CIVILEN 5840
Transcript Abbreviation:
Const Contract
Course Description:
Practical aspects of the development and interpretation of contracts and claims focusing on the construction industry.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Graduate
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course
(N/A)
Cross-Listings
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours:
3.00
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits
(N/A)
Total Completions Allowed
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
12 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: 2810 (682), or permission of instructor.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for 686.
Course Goals / Objectives:
Recognize the elements of contract, from formation to termination with emphasis on the construction process
Understand the principles of "remedy" in the contractual setting
Gain understand of various legal issues, matters and concepts which the design professional, contractor and/or owner may encounter in today's world
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC | LAB | LAB Inst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction, The Construction Industry,Ethical Considerations,The Contract | 10.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| The Contract: Formation Principles, Conditions, Construction Performance, Breach, Remedies, Termination | 10.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| The American Legal System; Real Property; Construction Contracts; Bidding; Employment Contracts; Forms of Business, Proposals; | 10.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Torts; General Conditions, Finances; Professional Liability, Dispute Resolution, Drawings and Specs; Insurance & Bonds; Open Forum Panel Discussion. | 10.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Midterm Exam | 25% |
| Final Exam | 40% |
| Homework assignments | 20% |
| Term Paper | 10% |
| Attendance | 5% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Contracts and the Legal Environment for Engineers and Architects Seventh Edition | Joseph T. Bockrath and Fredric L. Plotnick |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
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ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
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ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
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Embedded Literacies Info
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Attachments
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Additional Notes or Comments
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