Department of Sustainable Construction Management and Engineering

SUSAN E. ANAGNOST, Chair
204 Baker Laboratory, 315-470-6880; FAX 315-470-6879

• www.esf.edu/scme

The mission of the Department of Sustainable Construction Management and Engineering is to provide education in construction management and renewable materials and to promote the use of sustainable construction practices and renewable materials through teaching, research and outreach.

The Department of Sustainable Construction Management and Engineering offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management, which prepares students for a wide variety of professional careers in the construction industry and graduate degrees in Sustainable Construction Management and Wood Science. Graduate programs leading to M.S., M.P.S. or Ph.D. degrees are offered in three options: Construction Management, Sustainable Construction, and Wood Science.

A concentration in Wood Products Engineering provides optional coursework in the manufacturing, properties and marketing of wood products.

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Bachelor of Science in Construction Management

• www.esf.edu/scme/undergraduate/cm.htm

The construction management degree prepares students for management careers in the construction industry. Students may enter the bachelor of science program as first-year students or as transfer students. Students who are preparing to transfer to ESF as juniors must have earned at least 62 credits of college coursework, in courses comparable to the lower-division course requirements.

As part of the bachelors degree in Construction Management, students are required to take the Associate Constructor Level I Exam for constructor certification.  Students who successfully complete the exam receive the Associate Constructor (AC) designation from the American Institute of Constructors.  This designation is part 1 of the process to become a Certified Professional Constructor (CPC).

Students who successful complete the course on construction safety receive the OSHA 30 Hour Construction Outreach Card. Students may enter the bachelor of science program as first-year students or as transfer students. Students who are preparing to transfer to ESF as juniors must have earned at least 62 credits of college coursework, in courses comparable to the lower-division course requirements.

Lower Division Required Courses

Course		Codes*	Credits
APM 105	Survey of Calculus and Its Applications I	G	4
APM 106	Survey of Calculus and Its Applications II		4
CME 132	Orientation Seminar: Sustainable Construction Management and Engineering		1
CME 202	Introduction to Professional Communications		3
CME 215	Sustainable Construction		3
CME 226	Statics and Mechanics of Materials		4
CME 306	Engineering Materials for Sustainable Construction		3
CME 342	Light Construction		3
EWP 190	Writing and the Environment	G	3
EWP 290	Research Writing and Humanities	G	3
FCH 150	General Chemistry I	G	3
FCH 151	General Chemistry Laboratory I	G	1
FOR 207	Introduction to Economics	G	3
FOR 360	Principles of Management		3
PHY 211	General Physics I	G	3
PHY 221	General Physics I Laboratory		1

Lower Division Electives

Course	Codes*	Credits
Electives	G	12 or 15

General Education courses

Course	Codes*	Credits
General Education Course in two of the following categories: American History, The Arts, Western Civilization, Other World Civilizations	G	6

Upper Division Required Courses

Course		Codes*	Credits
APM 391	Introduction to Probability and Statistics		3
CIE 337	Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering		4
CME 255	Plan Interpretation and Quantity Takeoff		3
CME 304	Environmental Performance Measures for Buildings		3
CME 305	Sustainable Energy Systems for Buildings		3
CME 331	Construction Safety		3
CME 335	Cost Engineering		3
CME 343	Construction Estimating		3
CME 387	Sustainable Structural Materials for Construction		3
CME 404	Applied Structures		3
CME 405	Building Information Modeling for Construction Management		3
CME 422	Composite Materials for Sustainable Construction		3
CME 453	Construction Planning and Scheduling		3
CME 454	Construction Project Management		3
CME 455	Construction Contracts and Specifications		3
CME 497	Senior Seminar		3
ERE 371	Surveying for Engineers		4

Upper Division Electives

Course	Codes*	Credits
Electives		9

Concentration in Wood Products Engineering

Course		Codes*	Credits
CME 322	Mechanical Processing		3
CME 326	Fluid Treatment of Wood		3
CME 376	Decay of Wood Products		3
CME 388	Wood and Fiber Identification Laboratory		2
CME 444	Materials Marketing		3

Total Minimum Credits For Degree: 128

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Graduate Program

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Graduate options in construction management, sustainable construction and wood science allow students with technical degrees to engage specific topics of current interest. There is an overall objective of having students look at the broad environmental implications of the construction process and the use of wood as a material, to be efficient and environmentally responsible in their use of materials, and to integrate current technology to a practicum, thesis or dissertation, as appropriate to the graduate degree.

Ph.D.

The Ph.D. degree requires a minimum total of 60 graduate credits. These credits must include a minimum of 30 credits of coursework, and include not more than 30 credits for dissertation. As tool requirements, students must demonstrate competence in one of the three following areas: computer science, statistics or advanced mathematics, or a language other than English commonly used in science or engineering practice. A study plan that formally identifies an individual’s program requirements is developed for each student as soon as possible, but at least during the first year of graduate study. This plan includes all required and elective courses as well as a tentative schedule for completion.

M.S.

The M.S. degree requires a minimum of 30 credit hours. A minimum of 18 credits of coursework and a minimum of 6 thesis credits are required to complete the M.S. degree. Undergraduate courses do not meet the requirements for minimum number of graduate credit hours. Students select a study option at the time of application for admission to the program. Specific options may require specific coursework requirements. If so, they are listed under that option. The student’s study plan (Form 3B) must be approved by the steering committee and graduate coordinator or department chair by the end of the first semester in residence.

M.P.S.

The purpose of the M.P.S. degree is to update current professional skills and/or to prepare graduate students for higher levels of management in their general area of expertise. The M.P.S. degree is intended to be a terminal degree, therefore acceptance to the M.P.S. degree does not guarantee admission to the M.S. or Ph.D. programs and vice versa.

A minimum of 30 credit hours are required for the M.P.S. degree, including:

• 24-27 credits of graduate-level coursework,
• a 3 to 6 credit practicum or synthesis project of committee-approved coursework devoted to the investigation of a relevant topic in the profession, and documented in a written report, and,
• a capstone seminar presenting the practicum/synthesis project.

Specific coursework requirements are listed under each option.

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Graduate Options

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Construction Management (M.S., M.P.S., Ph.D.)

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This option is for students who plan to specialize in construction management or structures and materials science. Studies depend upon the student's previous education, professional objectives and interests. Recent graduates have matriculated upon completion of undergraduate degrees in architecture, mechanical engineering, construction management and civil engineering.

Ph.D. and M.S. in Construction Management

Applicants for the M.S. or Ph.D. degrees in the construction management option are required to have a bachelor’s degree in one of the following: science, construction management, business, management, architecture or engineering.

Topics for the M.S. or Ph.D. research may include the following:

• Construction project management
• Estimating, cost engineering, building codes and zoning
• Lean construction
• Green construction
• Production management
• Computer graphics and computer applications in engineering
• Structural design

For the M.S. or Ph.D. degree in Construction Management the following courses are required (or their equivalent with committee approval):

Course		Codes*	Credits
CME 543	Construction Estimating		3
CME 653	Construction Planning and Scheduling		3
CME 654	Construction Project Management		3

M.P.S. in Construction Management

Applicants for the M.P.S. degree in the construction management option are required to have a minimum of five years’ experience in the construction management industry plus a bachelor’s degree in one of the following: science, construction management, business, management, architecture or engineering.

Two coursework options are available:

Coursework and practicum M.P.S. option—Engineering/construction management courses (12-21 credits), resource management courses (3-6 credits), environmental studies courses (3-6 credits), practicum (3-6 credits).

Engineering/construction management courses (12-21 credits). These courses (group A or group B) are required: (Students who plan to complete their degree in one calendar year should select group B)

Group A

Course		Codes*	Credits
CME 543	Construction Estimating		3
CME 653	Construction Planning and Scheduling		3
CME 654	Construction Project Management		3

or Group B

Course		Codes*	Credits
CME 643	Estimating for Construction in a Green Global Economy		3
CME 663	Managing a Construction Project through Construction Planning and Scheduling		3
CME 664	Urban Project Management		3

Select additional courses from the following or similar courses with committee approval:

Course		Codes*	Credits
CME 525	Construction Methods and Equipment		3
CME 531	Construction Safety		3
CME 535	Cost Engineering		3
CME 658	Construction Contracts and Specifications		3

Resource management courses (3-6 credits) from the following or similar courses with committee approval:

Course		Codes*	Credits
FOR 665	Natural Resources Policy		3
FOR 670	Resource and Environmental Economics		3
FOR 680	Urban Forestry		3
FOR 685	Business and Managerial Law		3
FOR 687	Environmental Law and Policy		3
FOR 689	Natural Resources Law and Policy		3
FOR 770	Ecological Economics and Policy		3

Environmental studies courses (3-6 credits) from the following or similar courses with committee approval:

Course		Codes*	Credits
EST 550	Environmental Impact Analysis		3
EST 603	Research Methods and Design		3
EST 604	Social Survey Research Methods for Environmental Issues		3
EST 605	Qualitative Methods		3
EST 626	Concepts and Principles of Sustainable Development		3
EST 627	Environmental and Energy Auditing		3
EST 635	Public Participation and Decision Making: Theory and Application		3
EST 640	Environmental Thought and Ethics		3
EST 660	Land Use Law		3

Practicum (3-6 credits):

Course		Codes*	Credits
CME 898	Professional Experience/Synthesis		1 - 6

Coursework and synthesis M.P.S. option—Core courses (10 credits), engineering/construction management courses (9 credits), application electives (5-8 credits), professional experience/synthesis (3-6 credits).

Core courses (minimum 10 credits): These courses are required (group A or group B): Students who plan to complete the degree in one calendar year should select group B.

Group A

Course		Codes*	Credits
CME 543	Construction Estimating		3
CME 653	Construction Planning and Scheduling		3
CME 654	Construction Project Management		3
CME 658	Construction Contracts and Specifications		3

or Group B

Course		Codes*	Credits
CME 643	Estimating for Construction in a Green Global Economy		3
CME 663	Managing a Construction Project through Construction Planning and Scheduling		3
CME 664	Urban Project Management		3
CME 658	Construction Contracts and Specifications		3

Engineering/construction management courses (9 credits) from the following or similar courses with committee approval:

Course		Codes*	Credits
CME 525	Construction Methods and Equipment		3
CME 531	Construction Safety		3
CME 535	Cost Engineering		3
	Building Information Modeling/ Construction Management		3

Application electives (5-8 credits):

Course	Codes*	Credits
As approved by the steering committee		5-8

Professional experience/synthesis (3-6 credits):

Course		Codes*	Credits
CME 898	Professional Experience/Synthesis		1 - 6

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Sustainable Construction (M.S., M.P.S., Ph.D.)

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This option is for students interested in sustainable construction practices including topics such as energy use in buildings, material use in sustainable construction, life cycle analysis, environmental rating systems and environmental performance measures.

Ph.D. and M.S. in Sustainable Construction

Applicants for the M.S. or Ph.D. degrees in sustainable construction are required to have a bachelor’s degree in one of the following: science, construction management, architecture or engineering. Students must have completed courses in physics, chemistry and calculus.

Topics for the M.S. or Ph.D. research may include the following:

• Energy systems in buildings
• Sustainable materials
• Environmental performance measures
• Building codes
• Renewable materials
• Deconstruction and reuse
• Life cycle analysis
• Structural design

For the M.S. degree in Sustainable Construction, students must complete coursework in construction project management if this was not part of their undergraduate degree. For the M.S. degree and Ph.D. degree, the student’s study plan is developed with the steering committee according to the general college guidelines described earlier.

M.P.S. in Sustainable Construction

Applicants for the M.P.S. degree in sustainable construction are required to have a minimum of two years’ experience in the construction management industry plus a bachelor’s degree in one of the following: science, construction management, architecture or engineering. Students must have completed courses in physics, chemistry and calculus.

Two coursework options are available:

Coursework and practicum M.P.S. option—Engineering/construction management courses (12-21 credits), resource management courses (3-6 credits), environmental studies courses (3-6 credits), practicum (3-6 credits).

Engineering/construction management courses (12-21 credits) from the following or similar courses with committee approval:

Course		Codes*	Credits
CME 543	Construction Estimating		3
CME 653	Construction Planning and Scheduling		3
CME 654	Construction Project Management		3
CIE 678	Rehabilitation of Civil Infrastructure		3

Resource management courses (3-6 credits) from the following or similar courses with committee approval:

Course		Codes*	Credits
FOR 665	Natural Resources Policy		3
FOR 670	Resource and Environmental Economics		3
FOR 680	Urban Forestry		3
FOR 685	Business and Managerial Law		3
FOR 687	Environmental Law and Policy		3
FOR 689	Natural Resources Law and Policy		3
FOR 770	Ecological Economics and Policy		3

Environmental studies courses (3-6 credits) from the following or similar courses with committee approval:

Course		Codes*	Credits
EST 550	Environmental Impact Analysis		3
EST 603	Research Methods and Design		3
EST 604	Social Survey Research Methods for Environmental Issues		3
EST 605	Qualitative Methods		3
EST 626	Concepts and Principles of Sustainable Development		3
EST 627	Environmental and Energy Auditing		3
EST 635	Public Participation and Decision Making: Theory and Application		3
EST 640	Environmental Thought and Ethics		3
EST 660	Land Use Law		3

Practicum (3-6 credits):

Course		Codes*	Credits
CME 898	Professional Experience/Synthesis		1 - 6

Coursework and synthesis M.P.S. option—Core courses (10 credits), engineering/construction management courses (9 credits), application electives (5-8 credits), professional experience/synthesis (3-6 credits).

Core courses (10 credits) from the following or similar courses with committee approval:

Engineering/construction management courses (12-21 credits) from the following or similar courses with committee approval:

Course		Codes*	Credits
CME 543	Construction Estimating		3
CME 653	Construction Planning and Scheduling		3
CME 654	Construction Project Management		3
CIE 678	Rehabilitation of Civil Infrastructure		3

Application electives (5-8 credits):

As approved by the steering committee

Synthesis (3-6 credits):

Course		Codes*	Credits
CME 898	Professional Experience/Synthesis		1 - 6

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Wood Science

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Ph.D. and M.S. in Wood Science

Applicants for the M.S. or Ph.D. degrees in the wood science option are required to have a bachelor’s degree in science or engineering. Applicants must have the appropriate undergraduate degree for the option they pursue. Applicants must have completed at least one semester of coursework in chemistry, biology, physics and calculus.

M.P.S. in Wood Science

Applicants for the M.P.S. degree in wood science are required to have a minimum of two years’ experience in the wood products engineering or related industry plus a bachelor’s degree in science or engineering. Applicants to the M.P.S. in wood science and technology must have completed at least one semester of coursework in chemistry, biology, physics, and calculus.

Two coursework options are available:

Coursework and practicum M.P.S. option—Engineering/construction management courses (12-21 credits), resource management courses (3-6 credits), environmental studies courses (3-6 credits), practicum (3-6 credits). Courses are selected in consultation with the steering committee.

Coursework and synthesis M.P.S. option—Core courses (10 credits), engineering/construction management courses (9 credits), application electives (5-8 credits), professional experience/synthesis (3-6 credits). Courses are selected in consultation with the steering committee.