Course ID:
Course Code & Number
CE 452
Course Title
Practical Aspects of Construction Management
Level
BS
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(3+0+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 6 ECTS Credits
Year of Study:
Senior
Semester:
Spring
Type of Course:
Elective
Mode of Delivery:
Face-to-face
Language of Instruction:
English
Pre-requisite / Co-requisite::
Pre-requisites: CE 451-O
Co-requisites: NONE
Catalog Description
Introduction to management, general description of construction industry, contract systems, types of construction contracts. Review of typical organizational structures for construction companies and projects. Work scheduling by network time analysis, resource analysis and leveling. Main tasks to start up construction projects. Project records, documentation. Communication basics and communication in construction sites. Monitoring and control systems. Procedures and formalities for project completion.
Course Objectives
The aim of this course is to prepare students towards practical issues faced in construction projects, and provide the necessary tools for scheduling.
Software Usage
Students will use MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, Power point) to work on their assignments and to follow and review course content.
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Relate to project management approaches applicable to the construction industry,
- Explain change management,
- Compare different contract types based on project needs, their risks and legal consequences,
- Apply scheduling techniques to manage construction projects.
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:
Reading
Problem Solving
Case Study/Scenarion Analysis
Oral Presentations/Reports
Web Searching
Assessment Methods and Criteria:
Test / Exam
Case Studies / Homework
Presentation (Oral/Poster)
Others
Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:
Homework
Design Content
Recommended Reading
Required Reading
Grading
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:
Course Coordinator:
Can Baran Aktaş
Student Workload:
Workload | Hrs |
---|---|
Lectures | 40 |
Course Readings | 20 |
Exams/Quizzes | 40 |
Report on a Topic | 10 |
Case Study Analysis | 20 |
Oral Presentation | 20 |
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