PUBLISHED 2023-2024 Credit Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Courses in the School of Construction
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School of Construction
APPH 202 - Calculations and Science
Course Description:
The Calculations and Science consists of the folowing topics: applied calculations, perimeters, areas, percentages and grade, volumes and capacities, piping offsets, matter, density and relative density, pressure and atmosphere, and principles of electricity.
1.5 Credits
ARCH 200 - Documentation and Regulation I
Course Description:
This course is an introduction to essential aspects of the regulations, contracts, codes and costing pertaining to a small scale structure. Students will learn how to navigate, analyze, interpret and apply technical provisions as outlined in relevant building codes and municipal bylaws following industry standards. Additionally, students will explore product research and costing strategies.
3 Credits
ARCH 201 - Science and Systems I
Course Description:
In this introductory course, students learn how to identify, determine and integrate a variety of industry-standard building systems pertaining to residential construction. Students will learn relevant principles in order to effectively explore, refine and resolve problems in building systems and science. Additionally, students will learn characteristics of common building materials; their properties, manufacture, and installation. Students will produce drawings and analysis for a building project.
3 Credits
ARCH 203 - Technology I
Course Description:
This course is an introduction to the purpose, practice and scope of architectural drawing, representation and visualization. Students will learn various graphic drawing languages, fundamental tools and media used in industry. Students will learn how to identify, navigate, analyze, interpret and apply technical provisions as they pertain to the basic design and drafting of a simple residential project. Students will produce partial documentation for a small structure following industry standards.
3 Credits
ARCH 205 - Research and Design I
Course Description:
In this course students learn to develop, document and defend an architectural design. The student will be able to synthesize an architectural design that considers historical, social and functional intent. The learner will devise, systematize, and specify critical technical solutions to an architectural design, in order to defend a design choice. This course will encourage the student to explore the creative process of design through a series of reading, investigation, and analysis of ideas in architectural form and relationships.
3 Credits
ARCH 253 - Building Structures
Course Description:
An architectural drafting course dealing specifically with wood frame construction, building codes, and theory related to creating drawings required for woodframe projects.
1.5 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
Equivalent(s):
ARCH 230
ARCH 261 - Science and Systems II
Course Description:
In this course students will apply more complex principles with the intent of integrating factors such as site influences, building systems and material choices into a final project. Aspects of sustainability are identified and mechanical systems are introduced. Competent architectural detailing is emphasized.
3 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
- ARCH 200
- ARCH 201
- ARCH 205
- ARCH 203
ARCH 262 - Documentation and Regulation II
Course Description:
This course expands on the foundation set up in Documents and Regulations I. Similar to the foundation course students will study further aspects of the regulations, codes, and bylaws related to architectural projects. In this course, Documents and Regulations II, students examine the documentation involved in a project such as contracts, materials lists, estimates and reports. The coursework will again be directed at a semester project in which the student will incorporate the basic elements from the semester 1 project and integrate the new concepts and learnings from this course into a project.
3 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
- ARCH 200
- ARCH 201
- ARCH 205
- ARCH 203
ARCH 263 - Technology II
Course Description:
This course advances the knowledge that students gained in Technology I. Students are introduced to Building Information Modeling (BIM). The concept and application of the interoperability between different software platforms is an emphasis. Students will produce partial documentation for a building project.
3 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
- ARCH 200
- ARCH 201
- ARCH 205
- ARCH 203
Equivalent(s):
ARCH 275
ARCH 285 - Research and Design II
Course Description:
In this course, students will elaborate and refine the skills learned in the first semester on structures and apply them to the concept of dwellings. Students will examine architectural case studies as they pertain to precedents and the evolution of dwellings. Greater emphasis will be placed on students identifying and resolving design issues and representing work to stakeholders through graphics and presentations.
3 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
- ARCH 200
- ARCH 201
- ARCH 205
- ARCH 203
ARCH 300 - Documentation and Regulation III
Course Description:
Students will learn how to apply regulations, codes, and bylaws to commercial construction. Material covered includes further studies of fire safety, multiple occupancy requirements; building size and occupancy requirements; spatial separation and means of egress and exits for commercial projects. Contract documents and contract administration provides an insight into the commercial construction process from “cradle to grave”.
3 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
- ARCH 262
- ARCH 261
- ARCH 263
- ARCH 285
ARCH 301 - Science and Systems III
Course Description:
Students expand the scale and scope of science and systems to light industrial and commercial systems. Application in this course will focus on more complex building systems, higher building performance, intensive systems integration and exact product specification. Critical thinking and the ability to synthesize multi-faceted problems are paramount. In this course students will establish an integrated foundation of skills as they relate to commercial buildings. These skills will provide the framework to represent architectural intentions for stakeholders to understand and use.
3 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
- ARCH 262
- ARCH 261
- ARCH 285
- ARCH 263
ARCH 303 - Technology III
Course Description:
This course builds on the Building Information Modeling (BIM) knowledge gained in the previous course and applies it in a commercial or light industrial setting. Students will learn intermediate and advanced techniques to gain deeper control of the BIM environment. Students will use this knowledge to produce documentation for a modest commercial or industrial project.
3 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
- ARCH 262
- ARCH 261
- ARCH 263
- ARCH 285
ARCH 305 - Research and Design III
Course Description:
Design principles and methodology are applied to commercial structures by analyzing client needs, site considerations, case studies and schematic design. The design process will be similar to semester two though the task at hand will be more complex. Emphasis will be placed on representing the work to stakeholders. This course will guide students through the additional complexities of a commercial structure.
3 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
- ARCH 285
- ARCH 263
- ARCH 261
- ARCH 262
ARCH 351 - Science and Systems IV
Course Description:
This course examines the various considerations and components which interact with building systems. The student will not only determine how best to integrate building systems with each other but also consider the sustainability and resilience of building systems. The student will explore new technologies in building systems and perform simulations to determine the design of the final semester project.
3 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
- ARCH 305
- ARCH 303
- ARCH 301
- ARCH 300
ARCH 353 - Technology IV
Course Description:
In this course, students will expand their knowledge of the tools and technologies explored in the previous courses. They will also explore new and emerging tools and trends which can be integrated into their semester project. An integral component of this course is the use of simulation tools to test performance and refine projects. The student will be expected to use an interdisciplinary and innovative approach in their use of tools and technologies within their project.
3 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
- ARCH 305
- ARCH 303
- ARCH 301
- ARCH 300
ARCH 362 - Documentation and Regulation IV
Course Description:
Students will learn how to adapt and refine regulations, codes, and bylaws to a multifaceted project. Topics include the meeting the requirements of fire safety, occupancy; and safety as well as energy compliancy. Students will learn the iterative nature of contract administration, and the management of a project.
3 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
- ARCH 305
- ARCH 303
- ARCH 301
- ARCH 300
ARCH 386 - Research and Design IV
Course Description:
Design principles and methodology will be applied to a multifaceted project. Students will use their foundational knowledge of research and design to identify a problem and then research and develop solutions. The students will be encouraged to find viable, creative and innovative solutions. This process will be documented within the semester project from project conception, interpretation and through to realization and delivery to relevant stakeholders.
3 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
- ARCH 305
- ARCH 303
- ARCH 301
- ARCH 300
ARCH 1010 - History of Architecture
Course Description:
The History of Architecture course introduces you to the chronological development of architecture from prehistory to Egyptian, Greek, Byzantine, Early Christian, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, Industrial and Modern eras, highlighting the development of structural systems, materials, construction and other building systems. You will focus on developing an understanding of material use, styles of architecture and an appreciation of the unique architectural legacies of various cultures.
3 Credits
ARCH 1020 - Construction Presentation Graphics
Course Description:
Construction Presentation Graphics studies the fundamentals of graphic language used by construction professionals, helping you develop the skill to express concepts in visual form and read architectural and engineering construction drawings. You will examine structural systems, line convention, geometric constructions, orthographic projection, isometric metric pictorials, sectional drawings, imperial units and metric SI units of measurement. You will use hand-drawing and drafting software to design with emphasis on standards and techniques used in preparation of working drawings. You will employ architectural design and drafting techniques, and apply construction practices and current building codes.
3 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
BLPR 213 - Blueprint Reading I
Course Description:
BLPR 213 is a lab based course which engages students with a variety of projects designed to apply blueprint reading knowledge to relative practical projects. The projects follow the individual Learning Modules for first period Sheet Metal Worker. Coursework covers Orthographic Projection, Pictorial Drawings Introduction to Blueprint reading and Blueprint Reading Components.
1.5 Credits
BLPR 214 - Carpentry Blueprint Reading
Course Description:
This course covers topics on basics, orthographic drawings, pictorial drawings and sketching, drawing standards, drawing interpretation principles.
1.5 Credits
Equivalent(s):
BLPR 233
BLPR 232 - Drawings and Specifications
Course Description:
The Drawings & Specifications course consists of the following topics: sketching and drawing, single line drawing and drawing interpretation.
1.5 Credits
BLPR 233 - Carpentry Blueprint Reading
Course Description:
Learners will study applied print reading for the carpentry trade, including drafting basics, orthographic drawings, pictorial drawings and sketching, drawing standards, blueprint reading basics and principles.
1.5 Credits
BLPR 239 - Cabinetmaking Blueprint Reading
Course Description:
Learners will study applied print reading for the cabinetmaking trade, including drafting basics, orthographic drawings, basic drawing standards, interpreting shop drawings and cutting lists, orientation to computer and computer aided design (CAD) and residential print reading.
1.5 Credits
CADD 211 - Drafting for Manufacturing
Course Description:
In this course, learners will use computer aided drafting (CAD) software and processes to create, manipulate and plot production-ready industrial drawings.
1.5 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
CADD 308 - Geomatics CADD Applications
Course Description:
This course examines geomatics engineering theory and design, with an emphasis on construction and municipal surveying methods. It will cover the organization and management of survey data in a three-dimensional environment for the purpose of building and analyzing surfaces, modeling road corridors, developing legal plans, as well as performing grading and volume calculation tasks. It also covers various techniques for rendering, visualization, animation, and presentation of geomatics data.
3 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
One of:
CADD 324 - Electrical & HVAC Design & Modelling
Course Description:
This course introduces the concepts of electrical and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems of a commercial building. Students learn to design and model using Building Information Modelling (BIM) supported software to complete system schematics, floor plans and details.
1.5 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
CBMK 220 - Cabinet Making Shop I
Course Description:
This course covers materials in Sections 1 to 5 of the Cabinetmaker Apprenticeship Course Outline for Period 1 published by the Government of Alberta as version 3610.1 (2010) of the Cabinetmaker Apprenticeship Trade Profile on the website of Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training located at http://tradesecrets.gov.ab.ca.
6 Credits
CBMK 221 - Cabinet Making Theory I
Course Description:
This course covers materials in Sections 1 to 5 of the Cabinetmaker Apprenticeship Course Outline for Period 1, published by the Government of Alberta as version 3610.1 (2010) of the Cabinetmaker Apprenticeship Trade Profile on the website of Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training located at http://tradesecrets.gov.ab.ca.
3 Credits
CIVL 201 - Introduction to Civil Drafting
Course Description:
This course introduces students to the fundamental drafting techniques used in the Civil Engineering field. Students will first learn the basic functions of computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) and then use CADD software to create drawings related to the civil engineering field such as excavation cross sections, simplified roof framing plans, environmental site plans, subdivision plans and traverses.
1.5 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
CIVL 222 - Concrete Technology
Course Description:
This theory and lab-based course introduces the fundamentals of concrete technology starting with the ingredients and properties of concrete, and common terminology used to describe plastic and hardened concrete. Manufacture of Portland cement and the different types of Portland cement available in Canada are discussed, including Portland Limestone Cement. The classification and types of aggregates used in concrete are discussed along with their properties. Supplementary cementitious materials and chemical admixtures are introduced and their importance for concrete strength and durability reviewed. The culmination of the course will involve how to design a concrete mix for a specific application and exposure type.
3 Credits
CIVL 226 - Soil Mechanics
Course Description:
This is an introductory course in soil mechanics providing the fundamental characteristics of soils as an engineering material used in the design and construction of civil engineering projects. The topics include an overview of geology and groundwater, field investigation, calculation of soil properties, soil compaction and strength. The course also introduces the testing of soils using American Society of Testing Materials (ASTM) to determine standard soil properties.
3 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
CIVL 252 - Construction Practices Theory
Course Description:
In the Construction Practices course, you will examine various forms of construction, focusing on structures, with the aim of improving the standard and quality of design, construction and maintenance practices. You will also compare and contrast the characteristics of various systems of construction and components to set benchmarks for the selection of materials, components and systems as well as to select the appropriate equipment required to build them. Finally, you will develop a basic ability to read construction drawings which provide the details needed to build a specific structure.
3 Credits
Equivalent(s):
CIVL 360
CIVL 255 - Civil Drafting and Surveying
Course Description:
This course introduce students to fundamental drafting and survey techniques. Topics that will be covered are creating basic and complex drawings using computer aided design and drafting (CADD) software, orthographic projections, isometrics, sections, geometric constructions, technical sketching techniques, the care and use of survey equipment, how to measure angles and distances, and how to calculate horizontal distances, elevation differences and coordinates of points. Specifications for the establishment of survey markers will be presented. By the end, students will be able to apply drafting techniques to create drawings using CADD, perform a traverse survey and adjustment and determine its accuracy.
1.5 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
CIVL 262 - Asphalt Practices
Course Description:
This course gives the Construction Management students and introduction to asphalt practices particularly in the building construction area. Topics include paving techniques, types of asphaltic materials, road and parking lot surfacing and repair.
1.5 Credits
CIVL 301 - Structural for Technologists
Course Description:
Students will learn the design concepts for structural design required to be able to draft structural drawings. The intent is to understand and interpret the engineer’s design intent as a technologist and to illustrate as required using industry stand draft and modeling software.
3 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
STAT 245
CIVL 302 - Virtual and Augmented Reality
Course Description:
The ever-expanding technology and systems in construction require future construction technologists to know what is available and how it can apply to their projects. This course will provide information and theory on the apps, software, and system available to manage contraction and to illustrate drawing in various stages of design, drafting and construction execution.
1.5 Credits
CIVL 303 - Advanced Drafting
Course Description:
This course will require students to build on the level one AutoCAD courses and explore drafting in other Autodesk products. The intent is to learn civil 3D, solid works and more advanced AutoCAD skills for infiltration and drafting civil design.
3 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
CIVL 201
CIVL 304 - Building Systems
Course Description:
Building design and construction has evolved into buildings as complete systems. This course is intended to provide theory and information on how building systems provide water, heat, and power. The life systems to the building and how they integrate into the design of the overall building. Including knowledge needs to look at clash and iterations between systems as they designed, illustrated, and executed into reality.
1.5 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
CIVL 252
CIVL 305 - Construction Modeling
Course Description:
Advanced modeling builds on virtual reality theory and 3D modeling skills to illustrate structural details, produce construction plans faster, and improve project sequencing. In addition, it will help the project staff identify items that may interfere with each other in the virtual reality world before they actually are a problem on-site by using clash detection software. This advanced modeling course also explores having embedded information within a 3D model. This typically includes, cost, scheduling and operating information to assist project staff deliver the project with more update information in one place.
3 Credits
CIVL 306 - Civil Drafting and Modeling
Course Description:
Civil drafting has progressed now into green field construction and the intent of this course is to look at drafting, surveying and information gathering technology used in site development, design, and construction. Including technology, drafting integration, execution tool options and construction augmentation using data collection, interpretation, and illustration.
3 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
CIVL 201
CIVL 307 - Pipe Drafting and Modeling
Course Description:
The industrial sector is still growing with emerging green technologies and more energy efficient processes to produce clean energy and products. This course provides practical skills to illustrating industry projects, systems, and the process equipment both in 2D and 3D and beyond to assist in design, estimating and construction of industry manufacturing and construction.
3 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
CIVL 201
CIVL 308 - Virtual Construction Management
Course Description:
Execution of construction is integrated directly with construction technology. All modeling and illustration have uses and assist in the execution of projects at the construction stage. This course looks at the process of construction execution. The deliverables, risks, process, scheduling, and documentation required to execute a construction project as a project manager. The courses provide skills on the tools used and how to integrate modeling and applications, apps and software into the execution of a project at various stages as a project manager.
3 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
CIVL 309 - Advanced Virtual and Augmented Reality
Course Description:
Execution of construction has been supplemented with AR and VR and the intent of this course is to look at specifically the use and practical application in project management and project execution. Using industry current technology, software and data collection, interpretation, and model integration to advance enhancement of project management using the virtual world.
1.5 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
CIVL 310 - Urban Services
Course Description:
Concepts of planning, site and subdivision development will be investigated. Topics include: planning principles, statutory plans, and land-use planning. The course will discuss raw land analysis, outline plan development, sanitary and storm sewer design, geometric roadway design, consideration of grading, and specification of building grades. Application of Urban Services Design to the preparation of tentative subdivision plans. All plans and drawings will be prepared according to local design specifications.
3 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
CIVL 311 - Building Systems Modeling
Course Description:
As construction advances and system integration into the build elements advances to one living breathing entity. Buildings and project require more advance drafting, illustration for design, structural and systems interactions, structural conflicts and construction execution of systems, this course provides practical drafting and illustrations skills specific to mechanical, electrical and system of buildings. This includes design, clash detection, prefabrication illustration and site data collection, interpretation, and applications.
1.5 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
CIVL 312 - Contracts & Regulations
Course Description:
The Contracts and Regulation course introduces you to the concept of contracts in construction, the legal aspects of a binding contract, major terms and conditions, the standard terms and the CCDC forms of contract, various contract types, and tort law. The course further introduces the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and the National and Alberta Building Codes, which are commonly used in the construction industry. You will also look at various case studies of the actual disputes that became the basis of Canadian Court Decisions.
1.5 Credits
CIVL 315 - Project Planning and Control
Course Description:
The Project Planning and Control course introduces you to the process of planning a project for successful implementation. You will explore tools used in the construction industry for understating and organizing a project, identifying required parties, manage risk, apply methods to manage people and protect the public.
3 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
- COMP 261
- CIVL 252
- ESTM 262
CIVL 318 - Water Resources
Course Description:
This course introduces the fundamentals of fluid mechanics with emphasis on static fluids and the flow of fluids through simple pressurized series and parallel pipeline systems. Software is used to analyze water distribution systems in an urban environment. Municipal water treatment and the basics of an open channel flow are discussed. Learners will also be introduced to irrigation canal design.
3 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
CIVL 326 - Geotechnical Design
Course Description:
This course includes stress distribution, effective stress and consolidations, testing consolidation, shallow and deep foundations, lateral earth pressure, the design of retaining walls and mechanically stabilized earth, slope stability, site inspections, instrumentation.
3 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
CIVL 328 - Asphalt Technology
Course Description:
Learners will study the basic properties of asphalt cement, the classification of asphalt according to use and grades of asphalt, characteristics of various asphalt materials, properties and uses of liquid asphalts, manufacturing processes for asphalt, various mix design methods, and testing procedures, quality control, construction and maintenance of pavements.
1.5 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
CIVL 340 - Building Science and Systems
Course Description:
This course focuses on the first principles of a buildings envelope and building science. An emphasis is put on buildings and people, building materials, heat transfer and basic building envelope design through the understanding of principles moisture movement and control the control of heat flow, water vapour and air leakage in buildings. Introduction to the basic principles of building operation through mechanical, hot water heating, plumbing, and electrical systems. Students perform lab and drafting exercises to demonstrate their ability to apply building science, systems principles and sound building construction techniques through infrared Thermography, building investigations and energy efficient buildings.
3 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
Equivalent(s):
CIVL 364
CIVL 351 - Structural Steel Design
Course Description:
This course is intended to provide students with the skills and knowledge required for effective design of steel buildings using Canadian Limit States Steel Standard CSA S16. This course covers the mechanical properties of steel, the philosophy of limit state design, the computation of the design loads from the National Building Code of Canada, and the design of tension members and cables, compression members and columns, beams, beam-columns and bolted and welded connections according to of the CSA S16 standard.
3 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
Equivalent(s):
CIVL 348
CIVL 353 - Transportation Engineering
Course Description:
The fundamentals of transportation engineering includes transportation planning, forecasting traffic flows, determining highway capacity, level of service and roadside environment design. The design and drafting of new highways includes horizontal and vertical alignments and cross section design including all necessary calculations. The design and drafting of rehabilitated highways includes traffic staging, pavement design, removals and new construction. The efficient use of the Civil 3D software is necessary to design roadways and produce documentation including drawings and calculations.
3 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
CIVL 355 - Reinforced Concrete Design
Course Description:
Learners will analyze, design and detail reinforced concrete sections for building elements, including beams, columns, slabs and foundations using limit states design. The course will also cover field inspections for concrete reinforcement and reading structural drawings.
3 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
CIVL 356 - Construction Economics
Course Description:
The objective of Construction Economics is to enable the decision-maker to make more informed decisions about the financial viability of a project and account for the economic impact of choices made in the design and construction phases of a project. Students will complete an economic analysis of project alternatives using present worth, capitalized cost and rate-of-return evaluation; assess the feasibility of alternatives based on benefit/cost and break even analysis; prepare a cost analysis of a building project using elemental analysis, life-cycle costing and a budgetary cost control system; and examine contractors’ cost control systems.
3 Credits
CIVL 358 - Structural Wood Design
Course Description:
This course will extend your knowledge and abilities in structural behaviour and design. It will enable you to understand the behaviour of timber structures subjected to different loads. In this course, you will develop skills for the design of wood sections using limit states design including beams, columns, tension members and connections. The techniques and skills gained in this course will prepare you for engineering practice.
1.5 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
Equivalent(s):
CIVL 369
CIVL 1110 - Materials and Methods of Construction
Course Description:
This course will provide you with foundational knowledge of the properties of construction materials, their composition, manufacture, selection, and specification with emphasis on wood, metal, masonry, concrete, glass, roofing and finishing materials. Methods of construction involving the use of these materials including sustainability and safety will also be discussed.
3 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
CIVL 2010 - Structures I
Course Description:
This course provides you with an overview of structural analysis. You will be introduced to the different types of structures and the roles of structural analysis and design in construction projects. You will compute reactions, shear forces, axial forces, bending moments, and deflections of determinate and indeterminate structures. You will apply influence lines to determine the effects of moving loads on structural members. You will study methods of analysis such as double integration and moment distribution. You will learn to idealize and analyze structures using a computer software and interpret the results. In this course, you will also construct prototype of a structure, analyze the structure using a software, build the prototype and test its structural strength. You will also identify structural systems and use computer software to analyze structural models.
3 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
CIVL 2110 - Project Delivery Systems
Course Description:
The Project Delivery Systems course examines the historical evolution of project delivery, the roles of procurement and contracting methods in project success, and the strengths and weaknesses of contemporary delivery system. Your focus will be on new trends in project delivery systems such as Construction Management (CM), Design-Build (DB), Build Operate and Transfer (BOT), Build Own, Operate and Transfer (BOOT), Public Private Partnership (PPP). You will study when to use each system, process variations, procurement, contracts and contracts language, performance specification, roles of parties, organization and management, conceptual estimating, lean construction, and computer applications.
3 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
CIVL 2120 - Soil Mechanics & Foundations
Course Description:
Soil Mechanics and Foundations examines the mechanical and physical properties of soils and their relation to soil action. You will study soil types found on construction projects, properties and classification of soil, embankment control, dewatering, excavation supports, shallow and deep foundations, piers, pilings and shoring.
3 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
CIVL 2130 - Mechanical & Electrical Systems
Course Description:
Mechanical and Electrical Systems introduces a number of building systems including heating, cooling and air conditioning systems, plumbing and fire protection systems, electrical and telecommunication systems, lighting and acoustical systems, conveying systems and renewable energy systems. You will study methodologies for the evaluation and integration of various building systems in order to foster an understanding of the inter-relationships among the design, construction, operation and maintenance processes of buildings, and to develop a total approach to building performance and evaluation. The course will also introduce you to the key components and systems of process plants with focus on the design, construction and operation requirements.
3 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
CIVL 3010 - Structures II
Course Description:
This course builds on the fundamental concepts of structural analysis introduced in Structures I. The course incorporates the fundamentals of structural engineering that apply to the design of structures and structural elements for various building materials: steel, wood, reinforced concrete, and masonry. Applied optimization for the design of steel structures such as pipe racks, multi-storey wood and concrete buildings will be undertaken using computer design software.
3 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
CIVL 3011 - Infrastructure and Industrial Construction
Course Description:
This course introduces learners to the principles industrial construction. Learners will apply construction principles to different types of industrial projects.
3 Credits
CIVL 3110 - Construction Productivity
Course Description:
In this course, you will study the components of the construction productivity system. You will investigate measurements of productivity such as work sampling, craftsman’s questionnaire, foreman delay survey and related techniques, and construction methods improvements such as crew balance, chart, flow diagram and process chart, quality circles, safety worker’s motivation and productivity improvement programs. You will learn to apply these techniques to real construction projects and computer applications.
3 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
CIVL 4010 - Real Estate Principles and Construction Finance
Course Description:
The Real Estate Principles and Construction Finance course comprises a study of financial methods and instruments utilized in the construction, rehabilitation, development and purchase of real estate. You will explore terms, contracts, valuation, brokerage, taxation, risk and interest rate analysis.
3 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
CIVL 4110 - Value Engineering
Course Description:
In this course, you will explore value engineering concepts, function analysis system techniques (FAST), diagramming, creativity, matrix evaluation, design-to-cost, and life cycle costing. You will also study human relations, and strategies for organizing, performing and implementing value engineering, and computer applications for value engineering.
3 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
CNST 249 - Concrete and Soil Basics
Course Description:
An examination of the fundamentals of quality concrete production and soil mechanics. In the concrete component of this course, you will examine batching, transporting, placing, finishing and curing quality concrete. You will also consider the factors that contribute to quality concrete. The soil component of the course includes the study of soil types, properties and classification of soil, shallow and deep foundations and excavation concerns.
1.5 Credits
CNTR 224 - Refrigeration Controls I
Course Description:
This course covers materials in Section 4 of the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Apprenticeship Course Outline for Period 1 published by the Government of Alberta as version 014 (2022) of the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Apprenticeship Trade Profile on the website of Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training located at https://tradesecrets.alberta.ca/SOURCES/PDFs/curriculum_guides/014_outline.pdf
1.5 Credits
CODE 3011 - Codes and Standards
Course Description:
Building Codes and Specifications introduces you to the building codes used in the construction industry, emphasizing the understanding of the practical implementation of code requirements. You will be introduced to Building Codes in international, national and provincial levels and, more specifically, to the structure of Alberta Building Code and its application in specifying building projects, as well as development and building permits procedures.
3 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
CPMT 1010 - Introduction to Construction Project Management
Course Description:
This course introduces you to the construction industry and various stakeholders that are involved in a construction project. It also describes the project lifecycle in terms of its initiation, planning and execution, monitoring and controlling and closing as well as the tasks and factors that should be considered to ensure the successful completion of construction projects. This course emphasizes the project manager as an effective leader in managing and directing construction projects at each stage of the project lifecycle. You will discuss economic and financial aspects of a construction project, delivery methods, health, safety and environmental considerations for projects, codes and regulations, and the management of the predesign, design, planning, procurement, construction and closing of various types of construction projects such as residential, commercial, infrastructure and industrial structures.
3 Credits
Equivalent(s):
CIVL 315
CPMT 2010 - Project Planning and Scheduling
Course Description:
Project Planning and Scheduling introduces you to the planning, scheduling and control of construction projects, using Critical Path Method (CPM), and Project Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT). You will study resource levelling, scheduling with limited resources, time-cost tradeoffs, introduction to complex networks, short interval production scheduling and related computer applications.
3 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
Equivalent(s):
CIVL 315
CPMT 2030 - Construction Management Overview
Course Description:
This course introduces essential aspects of the construction industry, from the project life cycle to sustainable practices, as well as different areas of construction management. Students will learn the processes and methods used in the Canadian construction industry, and will also learn about the challenges that they will face. This knowledge will allow the student to contribute to the management of a typical construction project.
3 Credits
CPMT 3010 - Quality Management
Course Description:
Quality Management provides you with the processes and activities of quality management in the construction industry. You will examine the quality standards in relation to construction, supervision, and management. You will discuss different approaches, tools, and strategies for quality assurance in construction. You will apply the quality management processes, tools and strategies in construction and also in the decision making of project management.
3 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
CPMT 3020 - Project Delivery Systems and Contracts
Course Description:
This course examines the continuous evolution of project delivery, the roles of procurement and contracting methods in project success, and the strengths and weaknesses of the contemporary delivery systems. You will focus on current trends in project delivery systems such as Construction Management (CM), Design-Bid-Build (DBB), Design-Build (DB), Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC), Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) and Public Private Partnerships (PPP). You will study when to use each system, process variations, procurement, contracts and contracts language, multi-party agreements, performance specification, roles of parties, organization and management, conceptual estimating, lean construction, and computer applications.
3 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
CPMT 3030 - Project Procurement Management
Course Description:
The Project Procurement Management course advances your knowledge in best practices of acquiring products and services required to complete a construction project. The planning, executing, monitoring and closing of project procurement will be discussed. You will study the types and organization of construction contracts along with the roles and responsibilities of the parties involved. Contract strategy, in terms of procurement and risk allocation, standard forms of contract, documentation, claims management, dispute management and insolvency will also be studied.
3 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
CPMT 3040 - Human Resource Management
Course Description:
Human Resource Management covers project/organization goals and how they can be supported by staffing, job analysis and design, recruitment and selection, career planning, succession planning, performance evaluation, and training and development activities. Your focus will be on best practices for the management of human resources in construction projects and the construction industry.
3 Credits
Precluded Equivalent(s):
HRMT 2320
CPMT 3060 - Project Risk and Conflict Management
Course Description:
Regulatory requirements, corporate standards, stakeholder concerns, the public and media interest, financial limitations, technological and environmental issues and risk communication are some of the risk factors that contribute to, and affect, management decisions. In this course, you will learn risk assessment, risk analysis, risk mitigation and risk managment planning with a focus in the construction industry. You will also learn about managing conflicts, managing change orders and resolving disputes in the construction projects.
3 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
CPMT 3110 - Heavy Construction Equipment and Methods
Course Description:
In the Heavy Construction Equipment and Methods course, you will study construction engineering fundamentals, equipment economics, selection and efficient application of equipment, design and simulation of construction operations, analyzing production outputs and cost, computer applications in construction equipment, and methods. You will discuss management principles applicable to the selection of construction equipment, operation and safety, and develop the necessary skills to select an equipment mix to yield maximum productivity and best value.
3 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
CPMT 3120 - Construction Project Administration and Marketing
Course Description:
In the Construction Project Administration and Marketing course, you will study the basic characteristics of the construction industry, interrelationship between the design and construction processes, project charter, construction contract documents, bidding and awarding procedures, construction claims and disputes, national labour and procurement regulations and leadership, computer applications. You will be introduced to basic marketing concepts and to encourage an analytical study of the marketing strategy process. This study will be supported by an exposure to target markets, marketing mix elements and modes of construction marketing.
3 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
CPMT 3130 - Cost Planning and Control
Course Description:
As part of the Cost Planning and Control course, you will study a variety of issues in cost management, including evaluating investment alternatives, life cycle costing, cost analysis methods, cost control and computer applications. You will learn the application of scientific principles and techniques to the problems of cost planning and cost control.
3 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
CPMT 4010 - Facilities Management
Course Description:
Facilities Management focuses on knowledge of planning, designing, constructing and managing of spaces for various activities. Your studies will focus on co-ordination of the physical workplace with the people and work of the organization. You will explore the facilities management framework, with the need for co-ordination between workflow and space, and facilities management systems and tools, such as procedures, required data and traditional tools versus automation, along with comprehensive integrated facilities management systems.
3 Credits
CPMT 4060 - Scope and Design Management
Course Description:
The Scope and Design Management course is designed to provide you with an appreciation of the roles of both design and the designer on projects. You will examine the concept of design for value, significance of project scope, scope management skills, integrated designs, the client’s brief, design evaluation and the impact of design on procurement and production.
3 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
CPMT 4070 - International Construction Project Management
Course Description:
In this course, you will apply the principles of construction project management with a global perspective. Your study will include issues that arise in managing international projects, such as the use of international standard forms, project charter, procurement strategies (including joint ventures), supply chain management, cultural differences, risk allocation, human resource issues and project finance. In this course, you will also research cases of global construction projects and develop a project management plan for a global construction project.
3 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
CPMT 4110 - Project Organization and Supervision
Course Description:
In the Project Organization and Supervision course, you will study the principles of construction project administration, systems for efficient operation of office and field personnel, and dispute avoidance and resolution procedures. You will track the construction process, from project inception to closeout. Communication and coordination between project participants is emphasized.
3 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
CPMT 4130 - Construction Safety Management
Course Description:
Construction Safety Management examines safety in construction projects and why it is a key part of effective construction management. You will discuss the at-risk young/new worker, occupational health and safety legislation, health and safety committees, hazard awareness and risk management and review health, safety and hygiene in various hazardous environments. You will focus on the recognition, evaluation and control of: air pollution (indoor and ambient), noise pollution, and physical, chemical, biological and ergonomic hazards. You will study specific recommendations to overall improvement of construction safety and learn steps to reduce accidents in construction site. A review of the available safety software will be part of your work.
3 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
CPMT 4320 - E-Project Management
Course Description:
E-Project Management introduces you to the tools and techniques to manage construction projects using technology. You will develop an appreciation of the issues and challenges associated with management of distant projects. You will apply problem solving strategies, collaboration skills and effective communication techniques and tools associated with e-project management.
3 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
CPMT 4990 - Capstone Project
Course Description:
The Capstone Project is intended to be the capstone activity for the program. In conjunction with an industry sponsor, you will apply specialty knowledge to solve management-related issues pertinent to the construction sector and built environment. This major program activity is expected to contain some elements that are deemed to be innovative, experimental or exploratory in nature. You will submit a formal comprehensive report on the study area approved by and under the guidance of the applied research advisor. Your evaluation will be based on a formal written report, an oral presentation and on the feedback from your industry sponsor.
3 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
90 credits must be completed (fourth year standing)
CSTN 201 - Carpentry Construction Theory
Course Description:
This course on carpentry construction theory covers topics on worksite safety, fire prevention and control, ladders and scaffolds, WHMIS, rigging, solid wood products and wood joinery, manufactured construction products, fasteners, adhesives and sealants, introduction to concrete, preliminary building operations, construction equipment, foundation supports, concrete flatwork, conventional concrete foundations, and alternate foundations systems.
3 Credits
Equivalent(s):
CNST 201
CSTN 202 - Construction Laboratory I
Course Description:
This course on construction laboratory covers topics on the use of hand tools, portable power tools, stationary power tools, explosive actuated tools, pneumatics and fuel powered tools, building layouts, construct footings, concrete flatwork, foundation systems, floor frame and support.
6 Credits
Equivalent(s):
CNST 220
ELEC 227 - Electrical Theory
Course Description:
This course covers materials in Section 3 of the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Apprenticeship Course Outline for Period 1 published by the Government of Alberta as version 014 (2022) of the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Apprenticeship Trade Profile on the website of Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training located at http://tradesecrets.gov.ab.ca.
3 Credits
EMTL 214 - Equipment and Materials
Course Description:
The Equipment and Materials course covers the various hand and power tools used in the Pipe Trade industry. Topics included in the course are hand tools, power tools, welded pipe and fittings, plastic pipe and tube, threaded and grooved pipe, tube and tubing, valves, hangers, supports and fasteners, pressure testing and pumps.
3 Credits
ENGD 213 - Geomatics Drafting
Course Description:
Geomatics Drafting is a computer aided survey design and drafting course using survey field notes, registered plan documents and other geomatics data to construct survey plans, topographical maps, property reports and subdivision layouts. This course will allow the student to become familiar with geometric construction and orthographic projections in a 2D and 3D CADD environment.
3 Credits
ENGD 214 - Digital Drafting
Course Description:
This course will provide instruction and materials to enable the student to produce 2D Computer Aided Drawings using AutoCAD software.
3 Credits
ENGD 220 - Advanced Engineering Drafting
Course Description:
This course will enable students to utilize advanced features of computer-aided drafting and design (CADD) technology to address complex design issues, create the associated drawings and solve three dimensional (3D) problems by applying descriptive geometry techniques.
3 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
ENGD 221 - Topographical Drafting
Course Description:
Introduction to topographical drafting including drawing standards, measurement of angles, performing traverses, horizontal and vertical measurements and constructing profiles.
1.5 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
ENGD 275 - Flow Diagram Development and AutoCAD
Course Description:
This course emphasizes the interpretation and development of flow diagrams and piping isometrics. The use of ISA instrumentation symbols is emphasized. Topics include: freehand sketching, lettering and linework; AutoCAD theory, special features and syntax; 2-D geometry insertion, manipulation, editing, text, layers, colours, and line types.
1.5 Credits
ENGD 305 - Process Piping Drafting I
Course Description:
Preparation of process piping design drawings using hand sketching and CADD to complete flow diagrams, general arrangement drawings, and isometric drawings.
3 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
ENGD 306 - Structural Drafting I
Course Description:
This course covers preparation of structural design drawings on CADD for steel and concrete structures.
3 Credits
Prerequisite(s):
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