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	CCE6938 (Special Topics) DESIGN AND MONITORING OF CONSTRUCTION PROCESSES (3 Credits) The objectives of this course are to: Become familiar with different techniques of modeling and analysis of engineering operations, Model engineering operations as networks of discrete events and activities, Learn how to use discrete event simulation (DES) to model and analyze the performance of engineering operations, Interpret data generated by DES tools to select the best operational scenario. Click here to download the course syllabus. Click here to visit the UCF Webcourses page and access instructional materials.
	CCE5937 (Special Topics) DECISION SUPPORT FOR INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS (3 Credits) The objectives of this course are to: Understand decision-making theories, their characteristics, and limitations, Learn how to select the best methods to represent data to be used for decision-making, Use available decision support systems and methods to solve several infrastructure-related decision-making problems, Interpret data generated by various decision support systems and use the generated data to recommend decisions, Become familiar with a variety of decision support systems that would stimulate interest to conduct research in closely related areas. Click here to download the course syllabus.
	CGN3700C CIVIL ENGINEERING MEASUREMENTS (4 Credits) The objectives of this course are to: Understand the basics of experimentation, including types of experiments, units, and technical reporting, Describe the hardware involved in experiments, such as electronics, measurement system components, system calibration, and system response, Learn methods of data analysis that include probability, statistics, uncertainty analysis, regression and correlation, signal characterization, and signal analysis, Apply conventional surveying techniques to compute distances, angles, and areas in large scale problems, Study the basic principles of emerging data acquisition techniques such as GPS and GIS, Conduct experiments to measure certain characteristics of engineering systems. Click here to download the course syllabus. Click here to visit the UCF Webcourses page and access instructional materials.
	CCE4004 CONSTRUCTION METHODS (3 Credits) The objectives of this course is to learn about materials, methods, equipment, and practices used in various construction activities. Construction activities to be examined include earthwork, concrete, timber, steel, and masonry. The course also emphasizes on building codes, design of concrete mixes and formwork, construction equipment selection and configuration, and safety and health issues. Click here to download the course syllabus.
	CGN3501C CIVIL ENGINEERING MATERIALS (3 Credits) The objectives of this course are to: Understand the behavior of construction materials, Evaluate the properties of aggregates, Identify different types of cements, Design a cement concrete mix, Understand placing, finishing, curing, and their effects on concrete properties, Perform laboratory testing of steel, aluminum, fresh concrete, and hardened concrete, Identify different types of masonry and their characterization tests in the laboratory, Characterize asphalt binders and carry our a complete mix design of hot mix asphalt. Click here to download the course syllabus.
	EGN3331 MECHANICS OF MATERIALS (3 Credits) The objectives of this course are to: Introduce the fundamental principles of mechanics of deformable bodies, Study the behavior of structural members under axial, torsion, and transverse loads, Build a strong foundation for civil and mechanical engineering courses, Apply the concepts of the mechanics of deformable bodies to engineering problems. Click here to download the course syllabus.

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	CMCE2455 MATERIALS AND METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION (2 Credits) The objectives of this course are to: Learn the different building systems and constraints, Learn the site excavation methods, the engineering properties of soils and subsurface exploration techniques, and different foundations types, Be familiar with different construction materials, and understand their properties and the advantages and disadvantages of each method of construction, Understand the different framing types, and the possibilities and limitation of each, as well as to learn under what circumstances each one would be selected, Be familiar with bridge construction technologies, Be familiar with highway construction techniques, Understand the basic principles of construction management including types of contract types, specifications, and drawing, Learn the basics of construction scheduling and the use of the Critical Path Method (CPM) technique.
	CMCE2320 CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT II (3 Credits) The objectives of this course are to: Understand the basics of construction planning, operations, and management processes, Know the responsibilities of the various members of the construction team required to insure quality control. Recognize the responsibilities of the resident engineer, construction manager, inspectors, engineer and owner, Learn different types of construction contracts, and compare and contrast their differences and similarities, Learn how to run meetings and handle negotiations, Understand the basics of value engineering and its application in construction planning and management, Recognize the importance of construction safety, and study the provisions set by OSHA in order to enforce health and safety standards in a construction jobsite.
	CMCE1224 MATERIALS AND METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION II (3 Credits) The objectives of this course are to: Learn the different building systems and constraints, methods of site excavation and the engineering properties of soils and subsurface exploration techniques, Know the different types of foundations used and under which conditions each is used, Be familiar with the different materials used in construction and understand their properties and the advantages and disadvantages of each method of construction, Understand the different types of framing used and the possibilities and limitation of each by studying various buildings and under what circumstances each one would be selected, Learn the principles of a cladding system, the function it performs and the advantages and disadvantages of the different systems and the principles of joint design.
	CMCE1220 CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT I (3 Credits) The objectives of this course are to: Evaluate the construction process from the initial conception to the final walkthrough, Recognize the importance of building codes, zoning laws, construction safety, project documentation, and ethics, Discuss the role of key players in a construction project such as the: client, contractors, architects, engineers, suppliers, and fabricators, Compare and contrast the difference between private developers and public agencies.