CE 452

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::

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:

1. Relate to project management approaches applicable to the construction industry,
2. Explain change management,
3. Compare different contract types based on project needs, their risks and legal consequences,
4. 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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