Electrical Systems CMSV - 2875: Mechanical & Electrical Systems Description CMSV 2875 Identify, analyze, and evaluate all aspects of building mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. The students will explore a variety of systems found typical in both residential and commercial buildings and will have the opportunity to gain detailed knowledge on how systems are designed, constructed, and perform. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: Spring 2024 Course Outline: CMSV2875 — PDF	3
CMSV 2890 Building Organization & Technology CMSV - 2890: Building Organization & Technology Description CMSV 2890 Examines the varied technology that comprise buildings and an exploration into the sequential process of building construction. Theories of building types, functional organizations, and material applications are presented. This course also includes the identification of historic basis for and comparison between basic building materials and construction methods. The importance of building assembly sequences is also presented. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: Spring 2024 Course Outline: CMSV2890 — PDF	3
MATS 1300 College Algebra MATS - 1300: College Algebra Description MATS 1300 Linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and other functions are carefully analyzed, with particular emphasis on graphical transformations (shifting, reflecting, stretching and compressing). Additional topics include matrices and Gaussian elimination; solving complex equations, including those in quadratic form and those that must be solved graphically; variation problems; particle motion; optimization problems; composition and inverse functions; arithmetic and geometric sequences; properties of logarithms and exponential/logarithmic equations; exponential growth and decay. MnTC Goals: Goal 04 - Mathematical/Logical Reasoning Prerequisites: MATS 0800 or 0700 with MATS 0795 or see course details in eServices for more prerequisite information. Credits: 4 Prerequisites: Please go to E-Services to see Pre-requisites for this course Corequisites: MATS 0795 Support For College Algebra Future Offering: Spring 2024 Summer 2024 MNTC Goals: 4 Course Outline: MATS1300 — PDF OR MATS 1340 Math for Engineering Technology MATS - 1340: Math for Engineering Technology Description MATS 1340 A course combining elements of college algebra, college trigonometry, and statistics, with a particular focus on topics useful to future engineers or engineering techs. Manipulating literal equations; solving equations analytically and by graphing; solving systems of equations analytically and using matrix solvers; setting up and solving systems of equations for practical applications; trigonometric functions; laws of sines and cosines; vector analysis of forces in static equilibrium; basic concepts of probability; bell curve; confidence intervals and uncertainty analysis; correlation and regression. Meets MnTC Goal 4 Prerequisite: MATS0700 or see course details in eServices for more prerequisite information. Credits: 4 Prerequisites: Please go to E-Services to see Pre-requisites for this course Corequisites: None Future Offering: Spring 2024 MNTC Goals: 4 Course Outline: MATS1340 — PDF	4
Total Semester Credits:	15

Second Year - Fall Semester

Course Title	Credits
ACCT 1010 Principles of Financial Accounting I ACCT - 1010: Principles of Financial Accounting I Description ACCT 1010 This course covers the fundamental accounting concepts and principles which are used in a business environment to provide reports on the economic condition of a sole proprietor organization. The focus will be on the accrual method of accounting, utilizing Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to analyze and record transactions. The ultimate objective is to understand the effects of these transactions in order to provide timely and relevant information in the form of financial statements. This course provides detailed information on topics of the accounting cycle, journalizing, posting, trial balances, adjusting entries, financial statements, cash reconciliations and internal control. Credits: 4 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: Spring 2024 Course Outline: ACCT1010 — PDF	4
CMSV 2885 Construction Estimating CMSV - 2885: Construction Estimating Description CMSV 2885 Examines the basic techniques and guidelines of estimating. The student will develop skills to prepare material takeoffs, and discuss how these relate to labor, equipment, and time. Practical step-by-step estimating procedures will be applied to an actual building project. Prerequisites: CMSV 2860,2870,2890. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: CMSV 2860 Construction Plan Reading CMSV 2870 Construction Management CMSV 2890 Building Organization & Technology Corequisites: None Future Offering: Spring 2024 Course Outline: CMSV2885 — PDF	3
COMS 1020 Interpersonal Communication COMS - 1020: Interpersonal Communication Description COMS 1020 This course is intended to increase student's awareness of the processes, models, and theories of interpersonal communication relative to relationships that impact people's personal and professional lives. Through self-analysis and reflection, case studies, practical application, and critical thinking, students will examine the influence of communicative behaviors on themselves, their personal relationships, groups, and society. Concepts include self-esteem, self-fulfilling prophecies, perception, ethics, emotion, conflict, cultural awareness, language, nonverbal communication, social media, and listening. Meets Goal 7. Meets MNTC Goal 1 Fall 2016 and after. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: Spring 2024 Summer 2024 MNTC Goals: 1,7 Course Outline: COMS1020 — PDF	3
ECON 1100 Principles of Microeconomics ECON - 1100: Principles of Microeconomics Description ECON 1100 This course is an introduction to: price mechanisms, supply and demand, resource allocation, analysis of market structures, distribution of income, and business decisions with regard to cost analysis. Meets MnTC Goal 5 Credits: 3 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: Spring 2024 MNTC Goals: 5 Course Outline: ECON1100 — PDF	3
Total Semester Credits:	13

Second Year - Spring Semester

Course Title	Credits
ARTS 1310 History of Architecture ARTS - 1310: History of Architecture Description ARTS 1310 This course will cover architectural history from prehistoric through the 20th century. The course will not only look at who designed the buildings, but will also look at examples of how they were built and issues that shaped them. Beginning with the earliest man made shelters and ending with the issues influencing current architectural design, the course will introduce students to different ways of seeing architecture and the built environment as cultural artifacts. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: Spring 2024 MNTC Goals: 6,10 Course Outline: ARTS1310 — PDF	3
BUSN 1000 Foundations of Management BUSN - 1000: Foundations of Management Description BUSN 1000 Examine the background and theories of supervision and management. Ease the transition to management by gaining the knowledge and.skills necessary to be successful in a management role including planning, organizing, staffing, leading and controlling. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: Spring 2024 Course Outline: BUSN1000 — PDF	3
CMSV 2100 Soils & Concrete Technology CMSV - 2100: Soils & Concrete Technology Description CMSV 2100 Discusses the history and fundamentals of concrete, admixtures, soils and aggregates. Examines the interactions of concrete, weather, and soil conditions; the proper placement of concrete; bearing capacity of soils; and the basic principles of concrete and soil inspection. Credits: 4 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: Spring 2024 Course Outline: CMSV2100 — PDF	4
CMSV 2900 Construction Scheduling CMSV - 2900: Construction Scheduling Description CMSV 2900 Examines the planning, scheduling, management, and control relating to both core and higher functions associated with network diagram analysis, CPM scheduling, project diagnostics, forecasting techniques.Prerequisites: CMSV2860, 2870, 2890 Credits: 3 Prerequisites: CMSV 2860 Construction Plan Reading CMSV 2870 Construction Management CMSV 2890 Building Organization & Technology Corequisites: None Future Offering: Spring 2024 Course Outline: CMSV2900 — PDF	3
PHYS 1100 College Physics I PHYS - 1100: College Physics I Description PHYS 1100 This course is the first of two courses that cover non-calculus physics topics. These topics include: mechanics, concepts of energy and momentum, basic laws of motion, structure of matter, gas laws, heat and thermodynamics, waves and sound. Meets MnTC Goal 3 Credits: 4 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: Spring 2024 MNTC Goals: 3 Course Outline: PHYS1100 — PDF	4
Total Semester Credits:	17

Total Credits:	60

Construction Management - A.S. Degree

2023-2024 Required Courses

First Year - Fall Semester

First Year - Spring Semester

Second Year - Fall Semester

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