CIVIL ENGINEERING


IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY

Preconstruction Project Engineering and Management

Course Number: Civil Engineering (C E) 501, Section XE

Section XE Dates: 5/19-7/11/2008

Section XE Registration Deadline: 5/5/2008

Course Number: Civil Engineering (C E) 501, Section XL

Section XL Dates: 6/16-8/08/2008

Section XL Registration Deadline: 6/2/2008

Credit: 3 graduate credits

Tuition: $1077 graduate, plus $570 delivery fee

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   Application of engineering and management control techniques to construction project development from conceptualization to notice to proceed. Determinants of construction project success, conceptual estimating, design and engineering planning for automated construction techniques, constructability review procedures, planning for safety, value engineering.

Prerequisites: ConE 221 and ConE421

Computer Requirements: College of Engineering Requirements

Note: May be applied toward Masters of Construction Engineering & Management

Instructor: Ed Jaselskis

For information visit: www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/disciplineSummer08.html or call Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. toll free (800) 262-0015.

To Register visit: http://www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/register.htm


IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY

Construction Project Engineering and Management

Course Number: Civil Engineering (C E) 502, Section XE

Section XE Dates: 5/19-7/11/2008

Section XE Registration Deadline: 5/5/2008

Course Number: Civil Engineering (C E) 502, Section XL

Section XL Dates: 6/16/-8/8/2008

Section XL Registration Deadline: 6/2/2008

Credit: 3 graduate credits

Tuition: $1077 graduate, plus $570 delivery fee

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   Application of engineering and management control techniques to construction projects. Construction project control techniques, equipment selection and utilization, project administration, construction process simulation, Quality Management, and productivity improvement programs.

Prerequisites: ConE 221 and ConE 421

Computer Requirements: College of Engineering Requirements

Instructor: Kelly Strong

For information visit: www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/disciplineSummer08.html or call Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. toll free (800) 262-0015.

To Register visit: http://www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/register.htm


IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY

Construction Management Functions and Processes

Course Number: Civil Engineering (C E) 503, Section XE

Section XE Dates: 5/19-7/11/2008

Section XE Registration Deadline: 5/5/2008

Course Number: Civil Engineering (C E) 503, Section XL

Section XL Dates: 6/16-8/8/2008

Section XL Registration Deadline: 6/2/2008

Credit: 3 graduate credits

Tuition: $1077 graduate, plus $570 delivery fee

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   Analysis of critical construction management skills. Analysis of organizational systems related to construction management. Case studies. Analysis of theories of motivation, planning, leadership, organizational change, etc., as they relate to field construction operations.

Prerequisites: ConE 421

Computer Requirements: College of Engineering Requirements

Note: May be applied toward Masters of Construction Engineering & Management

Instructor: Kelly Strong

For information visit: www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/disciplineSummer08.html or call Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. toll free (800) 262-0015.

To Register visit: http://www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/register.htm


IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY

Design of Construction Systems

Course Number: Civil Engineering (C E) 505, Section XE

Section XE Dates: 5/19-7/11/2008

Section XE Registration Deadline: 5/5/2008

Course Number: Civil Engineering (C E) 505, Section XL

Section XL Dates: 6/16-8/8/2008

Section XL Registration Deadline: 6/2/2008

Credit: 3 graduate credits

Tuition: $1077 graduate, plus $570 delivery fee

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   Advanced design of concrete formwork and falsework systems. Design for excavation and marine construction including temporary retaining structures and cofferdams. Aggregate production operations, including blasting, crushing, and conveying systems. Rigging system design.

Prerequisite: C E 334, C E 360, Con E 322, and Con E 340

Computer Requirements: College of Engineering Requirements

Instructor: Charles Jahren

For information visit: www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/disciplineSummer08.html or call Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. toll free (800) 262-0015.

To Register visit: http://www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/register.htm


IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY

Case Histories in Construction Documents

Course Number: Civil Engineering (C E) 506, Section XE

Section XE Dates: 5/19-7/11/2008

Section XE Registration Deadline: 5/5/2008

Course Number: Civil Engineering (C E) 506, Section XL

Section XL Dates: 6/16-8/8/2008

Section XL Registration Deadline: 6/2/2008

Credit: 3 graduate credits

Tuition: $1077 graduate, plus $570 delivery fee

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   Study of cases involving disputes, claims, and responsibilities encountered by management in construction contract documents. Analysis of methods of resolving differences among the owner, architect, engineer, and construction contractor for a project.

Prerequisites: Con E 221, credit or enrollment in Con E 421

Computer Requirements: College of Engineering Requirements

Note: May be applied toward Masters of Construction Engineering & Management

Instructor: Amr Kandil

For information visit: www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/disciplineSummer08.html or call Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. toll free (800) 262-0015.

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IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY

Special Topics in Construction Engineering and Management: Planning and Scheduling for Highway Construction Course

Course Number: Civil Engineering (C E) 594A, Section XE

Section XE Dates: 5/19-7/11/2008

Section XE Registration Deadline: 6/2/2008

Course Number: Civil Engineering (C E) 594A, Section XL

Section XL Dates: 6/16-8/8/2008

Section XL Registration Deadline: 6/2/2008

Credit: 1 graduate credit

Tuition: $359 graduate, plus $190 delivery fee

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   Learn about preliminary planning. Practice highway construction scheduling techniques. Learn how contractors prepare schedules. Review case studies of recent actual construction projects. Engineering topics elective for undergraduate students.

Prerequisites: Con E 322 and Con E 340 or permission of instructor (cjahren@iastate.edu)

Computer Requirements: College of Engineering Requirements

Instructor: Charles Jahren

For information visit: www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/disciplineSummer08.html or call Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. toll free (800) 262-0015.

To Register visit: http://www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/register.htm


IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY

Special Topics in Construction Engineering and Management: Cost Estimating Course

Course Number: Civil Engineering (C E) 594C, Section XE

Section XE Dates: 5/19-7/11/2008

Section XE Registration Deadline: 5/5/2008

Course Number: Civil Engineering (C E) 594C, Section XL

Section XL Dates: 6/16-8/8/2008

Section XL Registration Deadline: 6/2/2008

Credit: 1 graduate credit

Tuition: $359 graduate, plus $190 delivery fee

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   Learn how to estimate labor, material and equipment costs. Learn how contractors mark up costs to arrive at final bid prices. Practice using unit price estimating computer programs. Submit bids at simulated bid lettings. Engineering topics elective for undergraduate construction engineering students.

Prerequisites: Con E 322 and Con E 340 or permission from instructor (cjahren@iastate.edu)

Computer Requirements: College of Engineering Requirements

Instructor: Charles Jahren

For information visit: www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/disciplineSummer08.html or call Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. toll free (800) 262-0015.

To Register visit: http://www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/register.htm


IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY

Special Topics in Construction Engineering and Management: Project Controls Course

Course Number: Civil Engineering (C E) 594E, Section XE

Section XE Dates: 5/19-7/11/2008

Section XE Registration Deadline: 6/2/2008

Course Number: Civil Engineering (C E) 594E, Section XL

Section XL Dates: 5/19-7/11/2008

Section XL Registration Deadline: 6/2/2008

Credit: 1 graduate credit

Tuition: $359 graduate, plus $190 delivery fee

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   Machine control: GPS, laser. GPS theory: accuracy, differential correction systems. Contractor's perspective: Implementation, time savings. Designer's perspective: designing for machine control.

Prerequisites: Con E 322, Con E 340 or C E 304

Computer Requirements: College of Engineering Requirements

Instructor: Charles Jahren

For information visit: www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/disciplineSummer08.html or call Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. toll free (800) 262-0015.

To Register visit: http://www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/register.htm


IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY

Computer Applications for Project Controls

Course Number: Civil Engineering (C E) 594F, Section XE

Section XE Dates: 5/19-7/11/2008

Section XE Registration Deadline: 6/2/2008

Course Number: Civil Engineering (C E) 594F, Section XL

Section XL Dates: 6/16-8/8/2008

Section XL Registration Deadline: 6/2/2008

Credit: 1 graduate credit

Tuition: $359 graduate, plus $190 delivery fee

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   Special Topics in Construction Engineering and Management; Trimble Sitevision: Measure site features, Stake our points, Verify ground levels; Trimbe Terramodel: Import survey data, Generate contours, Calculate volumes

Prerequisites: CON E 322, CON E 340 OR C E 304

Computer Requirements: College of Engineering Requirements

Note: May be applied toward Masters of Construction Engineering & Management

Instructor: Charles Jahren

For information visit: www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/disciplineSummer08.html or call Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. toll free (800) 262-0015.

To Register visit: http://www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/register.htm


IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY

Advanced Building Construction Topics

Course Number: Civil Engineering (CE) 594L, XE

Credit: 3 graduate credits

Tuition: $1077 graduate, plus $570 delivery fee

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Dates: 5/19-7/11/2008

Classes: Monday, Wednesday; 9:50am-12:40pm

Registration Deadline: 5/5/2008

   Special Topics in Construction Engineering and Management.

Prerequisites: CON E 322, CON E 340 OR C E 304

Computer Requirements: College of Engineering Requirements

Other Requirements: Permission from Instructor

Note: May be applied toward Masters of Construction Engineering & Management

Instructor: TBA

For information visit: www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/disciplineSummer08.html or call Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. toll free (800) 262-0015.

To Register visit: http://www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/register.htm


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E-mail: swirrc@iastate.edu

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