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CONSTRUCTION SYSTEMS

CIVENGR 360
Course Description

Introduction to the parts and pieces of a building at the construction level. How a building is built from start to finish, and how the individual building systems affect one another. Systems, how they interact, design and construction, cost implications, schedule implications.

Prerequisties

EMA 201 , PHYSICS 201 , PHYSICS 207 , PHYSICS 247 , graduate/professional standing, or member of Engineering Guest Students. Not open to students with credit in CIV ENGR 290.

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This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

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