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  • Spring2019

    BCN 4431 Structural Design II

    The student will obtain an understanding of the material properties, allowable stresses, applicable codes and standards for the design of reinforced concrete, pre-stressed concrete, and reinforced masonry structures, and also of the applicable relevant properties, stresses, codes and standards for the design of metal structures. The topical contents covered in this course include:
    – Terminology and Units of Measure
    – Conformance References and Testing Techniques
    – Products, Systems and Interface Issues
    – Building Codes and Standards

  • Spring2019

    BCN 5738 Construction Safety Management

    The objective of this course is to introduce the graduate student in Construction Management to the important elements essential in managing the safety function of a construction company.

Teaching History

  • Fall2018

    BCN 6795 Automation in Construction

    The objective of this course is to get the students acquainted with the state-of-the art technologies aimed at automating construction planning, processes and control. The course is also designed to emphasize and improve student self-learning, critical thinking and problem solving skills.

    No. of students: 19

  • Fall2018

    BCN 2253 Building Informatics

    Students are expected to learn the methods of computer assisted building information modeling in the preparation of construction drawings. The topical contents covered in this course include,
    – Graphic vocabulary and communication elements
    – Detail hierarchies, scale, content
    – Notes, specifications and reference conventions
    – Computer applications
    – Building Information Modeling

    No. of students: 32 + 16 ODE

  • Summer2018

    BCN 4431 Structural Design II

    The student will obtain an understanding of the material properties, allowable stresses, applicable codes and standards for the design of reinforced concrete, pre-stressed concrete, and reinforced masonry structures, and also of the applicable relevant properties, stresses, codes and standards for the design of metal structures. The topical contents covered in this course include:
    – Terminology and Units of Measure
    – Conformance References and Testing Techniques
    – Products, Systems and Interface Issues
    – Building Codes and Standards

    No. of students: 34

  • Spring2018

    BCN 4431 Structural Design II

    The student will obtain an understanding of the material properties, allowable stresses, applicable codes and standards for the design of reinforced concrete, pre-stressed concrete, and reinforced masonry structures, and also of the applicable relevant properties, stresses, codes and standards for the design of metal structures. The topical contents covered in this course include:
    – Terminology and Units of Measure
    – Conformance References and Testing Techniques
    – Products, Systems and Interface Issues
    – Building Codes and Standards

    No. of students: 38

  • Fall2017

    BCN 2253 Building Informatics

    Students are expected to learn the methods of computer assisted building information modeling in the preparation of construction drawings. The topical contents covered in this course include,
    – Graphic vocabulary and communication elements
    – Detail hierarchies, scale, content
    – Notes, specifications and reference conventions
    – Computer applications
    – Building Information Modeling

    No. of students: 47

  • Fall2017

    BCN 6795 Automation in Construction

    The objective of this course is to get the students acquainted with the state-of-the art technologies aimed at automating construction planning, processes and control. The course is also designed to emphasize and improve student self-learning, critical thinking and problem solving skills.

    No. of students: 10

  • Summer2017

    BCN 4431 Structural Design II

    The student will obtain an understanding of the material properties, allowable stresses, applicable codes and standards for the design of reinforced concrete, pre-stressed concrete, and reinforced masonry structures, and also of the applicable relevant properties, stresses, codes and standards for the design of metal structures. The topical contents covered in this course include:
    – Terminology and Units of Measure
    – Conformance References and Testing Techniques
    – Products, Systems and Interface Issues
    – Building Codes and Standards

    No. of students: 28

  • Summer2017

    BCN 2253 Building Informatics

    Students are expected to learn the methods of computer assisted building information modeling in the preparation of construction drawings. The topical contents covered in this course include,
    – Graphic vocabulary and communication elements
    – Detail hierarchies, scale, content
    – Notes, specifications and reference conventions
    – Computer applications
    – Building Information Modeling

    No. of students: 24

  • Spring2017

    BCN 4431 Structural Design II

    The student will obtain an understanding of the material properties, allowable stresses, applicable codes and standards for the design of reinforced concrete, pre-stressed concrete, and reinforced masonry structures, and also of the applicable relevant properties, stresses, codes and standards for the design of metal structures. The topical contents covered in this course include:
    – Terminology and Units of Measure
    – Conformance References and Testing Techniques
    – Products, Systems and Interface Issues
    – Building Codes and Standards

    No. of students: 20

  • Spring2017

    BCN 6642 Value Engineering in Construction

    This course has a purpose of introducing students to the fundamental principles of an emerging and increasingly important service rendered by constructors to their clients.  The course uses classical value engineering as defined by the Society of American Value Engineers (SAVE) as the basis for instruction.  Relevant issues such as life cycle cost analysis and decision analysis are also introduced to students.  Exercises consisting of full-scale VE studies are conducted and used as the basis of student evaluations.

    No. of students: 36

  • Fall2016

    BCN 2253 Building Informatics

    Students are expected to learn the methods of computer assisted building information modeling in the preparation of construction drawings. The topical contents covered in this course include,
    – Graphic vocabulary and communication elements
    – Detail hierarchies, scale, content
    – Notes, specifications and reference conventions
    – Computer applications
    – Building Information Modeling

    No. of students: 45

  • Spring2016

    BCN 2253 Building Informatics

    Students are expected to learn the methods of computer assisted building information modeling in the preparation of construction drawings. The topical contents covered in this course include,
    – Graphic vocabulary and communication elements
    – Detail hierarchies, scale, content
    – Notes, specifications and reference conventions
    – Computer applications
    – Building Information Modeling

    No. of students: 26

  • Spring2016

    BCN 6795 Automation in Construction

    The objective of this course is to get the students acquainted with the state-of-the art technologies aimed at automating construction planning, processes and control. The course is also designed to emphasize and improve student self-learning, critical thinking and problem solving skills.

    No. of students: 18

  • Fall2015

    BCN 2253 Building Informatics

    Students are expected to learn the methods of computer assisted building information modeling in the preparation of construction drawings. The topical contents covered in this course include,
    – Graphic vocabulary and communication elements
    – Detail hierarchies, scale, content
    – Notes, specifications and reference conventions
    – Computer applications
    – Building Information Modeling

    No. of students: 28

  • Spring2015

    BCN 2253 Building Informatics

    Students are expected to learn the methods of computer assisted building information modeling in the preparation of construction drawings. The topical contents covered in this course include,
    – Graphic vocabulary and communication elements
    – Detail hierarchies, scale, content
    – Notes, specifications and reference conventions
    – Computer applications
    – Building Information Modeling

    No. of students: 24

  • Spring2015

    BCN 6795 Automation in Construction

    The objective of this course is to get the students acquainted with the state-of-the art technologies aimed at automating construction planning, processes and control. The course is also designed to emphasize and improve student self-learning, critical thinking and problem solving skills.

    No. of students: 20

  • Fall2014

    BCN 5906 Construction Best Practices

    This course will discuss the issues in construction, and introduce the best practices defined and developed by CII over the last twenty-five years. To address these subjects, the course covers a substantial amount of material.

    By taking this class, you will be able to
    – Understand the critical issues in the construction industry
    – Gain the knowledge of CII Best Practices
    – Apply the CII Best Practices to improve project performance

    No. of students: 18