• CIM 3320: Road Construction Intern II

  2.00 Credits

  Middle Tennessee State University

  
  Prerequisite: Permission of department. This 400-hour, hands-on training will further enhance the training received in CIM 3310. It will consist of working with earth moving equipment, pavers, compaction equipment, milling and cutting equipment, crushing equipment, recycling/stabilizing equipment, below grade construction. Trained industry professionals will lead this effort and put the interns through highly structured training program. This training will take place at the participant's dealer location.
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• CIM 3600: Adv Concrete Project Mgmt

  3.00 Credits

  Middle Tennessee State University

  
  Prerequisites: CIM 1010, 3060. A continuation of the construction management concepts taught in CIM 3060. Emphasis on application of advanced project management concepts. A group activity involving management of a complex concrete construction project.
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• CIM 4010: Design and Construction Issues

  3.00 Credits

  Middle Tennessee State University

  
  Prerequisites: CIM 1010, 3200. A review of concrete construction materials and their physical and mechanical properties. Special emphasis placed on the concepts of mechanics of materials and resolving design/construction mismatches.
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• CIM 4030: Issues in Concrete Industry

  1.00 Credits

  Middle Tennessee State University

  
  Prerequisite: CIM 3100. Involves a case study approach to critically analyzing historical and current events in the concrete and construction industry. Particular emphasis on developing a managerial decision-making process incorporating ethical, legal, financial, and other business perspectives.
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• CIM 4050: Mgmt Concrete Prod: Ordering

  3.00 Credits

  Middle Tennessee State University

  
  Prerequisites: ET 3910; CIM 1010, 3000, and 3050. Provides student with basic understanding on managing order and delivery processes common to all concrete products. Emphasis on planning, organizing, and controlling at both the first-line supervisory and managerial levels. Key differences in the order and delivery functions of ready mix concrete, concrete masonry, pre-cast concrete, pre-stress concrete, and concrete pipe supplemented by product-specific guest lectures and plant tours.
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• CIM 4060: Mgmt Concrete Prod: Facilities

  3.00 Credits

  Middle Tennessee State University

  
  Prerequisites: CIM 1010, 3000, and 3050; ET 3910. Provides student with basic understanding of managing the manufacturing process common to all concrete products production facilities. Emphasis on planning, organizing, and controlling at both the first-line supervisory and managerial levels. Review of key differences in manufacturing process of ready mix concrete, concrete masonry, precast concrete, pre-stress concrete, and concrete pipe explained through product-specific guest lectures and plant tours.
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• CIM 4070: Concrete Contract Personnel

  3.00 Credits

  Middle Tennessee State University

  
  Prerequisite: CIM declared major and senior standing. Application of personnel management techniques in the contracting business. Emphasis on adapting management styles to various employee personality traits, training techniques, personal management, effective and efficient management of equipment and other resources, and leadership development.
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• CIM 4100: Field Mgmt and Supervision

  3.00 Credits

  Middle Tennessee State University

  
  Prerequisite: Senior standing. Offers knowledge and skills to effectively manage concrete construction jobsite activities. Emphasis on safety, equipment identification and use, maintenance, contingency plans, and worksite productivity.
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• CIM 4150: Conc Prob: Diagn, Prev, Disp

  3.00 Credits

  Middle Tennessee State University

  
  Prerequisite: Senior standing and declared CIM major. Diagnosing and preventing problems related to concrete production, testing, construction, and performance. Identifying causes of fresh and hardened concrete problems such as fast and slow setting, air content variations, low strength, cracking, and scaling. Pre-job conferences and dispute resolution methods.
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• CIM 4200: Senior Concrete Lab

  2.00 Credits

  Middle Tennessee State University

  
  Prerequisite: Must be a declared CIM major. Opportunity for students to gain in-depth knowledge of the technical aspects of concrete and cement chemistry in a laboratory environment. The student will be evaluated by his/her ability to investigate a concrete situation and resolve the issue with a laboratory project. Graded activities include in-class exercises, written reports, and oral presentations. One hour lecture and three hours laboratory.
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