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BC-5514: Principles and Practices of Construction I

Description: Using a case study approach coupled with several term projects to achieve its objectives, this course covers the principles and practices of construction means and methods for CSI divisions 1-6 with emphasis on concrete, masonry, and steel construction. The course also integrates topics in project management, including project contract types and delivery methods, bonds and insurance, conceptual and detailed cost estimating methods, planning and scheduling techniques, and resource/cost scheduling. Graduate standing required.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: N/A

Required By: BC-5524

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 2

Average GPA: 3.78 (rounds to A-)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 72.30%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 0.00%

Graff Aleksandra Markovic202260.0%40.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.661
Xuan Lv202392.3%7.7%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.901

Grade Distribution Over Time

1234GPA
Fall 2022Fall 2023Term050% W