CMGT 347 - Heavy Civil Methods and Materials

Description:
Materials commonly used and the various methods employed with an emphasis on heavy, civil, marine, and highway construction.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: CMGT 265.

Credits: (4)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Apply the basics of asphalt paving materials and equipment and the basic engineering properties of soil, including moisture content, densities and compaction to a construction site.
Apply the basics of concrete materials and equipment used in heavy civil, marine and highway construction to a construction site.
Identify typical building construction materials used including their properties, advantages, disadvantages and installation.
Accurately research a selected topic and write a five to seven page research paper on this topic, including a bibliography.
Efficiently research, prepare and deliver a 20 minute oral presentation on an assigned topic, including proper use of visual aids, to a group of peers.

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