AMS 202 Architectural Drafting
An introductory course using sketching and CADD software to teach orthographic projections, isometric projections, sections, dimensioning, and 3D modeling. This course designed for majors in Architectural Sciences Option, Interior Design, Civil Engineering, Geography and Textiles. Lecture and Laboratory.

AMS 261 Construction Methods and Materials
Introductory topical survey of the basic materials and methods of residential and light commercial construction applications. Structure of the course will follow the industry standard sixteen-division format established by Construction Specification Institute. Content will include General Requirements, Site Work, Concrete, Masonry, Metals, Woods & Plastics, Thermal & Moisture Protection, Door & Windows and Finishes
[CSI Divisions 1-9]

AMS 271 Industrial Statistics
Prerequisites: MATH 116 or equivalent
A study of statistical techniques typically used in industry for purposes of Statistical Process Control, material science research, and system planning and operation.

AMS 325 Survey of Building Systems
Prerequisites: AMS 120; AMS 364; MATH 118 or equivalent
A study of the National Electric Code, Kentucky Building Code, Standard Building Code, Local Building Code, plumbing systems, egress systems, residential and commercial wiring and lighting, blueprint reading, HVAC, and energy conservation techniques. Lecture and Laboratory.

AMS 364 Architectural Documentation
Prerequisites: AMS 202; AMS 361
Planning and drawing a complete set of construction documents with specifications. Construction standards & codes; residential and light commercial construction; structural details and sections; building materials specifications and source, and sizing of structural components. Lecture and Lab.

AMS 430 Technology Management/Supervision/Team Building
Prerequisite: Junior standing
This course will provide an introduction to the fundamentals of industrial supervision. Students will develop the skills, knowledge, and philosophies required to function in a highly technical, industrial environment in a supervisory capacity. Content includes a study of leadership, management, management-labor relations, supervisory intuition, and various legal issues. Lecture.

AMS 490 Senior Research
Prerequisite: Completion of a 9/10 cr. hr. specialty area in either Architectural or Manufacturing Sciences.
Students work on research projects utilizing skills and knowledge from prior courses in the program. Projects performed , when possible, for local industry or architectural/construction firms. Lecture and Laboratory.

CE 160 SURVEYING I
Prerequisite: High School Algebra & Trigonometry and AMS 202.
Corequisite: CE 161.
A study of the basic principles of surveying. Topics include: field notetaking, taping distances, differential leveling, profile leveling, angular measurements, bearings & azimuths, EDM, traversing, topographic mapping, and construction stakeout. The use and care of surveying equipment includes: automatic levels, theodolites, pocket transits, total stations and data collectors.

CE 161 SURVEYING I LAB
Prerequisite: High School Algebra & Trigonometry, AMS 202
Corequisite: CE 160.
Field and office procedures in support of material studied in CE 160.

CE 303 CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Corequisite: CE 304.
The study of planning, administration, and management of construction projects and an introduction to the methodology utilized in executing specific designs. Emphasis is placed on the organization of construction firms, development of construction documents, theory of estimating and quantity take-offs, contractual and management systems, scheduling, project administration and inspection of construction operations.

CE 304 CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT LAB
Corequisite: CE 303.
Extension of CE 303 lecture course. Skills related to Construction Management will be covered in a laboratory setting including plan reading, specification reading, construction scheduling and estimating using industry standard state-of-the-art software and hardware, and other applied tasks.

CE 316 EQUIPMENT & METHODS
Prerequisite: CE 303.
Study of construction operations as dynamic production processes. Utilization of equipment and other resources to achieve highest levels of productivity, safety, and quality. Covers a wide range of traditional and state-of-the-art construction methods.

CE 326 ENGINEERING LAW
Introduction to law and judicial procedures as they relate to the practicing engineer. Contracts, professional liability, professional ethics, licensing, bidding procedures, intellectual property, products liability. Emphasis on development of critical thinking process, abstract problem analysis and evaluation.

CE 360 ESTIMATING SCHEDULING BIDDING
Prerequisite: CE 303
Corequisite: CE 361
Principles of estimating and scheduling for the construction industry, engineer's preliminary and final estimates' quantity take-offs and cost and duration determinations for major items related to a construction project; use manual and computer techniques. Preparation of a bid document

CE 361 ESTIMATING LAB *
Prerequisite: CE 303.
Corequisite: CE 360.
Extension of CE 360 lecture course. Traditional and computer tools will be applied to construction estimating and scheduling. Techniques for quantity take offs and computer scheduling will be covered.

CE 370 MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION
Prerequisite: EM 302.
An introduction to construction materials focusing on concrete, asphalt, and aggregate. Lecture topics include sources and use of aggregates, aggregate properties and characteristics, the basic chemistry of concrete, concrete mix design. Asphalt mix design will be covered focusing on Superpave pavement and mix design. Hands on mix design for concrete and asphalt will be included.

CE 410 SOIL MECHANICS
Prerequisite: ME 330.
Corequisite: CE 411.
A study of soils and their properties. Stress-strain analysis, horizontal and vertical stress distribution, consolidation and settlement, soil classification, compaction, static lateral earth pressure, permeability and flow nets, bearing capacity and slope stability, and foundation construction.

CE 411 SOIL MECHANICS LAB
Prerequisite: ME 330.
Corequisite: CE 410.
The laboratory component of CE 410 - Soil Mechanics. Projects include collection of soil samples in the field, observation of soil drilling and field testing equipment, classification of soils, plasticity testing, liquid limit, plastic limit, standard and modified proctor compaction test, nuclear density testing, and soil strength testing.

CE 416 CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION
Prerequisite: CE 303.
Basic principles of the administration of a construction project. Topics will include office organization, preparation of construction documents, project tracking, licensing and permits, financing, banking relationships, and safety policies.

CE 466 CONTRACTS & SPECIFICATIONS *
Prerequisite: Senior standing.
Basic principles of construction contracts and specifications. Topics will include owner, designer, and builder contractual relationships, subcontractors, basic formats for specifications, claims and disputes, bonds, and insurance.

CE 476 HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION *
Prerequisite: CE 370.
An in-depth study of certain phases of highway engineering and construction including geometric design, planning, traffic flow, highway capacity analysis, and economic analysis.

* CE361, CE466, & CE476 are not taken by Construction Management Majors

CM 227 Applied Statics
Prerequisites: MATH 122 and PHYS 201
A branch of mechanics dealing with forces and the effects of forces acting on bodies at rest. Topics include: vector operations, applied loads, forces, moments of a force, couples, resultants, free-body diagrams, equilibrium, friction, centroids, centers of gravity, and moments of inertia. Applications involve beams, frames, trusses, cables, pulleys, sheaves, and machines.(Does not count toward any engineering major)

CM 337 Applied Strength of Materials
Prerequisite: EM 221 or PHYS 227
Corequisite: CM 339
Applications and concepts of stress, strain, and elastic deformation, including axial, torsional, shearing, flexural, and combined stresses, elongation, and deflection. Shear and moment diagrams, column buckling, and material testing.

CM 339 Applied Strength of Materials Lab
Corequisite: CM 337
Testing of metals and non-metals in support of material covered in CM337. Experiments: Rockwell Hardness, impact, tension, torsion, flexure, deflection, compression, column buckling, bolt shear, bearing on connections.

CM 356 Basic Structural Design
Prerequisite: CM 337
Basic design of structural components using the primary building materials of steel, concrete, wood, and masonry. Structural components will include columns, beams, tension members, connections, foundations, and walls.

CM 361 Computer Applications in Construction Management
Prerequisites: CE 360
The utilization of modern construction management computer programs for estimating and scheduling the construction process. Topics include detailed estimating, quantity take-offs using a digitizing board, detailed scheduling and project control.

CM 362 Construction Scheduling
Prerequisites: CE 303
Various components of construction project scheduling including work breakdown structures, activity duration estimates, scheduling logic, precedence networking, Gantt charts, CPM and PERT techniques, resource scheduling, schedule updating and reduction and computer applications..

CM 363 Construction Estimating and Bidding
Prerequisites: CE 303
Methods and procedures for estimating and bidding construction projects, including extracting quantity take-off's from drawings, classifying work in accordance with specifications, compiling and pricing estimates, preparing bids, and computer applications.

ACCT 200 Introductory Accounting - Financial
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing and completion of general education mathematics requirement
Introduction to the basic accounting theories, concepts and principles used in gathering and reporting financial data of a business organization. Course focuses on the information provided to external users through financial statements. Emphasis is placed on preparing the statements, examining the statement's components, and interpreting the information reported.

ACCT 201 Introductory Accounting - Managerial
Prerequisites: ACCT 200; accounting majors must have earned a "C" or better
Introduces accounting concepts, practices, and tools for managerial decision making. This course is designed to provide an understanding of how financial and non-financial data are used in decision making and control. Topics typically include activity-based costing, cost behavior, job-order costing, process costing, cost-volume-profit analysis, flexible budgeting, relevancy costing, departmental cost allocation, and profit planning.

MGT 301 Business Law
Prerequisites: Junior standing
A basic course in commercial law covering contracts, property, creditor rights, torts and other bases for liability and the Uniform Commercial Code. (A special section focusing on Hospitality Law may be offered)

MGT 311 Human Resource Management
Prerequisites: Completion of MGT 310, AMS 430, or COMM 461
An introduction to major human resource management functions, including personnel selection; recruiting; training and development; performance appraisal; compensation; health and safety; labor-management relations; and employment law.