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Course Descriptions

Interested in taking a single class? Some courses (designated by a below) may be open on a space-available basis to professionals who are not seeking the certificate. See Single-Course Enrollment for details.

Autumn Course

Marine Construction (CM 584; 3 credits)
Schedule: Online, Sept. 24–Dec. 12, 2008.
Instructor: Saeed Daniali

Study of the materials, methods and techniques associated with construction of projects in marine environments, including the impact of site conditions on the selection of appropriate construction techniques. Emphasis on equipment and crew selection, productivity and cost estimation, and construction sequencing. View the course introduction

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Winter Courses

Utility System Construction (CM 586; 3 credits)
Schedule: Online, Jan. 5–Mar. 20, 2009.
Instructor: John Schaufelberger

Study of materials, methods and techniques associated with construction of major utility systems, such as water, sewer, communication, electrical or natural gas.Includes construction of central utility plants as well as major distribution and collection systems. View the course introduction

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Construction Materials (CEE 595; 3 credits)
Schedule: Online, Jan. 5–Mar. 20, 2009.
Instructors: Joe Mahoney and Steve Muench

Provides students with detailed knowledge of aggregates, bituminous mixtures, portland cement concrete, roller compacted concrete, soil and site stabilization, utility cuts and flowable backfill. Background information will be provided on basic soil properties and characterization. Students learn about the behavior of these materials through text readings, online discussions, and outside readings. Emphasis is on the behavior of materials in various construction applications. Written presentation skills are developed through the review of a technical article. View the course introduction

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Spring Course

Pavement Construction (CEE 596; 3 credits)
Schedule: Online, Mar. 30–June 12, 2009.
Instructors: Joe Mahoney and Steve Muench

Overview of pavement construction with a primary focus on flexible pavements (asphalt surfaced). Content covers both national and international construction practices. Topics include pavement contracts and specifications, quality control and assurance programs, and plant and laydown operations. Up-to-date technology is presented and discussed to include use of the Internet and online databases, infrared imagings of hot mix laydown, and performance specified maintenance contracts. View the course introduction

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