Construction Management - Civil Construction Management and Inspection Certificate

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PGM Code – 612C

Program Description The Civil Construction Management and Inspection program is primarily intended for students with experience in the construction industry who want to specialize in road or utility construction project management or inspection. The program is designed to meet the needs of the working student. Most courses are offered in the evening.

Common Course Numbering Please refer to www.edcc.edu/ccn for more information.

Credit/Grade Requirements This Certificate requires successful completion of a minimum of 47 credits as outlined. A minimum of 30 credits or one-third of the required credits, whichever is less, must be earned at Edmonds Community College. Students are required to maintain a cumulative minimum grade point average of 2.0 in all college-level courses.

Cultural Diversity Requirement All students earning degrees and certificates of 45 credits or more must meet a cultural diversity (CD) requirement by completing courses marked as “CD” on the requirement sheet and/or “Meets Cultural Diversity Requirement” in the quarterly class schedule. Those courses may also be used to fulfill other requirements of the degree or certificate.

Students Are Advised To

Plan their schedule several quarters in advance in order to accommodate courses that are offered only once or twice a year,
Review the college catalog for required course prerequisites and include these in schedule planning, and
Communicate with a faculty adviser.

Graduation Application A completed Graduation Application form must be submitted to Enrollment Services by the 10th day of the quarter in which the student expects to graduate. Forms are available online or at Enrollment Services located in Lynnwood Hall. Note applications for summer quarter are due by the 8th day of the quarter.

Advisers
The advisers for this program are
Ed Van der Bogert | evanderb@edcc.edu | 425.640.1026
Dave Jacobson | djacobs@edcc.edu | 425.640.1573

Department website
Construction Management | www.edcc.edu/const

Gainful Employment
Gainful employment information is available for this program.

Advising Note

This program requirement sheet is not a substitute for meeting with an academic adviser. Meeting the requirements to graduate with an Edmonds Community College certificate or degree is ultimately the responsibility of the student.

I. General Education/Related Instruction Requirements (15 credits)

A. Communication Skills (5 credits)

BSTEC 110 - Business Communications:CD 5.0 Credits OR
ENGL 100 - Introduction to College Writing 5.0 Credits

B. Quantitative Skills (5 credits)

BUS 130 - Business Mathematics Maximum of 5.0 possible Credits

C. Human Relations/Group Interaction (5 credits)

MGMT 100 - Human Relations in Organizations:CD 5.0 Credits

Cultural Diversity Requirement

____Cultural Diversity Requirement met.

General Education/Related Instruction Requirements Learning Outcomes

Students will demonstrate General Education/Related Instruction Learning Outcomes in each of the following areas:

Communication Skills: Write in clear, effective ways, adapted to audience, context, and purpose.
Quantitative Skills: Apply mathematical, quantitative or symbolic models to solve problems, draw inferences, or support conclusions appropriate to an individual discipline.
Human Relations/Group Interaction: Identify and explain how to apply the skills needed to maintain effective working relationships in multicultural settings.
Cultural Diversity: Apply multiple perspectives when examining cultural differences and interacting in multicultural settings.

II. Program Requirements (26 credits)

CONST 100 - Computers in Construction 4.0 Credits
CONST 141 - Architectural Blueprint Reading I 4.0 Credits
CONST 145 - Introduction to Surveying 4.0 Credits
CONST 165 - Erosion Control 1.0 Credits
CONST 177 - Structural Concrete I 4.0 Credits
CONST 185 - Civil Construction 4.0 Credits
CONST 250 - Safety and Accident Prevention 3.0 Credits

Career Management (2 credits)

CONST 292 - Capstone Project Seminar 1.0 Credits AND
CONST 293 - Capstone Project 1.0 to 5.0 Credits (Take 1 credit.)

Program Requirements Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Program Requirements for this degree/certificate, students will be able to:

Use technology to manage and analyze data and solve problems related to civil construction in the areas of:
- Civil construction graphics
- Construction layout
- Planning and scheduling
Analyze information and make decisions that support the organization’s mission with respect to civil construction in the areas of:
- Construction materials and methods
- Contracts
Career Management: Demonstrate the ability to research employment opportunities, prepare an effective employment package, and present oneself positively in a job interview.

III. Program Electives (6 credits minimum)

CONST 200 - Basic Estimating 4.0 Credits
CONST 220 - Scope and Quality Standards 3.0 Credits
CONST 230 - Project Planning and Scheduling 4.0 Credits
CONST 241 - AutoCAD for Construction 3.0 Credits
CONST 260 - Project Management 3.0 Credits

Program Electives Learning Outcome

Students will demonstrate the following Learning Outcome from Program Elective courses:

Demonstrate a breadth or depth of knowledge and skill, according to the students’ independent selection of degree elective courses or according to the program’s specialized areas of focus.

Proficiency Requirements

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Adviser’s Signature Date

Signatures

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Adviser’s Signature and Date

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Dean’s Signature and Date

Eff: summer 2012 | Rev: 06/12