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Construction Management Technology
10-455-4
Associate Degree (AAS)
Full Time
63 Credits
Financial Aid Eligible
Location*:
Oshkosh
*If general education courses are required, they may be available at multiple locations.
Are you ready to move up to project manager or supervisor in residential, commercial or industrial construction? This program will give you the necessary skills to determine the human, physical and financial resources necessary for project activities. You’ll learn to control costs, manage documents and supervise others to be an effective project manager. Your training will include work with subcontractors, suppliers and field staff to learn how to provide timely, cost-effective project completion. If you have limited construction background, internships will give you valuable experience. You will be well prepared to assume the duties of a construction project manager.
COURSE LIST
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Course list for reference only. Current students please refer to your individualized program plan or see your advisor.
**Outside effort hours are an estimate based on state standards, and may vary from person to person.
Technical Studies
(45 Credits)
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Accounting, Principles of
10-101-107
3Credit
72
90
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 72
- Outside Effort Hours: 90
- Course Number: 10101107
- Credits: 3.00
Introduces basic concepts and general principles of accounting to non-accounting students. Topics include financial statements, merchandising accounting for cash, inventory, payroll, budgeting and accounting software.
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Site Layout and Construction (CMT)
10-455-101
2Credit
54
52
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 52.5
- Course Number: 10455101
- Credits: 2.00
Focuses on the materials, methods and equipment used in site construction. Topics include soil characteristics, survey practices, building layout, excavation and shoring, utility placement, engineered fill, and water management. Students learn to interpret codes, prints and specifications pertinent to site construction.
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY (10-455-4)
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT COORDINATOR (20-455-3)
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
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Introduction to Construction Management (CMT)
10-455-102
1Credit
18
36
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 18
- Outside Effort Hours: 36
- Course Number: 10455102
- Credits: 1.00
Serves as an introduction to the construction management profession and the Construction Management program at FVTC. Provides students with an overview of residential, commercial and industrial construction practice prior to student co-op experience.
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY (10-455-4)
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTION (10-522-6)
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
OR ANY of the following options:
Student is in progress in Construction Project Coordinator (20-455-3) Program of Study
Student is not in progress in Associate Degree, Apprenticeship, or Technical Diploma (31 or 32 level)
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Understanding Construction Documents (CMT)
10-455-103
1Credit
18
36
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 18
- Outside Effort Hours: 36
- Course Number: 10455103
- Credits: 1.00
Explores the contents of construction documents including site civil, structural, architectural, and MEP design and specifications. Applies knowledge of the design and specifications through the interpretation of the drawings, models, and the project manual. Navigates all facets of the construction documents to examine a project by discipline and as a system.
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY (10-455-4)
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTION (10-522-6)
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
OR ANY of the following options:
Student is in progress in Construction Project Coordinator (20-455-3) Program of Study
Student is not in progress in Associate Degree, Apprenticeship, or Technical Diploma (31 or 32 level)
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Construction Engineering Fundamentals (CMT)
10-455-104
3Credit
54
108
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10455104
- Credits: 3.00
Covers the principles of statics and strength of materials required to understand basic construction engineering and solve simple design problems. Design problems include wood, steel and reinforced concrete frames.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
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Construction Estimating (CMT)
10-455-106
2Credit
48
0
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 48
- Outside Effort Hours: 0
- Course Number: 10455106
- Credits: 2.00
Teaches students the basics of construction estimating with an emphasis on quantity takeoff procedures for both detailed and conceptual estimates. Additional topics include types of estimates, types of contracts and evaluation of subcontractors. Students use Microsoft Excel software to prepare a detailed estimate from a set of working drawings.
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY (10-455-4)
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
AND ANY of the following options:
AND ANY of the following options:
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT SUPERVISION (20-455-1)
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
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Construction Management Internship (CMT)
10-455-107
2Credit
389
8
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 389
- Outside Effort Hours: 8
- Course Number: 10455107
- Credits: 2.00
Provides on-the-job learning for students to work within the management function of a residential, commercial, or industrial contractor, developer, or consultant. Students are responsible for securing their own employment--with assistance from the instructor. Students currently employed in the construction industry may receive credit for prior learning.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
AND ANY of the following options:
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Construction Contracts and Law (CMT)
10-455-108
2Credit
36
72
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 36
- Outside Effort Hours: 72
- Course Number: 10455108
- Credits: 2.00
Explores the legal aspects of construction. Topics include types of contracts, contract procedures and documents, responsibilities of contractors and owners, reporting requirements, insurance, bonds, and change order management.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ANY of the following options:
Student is in progress in Construction Management Technology (10-455-4) Program of Study
Student is in progress in Construction Project Supervision (20-455-1) Program of Study
Student is in progress in Construction, Small Business Management (20-455-4) Program of Study
Student is not in progress in Associate Degree, Apprenticeship, or Technical Diploma (31 or 32 level)
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Construction Scheduling (CMT)
10-455-109
2Credit
48
0
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 48
- Outside Effort Hours: 0
- Course Number: 10455109
- Credits: 2.00
Teaches students to plan and schedule construction projects. Provides information on establishing schedule activities, durations and logic. Students will manually draw and calculate CPM (critical path method) schedules. Students are also introduced to computer-aided scheduling.
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY (10-455-4)
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
AND ANY of the following options:
AND ANY of the following options:
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT SUPERVISION (20-455-1)
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
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Software Fundamentals for Construction (CMT)
10-455-110
1Credit
18
36
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 18
- Outside Effort Hours: 36
- Course Number: 10455110
- Credits: 1.00
Applies business and construction software solutions to functional applications in construction. Explores and applies applications utilizing software that is needed to write and create documents, presentations, emails, and spreadsheets. Explores the use of project management and document management software. Collaborates with software and practices the use of business communication platforms utilized in the construction industry.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ANY of the following options:
Student is in progress in Construction Management Technology (10-455-4) Program of Study
Student is in progress in Construction Project Supervision (20-455-1) Program of Study
Student is in progress in Construction Project Coordinator (20-455-3) Program of Study
Student is in progress in Construction, Small Business Management (20-455-4) Program of Study
Student is not in progress in Associate Degree, Apprenticeship, or Technical Diploma (31 or 32 level)
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Construction Materials and Methods 1 (CMT)
10-455-114
2Credit
36
72
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 36
- Outside Effort Hours: 72
- Course Number: 10455114
- Credits: 2.00
Explores the materials and techniques used to construct foundation and structural shell systems of a building. Analyzes the capacity and requirements for efficient installation of concrete, steel, wood, and engineered systems to construct the structural core of a vertical structure including interior partition framing. Examines code compliancy, adherence with construction documents, and specific governing organizational guidelines.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
TECMANUF 10455101 - Site Layout and Const (CMT)
TECMANUF 10455103 - Understanding Constr Docs (CMT) OR TECMANUF 10455121 - Understand Const Draw (CMT)
TECMANUF 10455110 - Software Fund for Constr (CMT)
Student is in progress in the Program of Study of Construction Management Technology (10-455-4) OR Construction Project Coordinator (20-455-3)
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Virtual Design and Construction (CMT)
10-455-115
2Credit
54
0
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 0
- Course Number: 10455115
- Credits: 2.00
Explore the integration of design, construction, and operations of construction projects though the use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) systems. Utilize Navisworks Manage to collaborate digital twin models. Create clash detection reports of building systems for BIM coordinated projects. Redline, mark up, measure 3D Navisworks models. Integrate cost loaded project schedules with time liner feature. Create take offs using the digital twin model. Moreover, learn Bluebeam techniques for efficient information sharing for preconstruction to closeout documents.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
TECMANUF 10455106 - Construction Estimating (CMT)
TECMANUF 10455109 - Construction Scheduling (CMT)
TECMANUF 10455120 - Revit Architecture (CMT)
Student is in progress in Construction Management Technology (10-455-4) Program of Study
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Construction Materials and Methods Lab (CMT)
10-455-117
4Credit
144
72
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 144
- Outside Effort Hours: 72
- Course Number: 10455117
- Credits: 4.00
Applies the methods of installation of core and shell elements of a vertical structure. Layout and install/erect structural building elements including cast-in-place and precast concrete, masonry, structural steel, steel trusses, steel deck, and cold-formed steel frame wall systems. Execute the planning, operational supervision, and installation of a commercial structure.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
AND ANY of the following options:
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ANY of the following options:
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Revit Architecture (CMT)
10-455-120
2Credit
54
0
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 0
- Course Number: 10455120
- Credits: 2.00
Introduces students to principles of building information modeling through the utilization of Autodesk Revit Architecture. Basic entry level user skills and advanced modeling and documentation techniques will be mastered utilizing Autodesk Revit. Students will model commercial structures by creating a 3-D set of documents inclusive of plan, elevation, and section views including associated schedules and libraries.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
AND ANY of the following options:
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Construction Financial Management (CMT)
10-455-123
2Credit
36
72
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 36
- Outside Effort Hours: 72
- Course Number: 10455123
- Credits: 2.00
Introduces the principles of financial management used by construction companies including budget management and cash flow. Emphasis is on the construction manager's role in project profitability. Analyses of construction economic factors through cost, schedule and productivity management. Topics include project cash flow, billing, budget status reports, true profit and value engineering studies.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
ACCTG 10101107 - Accounting, Principles of
TECMANUF 10455106 - Construction Estimating (CMT)
Student is in progress in Construction Management Technology (10-455-4) Program of Study
OR ALL of the following:
OR ALL of the following:
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Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing Systems (CMT)
10-455-126
3Credit
68
0
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 68
- Outside Effort Hours: 0
- Course Number: 10455126
- Credits: 3.00
Focuses on the materials, methods and equipment used in mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems. Additional topics to include fire protection, communications and security systems. Students learn to interpret codes, prints and specifications pertinent to M.E.P. systems.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
AND ANY of the following options:
AND ANY of the following options:
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Construction Safety Management (CMT)
10-455-127
2Credit
36
68
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 36
- Outside Effort Hours: 67.5
- Course Number: 10455127
- Credits: 2.00
Provides training in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards. Teaches strategies for creating a successful safety management plan. Students receive their OSHA 30-hr. Construction Safety card upon successful completion.
CONSTRUCTION PLANS (10-455-4) / (20-455-1) / (20-455-3)
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ANY of the following options:
Student is in progress in Construction Management Technology (10-455-4) Program of Study
Student is in progress in Construction Project Supervision (20-455-1) Program of Study
Student is in progress in Construction Project Coordinator (20-455-3) Program of Study
CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTION (10-522-6)
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
OR ALL of the following:
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Construction Materials and Methods 2 (CMT)
10-455-130
2Credit
36
72
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 36
- Outside Effort Hours: 72
- Course Number: 10455130
- Credits: 2.00
Explores the materials and techniques used to construct exterior shell and core interior fit-out systems of a building. Analyzes the capacity and requirements for efficient installation of all elements and systems to construct the exterior shell of a vertical structure including thermal and moisture, roofing, cladding, glazing, sealants, flashing, and stormwater management. Analyzes the capacity and requirements for efficient installation of all elements and systems to construct the interior fit-out of a vertical structure including acoustics, openings, wall/ceiling/floor finishes, FF&E, specialties, and conveying systems including stairs. Examines code compliancy, adherence with construction documents, and specific organizational guidelines.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
TECMANUF 10455101 - Site Layout and Const (CMT)
TECMANUF 10455103 - Understanding Constr Docs (CMT) OR TECMANUF 10455121 - Understand Const Draw (CMT)
TECMANUF 10455110 - Software Fund for Constr (CMT)
Student is in progress in the Program of Study of Construction Management Technology (10-455-4) OR Construction Project Coordinator (20-455-3)
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Construction Supervision (CMT)
10-455-140
2Credit
36
72
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 36
- Outside Effort Hours: 72
- Course Number: 10455140
- Credits: 2.00
Focuses on the function of construction supervision. Practices routine communication, reporting, and documentation techniques. Executes daily and weekly task requirements of a superintendent. Focuses on the oversight of project schedules, site logistics, safety, trade labor coordination, and quality control.
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY (10-455-4) / CONSTRUCTION PROJECT COORDINATOR (20-455-3)
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
AND ANY of the following options:
AND ANY of the following options:
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT SUPERVISION (20-455-1) / CONSTRUCTION, SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (20-455-4)
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Sustainable Construction Practices (CMT)
10-455-142
1Credit
18
36
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 18
- Outside Effort Hours: 36
- Course Number: 10455142
- Credits: 1.00
Explores sustainable rating systems, design and construction of sustainable projects, and energy systems. Examines industry applications measured through the Triple Bottom Line principle: People, Planet, and Profit. Selection of construction methods that ensure construction projects minimize their environmental impact while supporting the economic wellbeing and social welfare of the communities in which they are constructed.
Student is in progress in Construction Management Technology (10-455-4) Program of Study
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Construction Project Management (CMT)
10-455-150
2Credit
36
72
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 36
- Outside Effort Hours: 72
- Course Number: 10455150
- Credits: 2.00
Focuses on the leadership skills of a Construction Project Manager. Interactively explores the function and practice of leading a project team. Executes project initiation, planning, execution and control, and closeout activities. Practices effective communications techniques, human resource interface, and balance of workplace culture.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
AND ANY of the following options:
Student is in progress in Construction Management Technology (10-455-4) Program of Study
Student is in progress in Construction Project Supervision (20-455-1) Program of Study
Student is in progress in Construction, Small Business Management (20-455-4) Program of Study
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Industrialized Construction (CMT)
10-455-152
2Credit
54
54
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 54
- Course Number: 10455152
- Credits: 2.00
Explore principles of industrialized construction through the study of mechanized and automated construction techniques and applications. Apply methods for increasing labor productivity, utilization of mechanized assembly, prefabrication of components and assemblies, and fast-tracking installation and commissioning of construction projects. Employ integrated lean construction techniques to reduce costs, installation time, risk and re-work, and maintain project quality and safety.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
AND ANY of the following options:
AND ANY of the following options:
General Studies
(18 Credits)
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Written Communication
10-801-195
3Credit
54
108
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10801195
- Credits: 3.00
Develops writing skills which include prewriting, drafting, revising, and editing. A variety of writing assignments are designed to help the learner analyze audience and purpose, research and organize ideas, and format and design documents based on subject matter and content. Also develops critical reading and thinking skills through the analysis of a variety of written documents.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
OR ALL of the following:
Student is not in progress in Associate Degree, Apprenticeship, or Technical Diploma (31 or 32 level)
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Oral/Interpersonal Comm
10-801-196
3Credit
54
108
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10801196
- Credits: 3.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Focuses on developing effective listening techniques and verbal and nonverbal communication skills through oral presentation, group activity, and other projects. The study of self, conflict, and cultural contexts will be explored, as well as their impact on communication.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
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College Technical Math 1A
10-804-113
3Credit
54
108
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10804113
- Credits: 3.00
Topics include: solving linear equations; graphing; percent; proportions; measurement systems; computational geometry; and right triangle trigonometry. Emphasis will be on the application of skills to technical problems. Successful completion of College Technical Mathematics 1A and College Technical Mathematics 1B is the equivalent of College Technical Mathematics 1.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ANY of the following options:
Accuplacer Algebra 250+ OR HS GPA 2.75+ OR ACT Math 18+ OR MATH 10804133 - Math & Logic OR Algebra Level 1 Coursework
Student is not in progress in Associate Degree, Apprenticeship, or Technical Diploma (31 or 32 level)
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College Physics 1
10-806-143
3Credit
72
90
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 72
- Outside Effort Hours: 90
- Course Number: 10806143
- Credits: 3.00
Presents the applications and theory of basic physics principles. This course emphasizes problem solving, laboratory investigation and applications. Topics include laboratory safety, unit conversions and analysis, kinematics, dynamics, work, energy, power, temperature and heat.
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Economics
10-809-195
3Credit
54
108
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10809195
- Credits: 3.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
This course is designed to give an overview of microeconomics, macroeconomics, and international economics. Concepts include scarcity, resources, alternative economic systems, growth, supply and demand, monetary and fiscal policy, inflation, unemployment and global economic issues.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
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Psychology of Human Relations
10-809-199
3Credit
54
108
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10809199
- Credits: 3.00
Explores the relationship between the general principles of psychology and our everyday lives. Students are given the opportunity to achieve a deepened sense of awareness of themselves and others. This understanding enables students to improve their relationships with others at work, in the family, and in society.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following: