Technology and Construction Management (TCM) courses
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TCM 110 Introduction to Engineering Design
Prerequisite: declared major in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Pre-Engineering.Introduction to design, computational methods, and design communication techniques. Computer aided design and computational analysis tools are introduced. Orthographic drawing, sketching theory and conventions, auxiliaries, sections, traditional dimensioning and tolerancing, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing are introduced.
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TCM 121 Construction Principles and Practice
An introductory course which investigates the principles and practices associated with common building structural systems-includes foundations, heavy timber, masonry, steel, sitecast concrete, and precast concrete. Course will focus on the development of a fundamental knowledge base for managing construction projects through case study and hands-on experience. Lab activities may include job site visits, Habitat for Humanity, and concrete field testing.
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TCM 122 Construction Materials and Methods
An introductory course which provides an overview of the materials and methods used in light framing and building finish systems from floor to roof and from exterior cladding to interior finishes. Includes wood light framing, light gage metal framing, roofing, glass and glazing, cladding systems, windows and doors, interior finishes, ceilings, and floors. This course will focus on development of a fundamental knowledge base through case-study, detailed product analysis, and hands-on experience. Lab activities may include job site visits and work with Habitat for Humanity or other service agencies.
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TCM 123 Introduction to Construction for Non-Construction Majors
An introductory course which explores materials, principles and practices associated with building systems used in commercial and residential construction. Topics of discussion will include structural systems, light framing, roofing, exterior cladding systems and interior finishes. External class activities may include jobsite visits.
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TCM 221 Construction Documents and Quantity Take-off
Prerequisite: TCM 121 or TCM 122 or TCM 123.An introduction to construction drawings and specifications. The course will focus on quantity take-offs to use and interpret plans, details, sections, and elevations.
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TCM 223 Construction Surveying
Prerequisite: TCM 221; and MTH 261 or MTH 287.Construction field engineering activities to include surveying, site layout and dimensional control. Interpretation of plot books, site plans, and topographic maps is also included.
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TCM 226 Construction Project Administration
Prerequisite: TCM 221.A study of the legal and administrative aspects of construction projects. Includes use of documents, subcontracting, purchasing, changes, claims, payments, and closeout.
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TCM 267 Statics
Prerequisite: PHY 123 or PHY 203; and MTH 261 or 287.A study of the mechanics of forces associated with rigid bodies in equilibrium. Development of problem solving skills.
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TCM 273 Mechanics of Materials
Prerequisite: PHY 233.Introduces the principles of mechanics necessary for the solution of technical problems relating to strength, stiffness, and material selection, and is the student's first course in mechanical design. Topics covered include stress, strain, pressure vessel analysis, torsion, beams, columns, and combined stresses at a point.
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TCM 281 Dynamics
Prerequisite: PHY 233.An in-depth, quantitative treatment of technical problems involving motion and acceleration. Topics include plane motion; three dimensional motion; force, mass and acceleration; mechanical work and energy; and impulse and momentum. Linear and angular momentum.
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TCM 296 Readings in Technology
Prerequisite: permission of department head.Directed readings for individuals requiring additional depth or breadth of study. Outline of study must be approved prior to enrolling. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours.
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TCM 297 Topics in Technology
A variable content course with topics that can change from semester to semester depending on faculty and student interests. Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours.
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TCM 299 Cooperative Education in Technology
Prerequisite: permission of department head.The opportunity to earn academic credit in a planned learning process that integrates supervised work experience and education in an approved industrial setting. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours.
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TCM 303 Facilities Operation and Maintenance
Introduces history and concepts of facility management, with emphasis on definition of key terms and concepts. Introduction to operations and maintenance of buildings with an emphasis on techniques utilized to maintain facilities.
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TCM 311 Product Conceptualization and Design
Prerequisite: TCM 331 or concurrent enrollment.This course introduces product design as an iterative decision-making process. It also presents cost estimation and analysis. Students complete an integrative design project that applies the engineering design process to a real-world engineering problem.
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TCM 313 Virtual Design and Construction
Prerequisite: TCM 221.Using Building Information Modeling for facility space design and requirements analysis, construction materials selection, and quantity schedule development.
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TCM 315 Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
Prerequisite: MTH 280 and PHY 203.Introduces the concepts, laws, and problem solving methodologies needed for the solution of technical problems involving energy conversion, thermodynamics, and heat transfer. Topics covered include gas, vapor, and fluid properties; the laws of thermodynamics; and convective, radiative, and conductive heat transfer.
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TCM 318 Structural Design Principles
Prerequisite: TCM 267.The design of simple structural members used in construction. Topics include applications in concrete, steel, soils and wood, form design and other temporary structures used in construction.
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TCM 320 Construction Contracts, Specifications and Law
Prerequisite: LAW 231 or TCM 303.An introduction to basic construction contracts, specifications, and law. Discussion of the application of contract principles to construction contracts, together with a detail summary of specifications and other documents which form an essential part of construction contracts. Legal topics of special interest to construction professionals will also be discussed.
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TCM 321 Mechanical Systems for Buildings
Prerequisite: TCM 121 or TCM 122 or TCM 123; and MTH 134 or higher.This course addresses the principles and practices of heating, ventilation, cooling, plumbing and fire protection systems used in residential, commercial and industrial applications. Emphasis is placed on coordination of design, applicable codes, installation, and problem solving.
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TCM 322 Electrical Systems for Buildings
Prerequisite: TCM 221.This course addresses the principles and practices of electrical and lighting systems used in residential, commercial and industrial applications. Emphasis is placed on coordination of the NEC, design, and installation of various systems in the building process.
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TCM 324 Construction Cost Estimating
Prerequisite: TCM 221.A project oriented course where quantification and pricing of direct field costs and general condition costs from construction plans and specifications are developed. Course topics also include: development of feasibility, conceptual, lump sum, and unit costs estimates, production rates; development of bidding strategy; computerization estimates; and presentation of the bid.
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TCM 325 Fluid Mechanics
Prerequisite: TCM 315.Fundamentals of fluid mechanics. Properties of liquids and gases; fluid statics; fluid dynamics; hydraulic and pneumatic machines. Theory of incompressible flow.
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TCM 326 Construction Soils and Foundations
Prerequisite: TCM 267.An overview of the nature of soil materials and their engineering properties is coupled with simple, direct examples of analysis to show how construction methods and operations may be controlled or influenced. Introduces updated information developed in research and practices for applications to construction operations.
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TCM 331 Materials and Manufacturing Processes
Prerequisite: TCM 273.Properties of engineering materials, heat treatment, measurement and inspection, casting, forging, machining, and other traditional manufacturing processes.
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TCM 337 Quality Control and Measurement
Prerequisite: MTH 345 or QBA 237.This course covers basic techniques of quality control and metrology. Topics covered include basic statistics, process capability, statistical process control, sampling, and measuring and gauging techniques.
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TCM 347 Electrical Circuits
Prerequisite: TCM 322 or PHY 204.This course provides an in-depth treatment of electrical circuit analysis. Both theory and practical applications are discussed.
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TCM 350 Management and Control of Quality
A study of management and control of quality as applied to both production and service enterprises. Topics include: basic quality systems, quality planning, international quality systems, supply chain management. In addition, an introduction to six sigma and design of experiments is included.
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TCM 354 Facility Planning
Investigates programming and space allocation for facility managers executing planned development. Master, strategic, and daily planning tools are explored.
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TCM 355 Production Planning and Control
Prerequisite: 53 hours.Production planning and control activities in the various industrial environments. Focus will be placed on the necessary prerequisites for an effective shop floor control system including computer simulation and modeling. Assemble-to-order, engineer-to-order, make-to-order, and make-to-stock are emphasized.
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TCM 358 Introduction to Technology Management
Provides students with a conceptual framework for understanding the social and economic environment of contemporary technology.
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TCM 359 Principles of Project Management
Prerequisite: 53 hours.A study of project management including the planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and coordinating functions used to achieve productivity enhancements in an industrial environment. Includes project management case studies from a variety of industries. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
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TCM 361 Service-Learning in Technology
Prerequisite: 30 hours and concurrent registration in an TCM course designated as a service- learning offering.This service component of an existing course incorporates community service with classroom instruction in industrial management to provide an integrative learning experience that addresses the practice of citizenship and promotes an awareness of a participation in public affairs. Includes 40 hours of service that benefits an external community organization, agency, or public service provider. Approved service placements and assignments will vary depending on the specific course topic and learning objectives; a list of approved placements and assignments is available from the instructor and the Citizenship and Service-Learning Office. May be repeated.
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TCM 365 Computer Integrated Manufacturing
Prerequisite: TCM 110; and TCM 347 or concurrent enrollment.A study of the design, integration, and information flow, associated with automated manufacturing systems. Topics covered include CAD/CAM, robotics, and PLC applications.
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TCM 366 Advanced Mechanical and Electrical Systems
Prerequisite: TCM 321 and TCM 322.In depth analysis of various types of building mechanical, electrical, and low voltage systems. Emphasis will be placed on utilizing building automation controls and energy management strategies for maximizing building efficiency.
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TCM 396 Readings in Technology
Prerequisite: permission of Department Head.Directed readings for individuals requiring additional depth or breadth of study. Outline of study must be approved prior to enrolling. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours.
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TCM 397 Special Topics
A variable content course intended to provide opportunities for intensive study or research in an area of specific interest for students in the degrees offered by the Technology and Construction Management Department. Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours.
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TCM 399 Cooperative Education in Industry
Prerequisite: 60 hours and permission of Department Head.The opportunity to earn academic credit in a planned learning process that integrates supervised work experience and education in an approved industrial setting. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours.
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TCM 401 Construction Leadership
Prerequisite: TCM 494.Students will examine the interpersonal, social and communication skills necessary to be successful in the construction industry. Emphasis will be placed on case study analyses and active learning strategies to improve overall emotional intelligence and leadership abilities.
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TCM 402 Facility Administration
Prerequisite: TCM 354.Covers the procedural, tracking, and resource requirements needed to carry out the responsibilities assigned to the facility function. Topics of study include portfolio management, contracts and specifications, and the coordination of personnel.
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TCM 411 Mechanical Design and Analysis
Prerequisite: TCM 331 or concurrent enrollment.This course deals with mechanism design and design for manufacture. Topics include tolerancing, material selection, cost estimation, process planning, product fabrication, and mechanism synthesis.
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TCM 424 Mechanical and Electrical Systems Estimating
Prerequisite: TCM 321 and TCM 322 and TCM 324.Quantity take-off and cost estimating for specialty construction work including plumbing, mechanical, and electrical systems. Students perform a complete take-off, pricing, and bid preparation for a small commercial construction project.
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TCM 425 Construction Planning and Scheduling
Prerequisite: TCM 324.Introduction to the basic principles, techniques, and practices used by contractors to plan, schedule, and update construction projects timelines. Extensive use of commercial scheduling software.
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TCM 427 Construction Equipment Management
Prerequisite: TCM 324.Study of the basic principles, practices, and techniques used in the construction industry for selecting and managing construction equipment. Focuses on understanding the time value of money, estimating equipment ownership and operating costs, selecting the proper equipment for specific construction tasks, and estimating equipment production.
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TCM 438 Systems Integration
Prerequisite: TCM 365 or TCM 366.A project based course in distributed system integration and control. Students will gain experience in hardware interfacing, control software development, and system performance metric data collection and evaluation.
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TCM 453 Construction Cost Management
Prerequisite: ACC 201 and TCM 324.Introduction to financial and cost concepts used in the construction industry. Emphasizes the analysis and use of financial statements, job cost accounting systems, and cost control.
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TCM 454 Construction Safety and Quality Management
Prerequisite: TCM 324.This course introduces safety and quality management principles for construction managers. Topics include safety and health standards, job-site safety assessment, accident prevention, planning for quality activities, and quality assurance/quality control strategies.
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TCM 455 Safety Management
Occupational safety and health standards and codes. Hazard recognition, accident costs, accident prevention, ethics and administration. OSHA certification is not offered with this course. Cannot receive credit for both TCM 454 and TCM 455.
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TCM 456 Supervision
Prerequisite: 53 hours.A study of the role of the supervisor and the concepts and techniques that may be utilized to optimize productivity. Topics include the legal aspects of supervision, roles and responsibilities of the supervisor and guiding teamwork.
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TCM 458 Technology Management
Prerequisite: TCM 358.Technology issues related to operations and production management. Focuses on the design, management, and improvement of operation systems and processes.
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TCM 491 Management Competition
Prerequisite: permission.Participation in planning, preparation, execution and debriefing for a management competition team sponsored by industry or an educational association, and coached by a member of the department faculty. The fulfillment of these requirements must be verified by the faculty coach and the department head. Participation in all aspects of the competition is required. May be repeated to a maximum of three hours. Graded Pass/Not Pass only.
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TCM 494 Professional Internship
Prerequisite: permission of department head.Recommend completion during the summer preceding the senior year. The integration of supervised work experience and education in an approved industrial setting. May also serve as the information gathering phase of the capstone project in which students demonstrate achievement of program objectives through solution of a problem provided by an industry sponsor.
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TCM 497 Special Topics
Prerequisite: permission of department head.A variable content course intended to provide opportunities for intensive study or research in an area of specific interest for students in the degrees offered by the Technology and Construction Management Department. Consult the semester class schedule for current offerings under this number. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours.
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TCM 498 Senior Design
Prerequisite: TCM 411.Capstone experience for all engineering technology majors. Students will participate in interdisciplinary teams to perform applied research, bringing a product from conceptual design through manufacture. Activities will include detail design and tolerancing, material selection, cost estimation, process planning, schedule and material requirements planning, distribution system design, software planning and implementation, and product fabrication. Course deliverables will include a written report, all design data and analyses, and one or more working, physical products.
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TCM 499 Senior Project
Prerequisite: permission of department head.A capstone project in which students demonstrate attainment of program objectives through solution of a problem provided by an industry sponsor. Requires technical report and oral presentation. Evaluated by committee from faculty and industry. Team projects are permissible and encouraged. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
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TCM 502 Healthcare Facility Management
Prerequisite: MTH 181 and TCM 401.Examines facility management attributes related to maintenance and operations; regulatory compliance; planning, design and construction; and administration unique to healthcare. May be taught concurrently with TCM 602. Cannot receive credit for both TCM 502 and TCM 602.
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TCM 511 Product Design and Development
Prerequisite: TCM 359; and 80 hours; and undergraduate majors in the Department of Technology and Construction Management must be admitted to a degree program.An overview of the product development process from concept generation to design in an entrepreneurial environment. The perspectives of marketing, design and manufacturing are blended into a single approach of product development. Provides students with an appreciation for the realities of industrial practice and for the complex and essential roles played by the various members of product development teams. May be taught concurrently with TCM 611. Cannot receive credit for both TCM 511 and TCM 611.
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TCM 545 Program and Portfolio Management
Prerequisite: TCM 359; and 80 hours; and undergraduate majors in the Department of Technology and Construction Management must be admitted to a degree program.Provides an overview of program and portfolio management with a primary focus on overall success of the organization. Offers students an opportunity to develop a foundational understanding of program and portfolio management that aligns with strategic objectives and goals as well as organizational values and culture. May be taught concurrently with TCM 645. Cannot receive credit for both TCM 545 and TCM 645.
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TCM 551 Project Schedule and Cost Management
Prerequisite: TCM 359; and 80 hours; and undergraduate majors in the Department of Technology and Construction Management must be admitted to a degree program.The use of schedule and cost management tools and techniques to deliver projects on time and within budget. Topics include resource-loaded schedule development, baseline budgeting, cost estimating, analysis of alternatives, decision-making under risk, and cost and schedule management through earned value management. May be taught concurrently with TCM 651. Cannot receive credit for both TCM 551 and TCM 651.
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TCM 555 Statistical Quality Control and Design of Experiments
Prerequisite: QBA 237 or equivalent; and 80 hours; and undergraduate majors in the department of Technology and Construction Management must be admitted to degree program.Topics include the practice of statistical techniques widely used in industry to improve quality, reduce costs, and optimize processes. Minimization of variability and basic approaches to statistically designed experiments are emphasized. May be taught concurrently with TCM 655. Cannot receive credit for both TCM 555 and TCM 655.
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TCM 596 Readings in Technology Management
Prerequisite: permission of department head.Directed readings for individuals requiring additional depth or breadth of study. Outline of study must be approved prior to enrolling. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours. May be taught concurrently with TCM 696. Cannot receive credit for both TCM 596 and TCM 696.
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TCM 597 Topics in Technology Management
A variable content course with topics that depend on faculty and student interests. Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. May be repeated to a maximum of nine hours when content varies. May be taught concurrently with TCM 697. Cannot receive credit for both TCM 597 and TCM 697.
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TCM 602 Healthcare Facility Management
Prerequisite: permission.Examines facility management attributes related to maintenance and operations; regulatory compliance; planning, design and construction; and administration unique to healthcare. May be taught concurrently with TCM 502. Cannot receive credit for both TCM 502 and TCM 602.
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TCM 611 Product Design and Development
Prerequisite: TCM 701 and acceptance in the Master of Science in Project Management or Graduate Certificate in Project Management programs; or permission from the program director.An overview of the product development process from concept generation to design in an entrepreneurial environment. The perspectives of marketing, design and manufacturing are blended into a single approach of product development. Provides students with an appreciation for the realities of industrial practice and for the complex and essential roles played by the various members of product development teams. May be taught concurrently with TCM 511. Cannot receive credit for both TCM 511 and TCM 611.
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TCM 645 Program and Portfolio Management
Prerequisite: TCM 701 and acceptance in the Master of Science in Project Management or Graduate Certificate in Project Management programs; or permission from the program director.Provides an overview of program and portfolio management with a primary focus on overall success of the organization. Offers students an opportunity to develop a foundational understanding of program and portfolio management that aligns with strategic objectives and goals as well as organizational values and culture. May be taught concurrently with TCM 545. Cannot receive credit for both TCM 545 and TCM 645.
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TCM 651 Project Schedule and Cost Management
Prerequisite: TCM 701 and acceptance in the Master of Science in Project Management or Graduate Certificate in Project Management programs; or permission from the program director.The use of schedule and cost management tools and techniques to deliver projects on time and within budget. Topics include resource-loaded schedule development, baseline budgeting, cost estimating, analysis of alternatives, decision-making under risk, and cost and schedule management through earned value management. May be taught concurrently with TCM 551. Cannot receive credit for both TCM 551 and TCM 651.
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TCM 655 Statistical Quality Control and Design of Experiments
Topics include the practice of statistical techniques widely used in industry to improve quality, reduce costs, and optimize processes. Minimization of variability and basic approaches to statistically designed experiments are emphasized. May be taught concurrently with TCM 555. Cannot receive credit for both TCM 555 and TCM 655.
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TCM 696 Readings in Technology Management
Prerequisite: permission of department head.Directed readings for individuals requiring additional depth or breadth of study. Outline of study must be approved prior to enrolling. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours. May be taught concurrently with TCM 596. Cannot receive credit for both TCM 596 and TCM 696.
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TCM 697 Topics in Technology Management
A variable content course with topics that depend on faculty and student interests. Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. May be repeated to a maximum of nine hours when content varies. May be taught concurrently with TCM 597. Cannot receive credit for both TCM 597 and TCM 697.
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TCM 701 Foundations of Project Management
Prerequisite: acceptance in the Master of Science in Project Management or Graduate Certificate in Project Management programs; or permission from the program director.This course provides a comprehensive overview of project management. The culture, principles, and basic techniques of project management are addressed using the project lifecycle as the primary organizational guideline. The project management functions of planning, organizing, motivating and controlling with an emphasis on the application to business and technology are explained. Basic tools of project management such as work breakdown structure, scheduling, contracting, earned value analysis, and risk management are explained and demonstrated.
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TCM 703 Project Risk and Quality Management
Prerequisite: TCM 701 and acceptance in the Master of Science in Project Management or Graduate Certificate in Project Management programs; or permission from the program director.This course explores the use of project risk and quality management tools and techniques at each stage of the project lifecycle. It also includes processes and instructions to develop project risk and quality management plans with in-depth analysis of the steps and elements to integrate them into the overall project plan.
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TCM 710 Project Leadership and Communications Management
Prerequisite: TCM 701 and acceptance in the Master of Science in Project Management or Graduate Certificate in Project Management programs; or permission from the program director.A practical and relevant course that focuses on the leadership and communication needed to manage a project successfully. Prepares students to handle project problems related to communication, motivation, performance, behavior, and crisis. Students analyze real life scenarios and develop solutions that are supported by the latest research to develop skills necessary for strong, effective project leadership and communications management.
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TCM 720 Project Management Training
Prerequisite: acceptance in the Master of Science in Project Management or Graduate Certificate in Project Management programs; or permission from the program director.This course provides a comprehensive overview of advanced project management concepts and provides preparation for PMP or CAPM certification. The course focuses on project management functions and process groups.
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TCM 726 Seminar in Project Management
Prerequisite: TCM 701; total of 21 graduate hours in the Project Management MS program of study; and permission of Project Management Program Director.Presentation and discussion of professional or technical problems in the organization and management of projects. Students are expected to demonstrate the ability to apply the knowledge and experience gained in their program of study to the critical evaluation and analysis of the theory, research and practice of project management.
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TCM 740 Agile Management of Innovation and Technology Seminar
Prerequisite: TCM 701 and acceptance in the Master of Science in Project Management or Graduate Certificate in Project Management programs; or permission from the program director.This course focuses on agile innovation and technology management in organizations. It provides an overview of the fundamentals of agile project management. Builds primarily on broad models of technological evolution and organizational change. Students are expected to demonstrate the ability to apply the knowledge and experience gained in their program of study to the critical evaluation and analysis of the theory, research, and practice of agile project management.
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TCM 750 Project Management Capstone
Prerequisite: TCM 701 and a total of 12 graduate hours in the Master of Science in Project Management or Graduate Certificate in Project Management programs; or permission from the program director.This course builds upon the foundation of prerequisite courses by discussing advanced problems encountered in the discipline of project management including practical examination of projects using the criteria of project excellence and project management maturity models. Students are expected to demonstrate the ability to apply the knowledge and experience gained in their program of study to the critical evaluation and analysis of the theory, research and practice of project management.
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TCM 760 Special Investigations
Prerequisite: TCM 701 and acceptance in the Master of Science in Project Management or Graduate Certificate in Project Management programs; or permission from the program director.The student in consultation with the advisor selects for in-depth study an area of project management determined by the interest and background of the student. May be repeated, but no more than three hours may be counted as credit toward a project management graduate program.
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TCM 792 Graduate Internship
Prerequisite: TCM 701 and acceptance in the Master of Science in Project Management or Graduate Certificate in Project Management programs; or permission from the program director.Educational experience in cooperation with the student's full-time employer including written, oral, and classroom assignments related to workplace improvement. May be repeated, but no more than three hours may be counted as credit toward a project management graduate program.
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TCM 798 Research
Prerequisite: TCM 701 and acceptance in the Master of Science in Project Management or Graduate Certificate in Project Management programs; or permission from the program director.Supervised research in project management. May be repeated, but no more than three hours may be counted as credit toward a project management graduate program. Graded Pass/Not Pass only.
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TCM 799 Thesis
Prerequisite: TCM 701; and acceptance in the Master of Science in Project Management program; and permission from the program director.Preparation of a thesis. May be repeated, but no more than three hours may be counted as credit toward a master's degree. Graded Pass/Not Pass only.