Discussion Materials:
Part 1: Course Syllabus (FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions)
FAQ 1: What will I learn? There is big difference between working on a project and
providing management and leadership for a project. You will learn specific management
skills that will enable you to be successful in managing any construction project. The
principles taught will provide both a residential and commercial construction perspective.
The course is divided into 20 lessons. The lessons are:
Lesson 1: Review of Specification and Plans/Details
Lesson 2: Detailed Quantity Survey
Lesson 3: Unit Cost Derivation
Lesson 4: Summary of Total Project Costs
FAQ 2: What is the format for each lesson?
Introduction:
Each lesson will provide an introduction to the general concepts and principles to be
learned.
Lesson Objectives:
Next, each lesson objective will explain what you will learn and how to apply the
knowledge. The best way to review each concept is to ask the question, “At the end of this
lesson concept I should know __________________ and I should be able to do
______________.
How to Proceed:
You will then be given instructions on how to proceed through the lesson. The instructions
may include reading text materials, reviewing a case study or solving a practice problem
from the discussion materials.
Discussion Materials:
This area will provide additional direction and guidance about understanding certain
concepts. This area will also provide examples that will better explain concepts from the
text materials.
Self-Check Questions:
Sample quiz questions with answers will help you assess your readiness to take the lesson
quiz.
Lesson Quiz:
This will be a ten-question quiz. The questions will be multiple choice or true/false. The
questions will test lesson vocabulary, definitions and applications of concepts and
principles.
Assignments:
Six assignments will be given. The assignments will be application oriented so that you
may practice and develop greater skill in certain areas. The assignments will be mostly case
study problem solving.
FAQ 3: How will I be tested? After each lesson you will have some sample, self-check
quiz questions that will help you determine if you are prepared to take the lesson quiz.
There will be a ten-question quiz at the end of each lesson. The questions will be multiple
choice or true/false. The questions will test lesson vocabulary definitions and applications
of concepts and principles.
All quizzes and exams are closed book. No quizzes or exams made be copied or
printed out from the computer.
FAQ 4: What is the schedule and when do we meet? This course offers great flexibility
because there are no scheduled classes. The most important schedule is to watch and
complete assignments, quizzes and exams on or before the due dates. There may be special
occasions when help sessions are held. Watch for these announcements on Blackboard or
through email.
FAQ 5: When are lessons, quizzes and assignments due? Refer to the Announcements
and Course Information in Blackboard.
FAQ 6: What happens if I turn quizzes and assignments in late? You can not turn
quizzes in late because they automatically turn of on the ending date and time. Quizzes can
not be made-up. Construction is a time sensitive business. All assignments must be turned
in on time. Late assignments will receive points no greater than a 50% score of total points.
Special arrangements may be made if it is cleared by the instructor before the due date. This
must be done by email.
FAQ 7: What materials will I study? The reference texts book will be used for the course
is Estimating Construction Cost, current edition, 2002, Robert L. Peurifoy, Garold D.
Oberlender, McGraw-Hill Publishers. Reference books are available at the HAU Library.
All other materials will be available on-line through HAU Canvas.
FAQ 8: How do I access HAU Canvas? HAU Canvas can be accessed through your
Canvas student account. Once in go to HAU Canvas courses at the left side of the page.
Click on courses.
FAQ 9: What is HAU Canvas and how do I use it? HAU Canvas allows you, the
instructor and other students to communicate with one another, share information and learn
together. Explore the buttons on the left side of the screen. If you select the help button at
the top of the screen you can go to the student manual and other FAQ’s.
FAQ 10: How do I get help? It is preferred that you use email to receive help. You can
locate the instructor, teaching assistants and students in the class through the
communications button of HAU Canvas. Office hours will also be posted.
FAQ 11: How much time should this course take each week? Each lesson and quiz may
take between 1 to 2 hours depending on the student. Each assignment will take between 3
to 4 hours to complete, once again depending on the student. You will be given a 2hour
limit for each exam.
