NEW COURSE PROPOSALS: Lecture/Lab or Lecture/Activity COMBINATION PROPOSAL
College: [Engineering and Computer Science]
Department: [ CECM ]
Note: Use this form to request two courses that are co-requisites with each other such as Lecture/Lab or
Lecture/Activity combinations. These are routinely published together in the printed Catalog and SOC as in BIOL 101/L (3/1). However, these are technically two entries in the Solar Catalog: BIOL 101 (3) and BIOL 101L (1). This form allows you to request both the lecture/lab and lecture/activity courses together.
1. Course information for Catalog Entry
Subject Abbreviation and Number: [CM 601 Advanced Construction Contracts (3)]
Course Title: [CM 601 Advanced Construction Contracts (3)]
Lecture Units: [3] units Course Prerequisites: [](if any) Course Corequisites: [](if any)
Recommended Preparatory Courses: [ ] (if any)
2. Course Description for Printed Catalog: Notes: If grading is NC/CR only, please state in course description. If a course numbered less than 500 is available for graduate credit, please state “Available for graduate credit in the catalog description.”
[The course introduces alternative project delivery method such as Design-Build and Public-Private Partnership (P3), roles of project participants; procuring services, organizing and managing alternative delivery contracts. Three (3) hours of lecture-discussion per week]
3. Date of Proposed Implementation: (Semester/Year): [ Spring] / [ 2014 ] Comments 4. Course Level
[ ]Undergraduate Only [ ]Graduate Only [ ]Graduate/Undergraduate
5. Course Abbreviation “Short title” (maximum of 17 characters and spaces) Lecture Short Title: [A•D•V••C•N•S•T ••C•O•N•T• ]
6. Basis of Grading:
[ ]Credit/No Credit Only [X]Letter Grade Only [ ]CR/NC or Letter Grade 7. Number of times a courses may be taken:
[ X ] May be taken for credit for a total of [1] times, or for a maximum of [3] units
[ ] Multiple enrollments are allowed within a semester 8. C-Classification: (e.g., Lecture-discussion (C-4).)
Lecture [3] units @ [C] [4]
9. Replaces Current Experimental Course?
[ ] YES [ X ] NO
Replaces Course Number/Suffix:[ ]
10. Proposed Courses Use: (Check all that apply)
[ X ]Own Program: [ ]Major [ ]Minor [ ]Masters [ ]Credential [ ]Other
[ ] Requirement or Elective in another Program
[ ] General Elective
[ ] General Education, Section [ ]
[ ] Meets GE Information Competence (IC) Requirement
[ ] Meets GE Writing Intensive (WI) Requirement
[ ] CommunityService Learning (CS)
[ ] Cross-listed with: (List courses)[ ]
11. Justification for Request: Course use in program, level, use in General Education, Credential, or other. Include information on overlap/duplication of courses within and outside of department or program.(Attach)
12. Estimate of Impact on Resources within the Department, for other Departments and the University. (Attach)
(See Resource List)
13. Course Outline and Syllabus (Attach)Include methods of evaluation, suggested texts, and selected bibliography.
Describe the difference in expectations of graduates and undergraduates for all 400 level courses that are offered to both.
14. Indicate which of the PROGRAM’S measurable Student Learning Outcomes are addressed in this course. (Attach)
15. Assessment of COURSE objectives (Attach)
A. Identify each of the course objectives and describe how the student performance will be assessed
(For numbers 14 and 15, you can use, as a guide, the Course Alignment Matrix and the Course Objectives Chart) 16. If this is a General Education course combination, indicate how the General Education
Measurable Student Learning Outcomes (from the appropriate section) are addressed in this course. (Attach)
17. Methods of Assessment for Measurable Student Learning Outcomes (Attach) A. Assessment tools
B. Describe the procedure dept/program will use to ensure the faculty teaching the course will be involved in the assessment process (refer to the university’s policy on assessment.)
18. Record of Consultation: (Normally all consultation should be with a department chair or program coordinator.)If more space is needed attach statement and supporting memoranda.
Date: Dept/College:
Department Chair/ Program Coordinator
Concur (Y/N)
[ 10/12/12 ] [ CECM/CECS ] [ Nazaret Dermendjian ] [Y]
[ 10/12/12 ] [ MSEM/CECS ] [ Ileana Costa ] [Y]
[ 10/12/12 ] [ ME/CECS ] [ Hamid Johari ] [Y]
[ 10/12/12 ] [ ECE/CECS ] [ Ali Amini ] [Y]
[ 10/12/12 ] [ CS/CECS ] [ Steven Stepanek ] [Y]
[ ] [ ] [ ] [ ]
Consultation with the Oviatt Library is needed to ensure the availability of appropriate resources to support proposed course curriculum.
Please send an email to: [email protected] [ 10/12/12 ]
19. Approvals:
Department Chair/Program Coordinator: Date: [ ]
College (Dean or Associate Dean): Date: [ ]
Educational Policies Committee: Date: [ ]
Graduate Studies Committee: Date: [ ]
Attachment: NEW COURSE PROPOSAL CM 601 11. Justification of Request
This certificate program is needed to fulfill the needs of the challenging design-build and the public-private partnership (P3) delivery methods of contract that the transportation industry is utilizing in their projects and increasingly used in the construction industry. MTA wants to start offering it to its employees as soon as Summer 2013.
12. Estimated Impact on Resources within the Department, for other Departments and the University
13. Course Outline and Syllabus
California State University Northridge
Department of Civil Engineering & Construction Management
CMT601: Advanced Construction Contracts (3 units)
Summer 2013
Time Location
Class 5:00 – 7:45 p.m. R JD15265E
Instructor: Mohamed Hegab, Ph.D., MRICS, P.E, PMP. Office: JD 3509
Tel: 818-677-7034 Email:[email protected]
Course Web Page: Go to Moodle page (http://moodle.csun.edu) and log on using your email and password, then click on the link.
Office Hours: 4:00-5:00 p.m. MR Catalog Description:
The course introduces alternative project delivery method such as Design-Build and Public-Private Partnership (P3), roles of project participants; procuring services, organizing and managing of alternative delivery contracts. Three (3) hours of lecture-discussion per week.
Course Prerequisite: Instructor Approval Text
• Robert F. Cushman, Michael C. Loulakis (2001)" Design-Build Contracting Handbook", Aspen Publishers, 2nd Edition, ISBN: 0735521824
• Jeffrey Delmon (2011)" Public-Private Partnership Projects in Infrastructure: An Essential Guide for Policy Makers" Cambridge University Press.
Grade Distribution
Assignments & Quizzes = 10%
Project = 30%
Mid term Exam = 30%
Final Exam = 30 %
Grades distribution is tentative and subject to change Grading Scale
A 90% - 100% A- 85%- 89%
C 70% - 79% C- 65%- 69%
D 50% - 65% F Below 50%
Exam Policies:
• Anticipated exam time frame is specified below. If any of these dates represent a conflict, please notify the instructor for possible changes of exam dates.
• Make-up tests and quizzes will be allowed for only exceptional circumstances and proven medical emergencies.
• Midterm exams are not comprehensive. However, the final exam is comprehensive with emphasis on the latest material covered.
Assignment Policies:
• Consultation with other students for solving assignments is acceptable. But each student must report his/her work independently. All identical assignments may receive a score of zero on that assignment.
• Assignments are due by class time. one week from the date they are assigned
• Late assignments will receive point deduction at the rate of 10% per day. No assignment will be accepted after graded assignments are returned except for proven medical emergencies.
• Most exam problems will be similar to assignment problems. Therefore, solving assignments is a key in being successful in exams.
Students with Disabilities
If you have a disability and need accommodations, please register with the Disability Resources and Educational Services (DRES) office or the National Center on Deafness (NCOD). The DRES office is located in Bayramian Hall, room 110 and can be reached at (818) 677-2684. NCOD is located on Bertrand Street in Jeanne Chisholm Hall and can be reached at (818) 677-2054. If you would like to discuss your need for accommodations with me, please contact me to set up an appointment.
Academic Dishonesty
Agenda*
Week Topic Remarks
1 Introduction to Design-Build and Public-Private Partnership (P3)
2 The Effect of Licensing Laws on alternative delivery methods
3 Comparing Standard Form, P3 & Design-Build Contracts
4 Risk Allocation in P3 Contracts
5 Exam 1
6 Risk Allocation: Design-Build Contracts 7 Risk Allocation: Design-Build Contracts- Cont. 8 Insurance and Bonding Issues on Alternative
Delivery Methods
9 Design-Build Contracting with the Federal Government, with State and Local Agencies 10 The contractual Structure of P3 Contracts 11 Alternative Delivery Contracting on
Environmental Projects
12 Alternative Delivery Contracting in the High-technology Market
13 Alternative Delivery Methods Risks in the Transportation Arena
14 Performance Guarantees and Testing :Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer
15 Alternative Delivery Method Contract Case Study Final Exam
* The schedule is subject to change by the instructor
Bibliography
• James E. Koch, Douglas D. Gransberg, Keith R. Molenaar (2010) "Project Administration for Design-Build Contracts: A Primer for Owners, Engineers, and Contractors" ASCE Press, ISBN: 9780784410752
• James E. Koch, Douglas D. Gransberg, Keith R. Molenaar (2010) "Preparing for Design-Build Projects-A Primer for Owners, Engineers, and Contractors"ASCE Press, ISBN: 9780784408285 • Sidney Levy (2006), "Design-Build Project Delivery: Managing the Building Process from
Proposal Through Construction" McGraw-Hill Professional, ISBN: 0071461574
14. Indicate which of the Program’s Measurable Student Learning Outcomes are addressed in this course.
Student Learning Outcome
a) Utilize modern instruments, methods and techniques to implement construction contracts, documents, and codes;
b) Evaluate materials and methods for construction projects;
g) Produce and utilize design, construction, and operational documents; h) Perform economic analyses and cost estimates related to design, construction, and
maintenance of systems in the construction technical specialties; i) Select appropriate construction material and practices;
j) Apply principles of construction law and ethics;
k) Apply basic technical concepts to the solution of construction problems involving
hydraulics, hydrology, geotechnical, structures, construction scheduling and management, and construction safety;
15. Assessment of Course objectives
After completing this course, the student will be able to:
1) Demonstrate understanding of the design-build and P3 project delivery methods.
2) Demonstrate knowledge of the terminology associated with the design-build and P3 delivery methods.
3) Demonstrate knowledge of the design-build and P3 contracts.
4) Demonstrate knowledge of the responsibilities of the owner in the design-build and P3 delivery methods.
COURSE ALIGNMENT MATRIX
Directions: Assess the how well ________ (course) contributes to the program’s student learning outcomes by rating each course objective for that course with an I, P or D.
I=introduced (basic level of proficiency is expected)
P=practiced (proficient/intermediate level of proficiency is expected)
D=demonstrated (highest level/most advanced level of proficiency is expected)
Course Objectives S tu d en t L ea rn in g O u tc o m e a S tu d en t L ea rn in g O u tc o m e b S tu d en t L ea rn in g O u tc o m e g S tu d en t L ea rn in g O u tc o m e h S tu d en t L ea rn in g O u tc o m e i S tu d en t L ea rn in g O u tc o m e j S tu d en t L ea rn in g O u tc o m e k R em ar k s
1. Demonstrate understanding of the design-build and P3 project delivery methods.
I P P
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the terminology associated with the design-build and P3 delivery method.
I D
3. Demonstrate knowledge of with the design-build and P3 contracts.
D P P
4. Demonstrate knowledge of the responsibilities of the owner in the design-build and P3 delivery methods.
D
5. Demonstrate understanding of the process of selecting design-build entities.
Course Objectives Assessments of Student Performance 1. Demonstrate understanding of the design-build and P3 project
delivery method.
Assessment will be based on the knowledge students will learn from Exams & Quizzes
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the terminology associated with the design-build and P3 delivery method.
Assessment will be based on the knowledge students will learn from Exams & Quizzes
3. Demonstrate knowledge of the design-build and P3 contracts. Assessment will be based on the knowledge students will learn from Exams & Quizzes
4. Demonstrate knowledge of the responsibilities of the owner in the design-build and P3 delivery methods.
Assessment will be based on the knowledge students will learn from Exams & Quizzes
5. Demonstrate understanding of the process of selecting design-build entities.
16. If this is a General Education course, indicate how the General Education Measurable Student Learning Outcomes (from the appropriate section) are addressed in this course.
NA
17. Methods of Assessment for Measurable Student Learning Outcomes A. Assessment Tools
The assessment tools used in this course are standard for the department and include: 1. Student performance on homework and in-class discussions;
2. A written student assessment of their own success at meeting the course learning outcomes;
3. Student evaluation of the course; 4. Quizzes;
5. Exams
B. Procedure to Assure Faculty Involvement in Assessment
