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EM471 Technology and Innovation Management
Credits: 3 (3,0,0) Prerequisites: Senior level Standing
This course will introduce the student to the basic principles of managing technology and
innovation in the corporate environment and the critical role technology plays as a strategic
resource to achieve an organization's business objectives. The course focuses on the challenges
inherent in attempting to take advantage of both incremental or routine innovation and more
radical or revolutionary changes in products and processes. Topics will include the evolution of
technology, technology assessment, technology transfer, technology acceptance, technology
lifecycle, understanding technological innovation in industry and organizational contexts,
intellectual property, and the new product/service development process.

EM473 Energy Resources Management
Credits: 3 (3,0,0) Prerequisites: Senior level Standing
This course examines the four major components of energy management: supply, demand,
regulation and environment; and the concepts and principles behind successful energy
management. Topics include energy auditing and economic analysis; management control and
maintenance systems; sustainability and high performance green buildings; alternative energy
systems; boilers and fired systems; cogeneration and HVAC systems; ground source heat pumps;
lighting and electrical management; natural gas purchasing; thermal storage; codes and
standards; indoor air quality; utility deregulation and energy systems outsourcing; energy security
risk analysis methods; and financing energy management projects.
EM474 Environmental Management
Credits: 3 (3,0,0) Prerequisites: Senior level Standing
This course introduces various types of pollution: gaseous, liquid and solid pollution. The course
will discuss the several modern environmental measures practiced in abating pollution and wastes
of different natures. The course will discuss as well the environmental assessment methods and
environmental standards and regulations (both national and international).

EM475 Building Information Modeling
Credits: 3 (3,0,0) Prerequisites: CEE101 and EM203
This course provides students with solid hand-on knowledge about BIM through the
understanding of its theoretical and historical backgrounds as well as the practical exercises of the
related various BIM software tools. Students work with various software tools to create BIM
models that extract quantities for estimation purposes on the basis of input resources as well as
that operate construction schedules (4D simulation) for project planning. Furthermore, students
will experience a virtual construction management process that integrates 3D BIM Model with
scheduling and costing, what is called, 5D simulation.

EM482 Construction Equipment and Methods
Credits: 3 (3,0,0) Prerequisites: EM304 and EM306
The course covers the construction equipment and methods for civil/structural facilities with an
emphasis on equipment-paced operations including safety aspects. Topics covered include
construction equipment categories, capabilities and limitations, fleet operations, methods, and
procedures. Cost analysis, selection and utilization, and production of construction equipment for
buildings, and earthworks. Methods for Concrete and Steel construction. Safety and planning
requirements for construction sites and projects.

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