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3.00 Credits
3 cl hrs, 3 cr Projects, supervised by a faculty advisor, that are chosen for their special interest to students and their relevance to facilities management. Examples of individual projects are: developing maintenance, energy conservation, or emergency management plans for a facility; studying the effect of variable air volume systems on indoor air quality; and determining the effect of utility deregulation on the costs of operating buildings. An example of a group project would be two to four students from different disciplines preparing an assessment and capital improvement plan for a facility. The program faculty will determine if students will be required to take FM 900 or FM 902. Those without sufficient experience in the facilities management field will take FM 900. All others will take FM 902. Prerequisites: FMGT 2610/FM 610, FMGT 3710/FM 710, FMGT 3720/FM 720
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3.00 Credits
3 cl hrs, 3 cr This course will teach students how to analyze and report on a facility's financial performance. Topics include revenue, operating and capital budgets and the use of tax incentives for financing facilities development. Present value techniques for analyzing a facility's long-term financing options and for evaluating capital improvement projects will also be covered. The use of computers to perform financial analyses is required. Prerequisite: MAT 1275/MA 275
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3.00 Credits
3 cl hrs, 3 cr This course will provide students with a systems perspective of facilities. Students will view buildings as a synthesis of interrelated and dependent systems, and observe these systems at various stages throughout their rated life to see the effects of aging, wear and maintenance on their performance. Students will also examine the characteristics that are typical of different types and ages of buildings. Prerequisite: ENVC 1250/EC 250 or CMCE 2419/CT 419 or ARCH 2370/AR 370 or equivalent
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3.00 Credits
3 cl hrs, 3 cr An introduction to the procedures for project management. How to maintain control of time and cost, allocate labor and other personnel effectively and apply these principles to actual situations. How computers are used to effectively manage projects is emphasized. Prerequisite: FMGT 3510/FM 510
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3.00 Credits
3 cl hrs, 3 cr This course will teach students the fundamentals of utility services, costs, incoming power distribution systems, electrical maintenance and lighting systems. Topics covered will include rate classifications, service protection, uninterruptible and emergency power supplies, cogeneration systems, electrical distribution equipment and alternatives to existing utilities and vendors. Prerequisite FMGT 3520/FM 520
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3.00 Credits
3 cl hrs, 3 cr Through case studies, students will learn the diverse skills that facilities managers must have to successfully fulfill their responsibilities in a variety of settings; commercial, institutional, health care, residential, governmental. This course will also prepare them to develop plans for the repair or replacement of a major building system, understand the impact of government regulations on the operation of a facility, and keep abreast of the technical changes affecting the facilities management industry. Prerequisites: FMGT 3510/FM 510, FMGT 3520/FM 520
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3.00 Credits
3 cl hrs, 3 cr Students learn how to analyze expenses, identify controllable items, make comparisons to benchmark standards, establish achievable targets and develop and manage a cost control program. Examples of proven cost saving techniques will be used and the net effect upon the short- and longterm profitability and value of a facility will be determined. Topics covered will include energy costs, telecommunications costs, insurance premiums, labor costs and taxes. Prerequisite: FMGT 3510/FM 510
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3.00 Credits
3 cl hrs, 3 cr Students will become familiar with facility management and building management computer systems, voice and data telecommunications systems, networking systems and the supporting infrastructure for all of these systems. They will also be taught the fundamentals of disaster planning, emergency management, environmental strategies, and the issues which need to be addressed in planning for common and extraordinary occurrences that affect buildings. Prerequisite: FMGT 3520/FM 520
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3.00 Credits
3 cl hrs, 3 cr The management principles and practices involved in maintaining productive relationships with personnel will be emphasized. Students will understand the leadership role of the facilities manager, learn how to work effectively within the structure of organizations, and develop the techniques that are used to make successful presentations to staff and higher levels of management. Topics covered will also include conflict resolution techniques, personnel management and training, work rules, OSHA and other labor laws and the collective bargaining process. Prerequisite: FMGT 3510/FM 510
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3.00 Credits
3 cl hrs, 3 cr Heating, domestic hot water and other ancillary systems in residential, commercial and institutional buildings. Study of computerized and manual techniques for managing, operating and maintaining these systems. Topics covered will include preventive maintenance, work orders, staff scheduling, diagnostic techniques, types of burners and boilers, heat distribution systems, direct and indirect fired domestic hot water systems and vertical transportation systems. Prerequisite: FMGT 3520/FM 520
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