Conference Session

Construction Curriculum Development

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yilmaz Hatipkarasulu, University of Texas, San Antonio; Vincent B. Canizaro, University of Texas, San Antonio; John D. Murphy Jr., University of Texas, San Antonio

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Construction

establish a multi-disciplinary first-year curriculumfor design and construction freshman that includes content from three independently accreditedprograms. The curriculum is structured as a 28-hour required coursework where more than halfof the courses are discipline specific. The students are accepted to the university as pre-majorsand asked to apply for a major at the completion of the required first year curriculum. As a partof their first year curriculum, the students are exposed to all professional career paths within thebuilt environment disciplines and experience multi-disciplinary content. A detailed discussion ofbalancing the multi-disciplinary content, university core curriculum challenges, accreditationstandard limitations, faculty

Conference Session

Innovative Course Developments in Construction

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jiong Hu, Texas State University-San Marcos; Vedaraman Sriraman, Texas State University, San Marcos; Yaoling Wang, Texas State University, San Marcos

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Construction

problems. The course is alsochallenging from the instructor’s standpoint for the technical content covered may come acrossto the students as being dry, besides multiple topics need to be covered therefore the timepresents a significant constraint as well. However, the knowledge and skills acquired in thiscourse will be very valuable to the graduates as they embark on professional careers in theconcrete industry. The paper details the design of the course, issues involved in teaching, and thestrategies that were employed to resolve the issues.IntroductionA major segment in construction industry, the growing demands of the progressively changingconcrete industry of the 21st century prompted the development of a new construction orientedBachelor of

Conference Session

Innovative Course Developments in Construction

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Tingerthal P.E., Northern Arizona University

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Construction

AC 2012-3932: USING SELF-ASSESSMENT IN AN INTRODUCTORY STRUC-TURES COURSE FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGERSJohn Tingerthal P.E., Northern Arizona University John Tingerthal joined the construction management faculty at Northern Arizona University in 2007. His engineering career spans a wide variety of design and forensic engineering experiences. He spent the first eight years of his career performing structural consulting engineering in Chicago. This work culminated with design work on the Minneapolis Public Library and the Overture Center for the Arts in Madison, Wis. He was also involved with forensic investigations in Iowa and Wisconsin and participated in structural coordination efforts at Ground Zero in September of

Conference Session

Sustainable Construction Practice

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark Shaurette, College of Technology, Purdue University

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Construction

background for employment with IBM7.Is this a breach of academic integrity and independence, or merely an instance that requiresfaculty to realign their teaching activities to suit the emerging job market?In the experience of the author, it is necessary to take into account the potential for conflicts ofinterest when engaging practitioners in the educational process. Those involved in curriculumdevelopment must be cognizant of the need for curriculum that is broad enough to suit asufficiently wide range of potential employers that will allow their students career flexibility. Inaddition to possible disagreement about expected educational outcomes, there may also bemisunderstandings about content and potential for bias. It is the author’s suggestion

Conference Session

Construction 2: Teaching Using Projects, Case Studies, and Service Learning

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Denise Diana Gravitt, Western Illinois University

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Construction

Paper ID #19031Using Debate as an Inductive Learning Technique with Construction CaseStudiesDr. Denise Diana Gravitt, Western Illinois University BS Civil Engineering, Purdue University; MS Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) Purdue University; PhD Technology Management (Construction Management), Indiana State University. Associate Professor of Construction Management at WIU. 10 years industry experience in commercial and industrial/process construction prior to beginning teaching career at Indiana State University in 1999. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Using Debate

Conference Session

Construction Session 2: PM, BIM, and Collaboration

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yilei Huang, South Dakota State University

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Construction

, schedule,coordination, and visualization. The framework aligns most individual CM subjects directly totheir respective BIM components through the integration and exposes CM students to BIM fromtheir entry to the exit. When students finish the degree, they will have acquired BIM knowledgeand skills in all relevant CM subjects and will be ready for different career opportunities thatrequire BIM. The proposed framework will serve as a case study of how CM programs couldimplement BIM education more effectively and efficiently.IntroductionThe increasing adoption of Building Information Modeling (BIM) in the architecture,construction, and engineering (AEC) industry has led to an emerging emphasis on BIMeducation in undergraduate construction management

Conference Session

Novel Methods of Construction Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Tingerthal, Northern Arizona University

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Construction

Paper ID #5953Applying Decoding the Disciplines in a Construction Engineering MechanicsCourse: A description of the Decoding InterviewDr. John Tingerthal, Northern Arizona University John joined the Construction Management faculty at Northern Arizona University as an assistant professor in 2007. His engineering career spans a wide variety of design and forensic engineering experiences. He spent the first eight years of his career performing structural consulting engineering in Chicago. This work culminated with design work on the Minneapolis Public Library and the Overture Center for the Arts in Madison Wisconsin. He was

Conference Session

Construction Contracts, Law and Ethics

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John David Cioara, Arizona State University; Dean Takeo Kashiwagi, Arizona State University; Sylvia Romero, Arizona State University; Kenneth Timothy Sullivan, Arizona State University

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Construction

responsibilities ofeducators is to ensure they receive the best possible experience that can be readily applicable.Transforming the traditional lecture style class to project driven class has proven to be successfullearning experience for a senior level construction contracts class has proven to increase thestudent’s learning ability. Utilizing real project problems in relation to construction contractstopics gave the students an opportunity to solve today’s issues and truly understanding the legalimplications when a project goes bad. Student grades and instructor evaluations increasedsignificantly. In a survey the industry participants agreed with the new teaching structure andfound that the students were better prepared for their new careers. Due to the

Conference Session

Incorporating Technology into Construction Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Antoine Jean-Pierre Tixier, University of Colorado at Boulder; Alex Albert, University of Colorado

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Construction

Hallowell, University of Colorado Dr. Matthew Hallowell is an Assistant Professor at the University of Colorado at Boulder. He earned a PhD with a dual focus in Construction Engineering and Management and Occupational Safety and Health from Oregon State University. He also earned a BS and MS in Civil Engineering from Bucknell University. For his efforts in teaching innovations, Dr. Hallowell has received the National Science Foun- dation CAREER award, Beavers Endowed Faculty Fellowship, John and Mercedes Peebles Innovation in Education Award, the ASCE New Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award, the Department of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering’s Teaching Award, University of Colorado College of En

Conference Session

Innovation in Construction Engineering Education I

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zhili (Jerry) Gao; Virendra Varma, Missouri Western State University; Eric Asa, North Dakota State University

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Construction

, media and tools for the mechanics of materials course. The impact onstudent outcome and future environment is also a part of targeted data. The study was motivated,initially, by the Goal Three of the Five Year Strategic Plan of Missouri Western StateUniversity.2 “Strengthen existing and develop new academic programs, taking into consideration the educational and career needs of students and the economic, social, and cultural needs of the community.” (Academic Affairs and Enrollment Management--Goal Three)Goal three above is supported by investigating, developing, applying, and enhancing the newtechnologies and approaches on teaching for new generation students. As a result of theimplementation of this study, the

Conference Session

Trends in Construction Engineering Education I

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Enno Koehn, Lamar University; James Koehn, Chadron State College

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Construction

planning were rated lowerthan the other items. In contrast, faculty functions, such as #13, available outside of class arehighly rated.Table 5. Course Evaluation CommentsComment Student Comment1 I especially like the team project and oral presentations. The project was very practical but made me think.2 Hazardous waste-site management was my favorite course during my entire academic career. An oral seminar and written report was assigned to each student. In addition, a computer program and team design project was required. In brief, it covered many things with which an engineer should be involved.3 This class gave me an understanding of temporary facilities and hazardous waste-site

Conference Session

Trends in Construction Engineering Education I

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gouranga Banik, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Construction

specifications are usedin this area, contractors make serious safety and economic mistakes dealing with these works.Most construction engineering and management programs in the United States require thestudents to learn structural design principles. Often the students do not realize the importance ofthe practical applications of the structural concepts covered in these courses. In many cases,course instruction emphasizes theory and abstract concept. Many students do not understandmath-oriented coursework, probably due to their marginal background in analytical skills. Evensome students understand the structural courses but they can not visualize the necessity of theseclasses in their career, and therefore feel it is ‘irrelevant’. These same students

Conference Session

Trends in Construction Engineering Education I

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Enno Koehn, Lamar University; Kishore Gopal Vaska, Lamar University; Kartik Paruchuri, Lamar University; James Koehn, Chadron State College

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Construction

5, January 2008.8) Petroski, H. “Forgetting The Present” Prism, ASEE volume 17, Number 9, Summer 2008.9) Petroski, H. “Launching a Career” Prism, ASEE volume 17, Number 2, October 2007.10) Shapira, A. “Contemporary trends in formwork standards-a case study,” Journal of Construction Engineeringand Management, v 125, n2, Mar-Apr, 1999, p 69-75.11) The State of Texas Law and rules concerning “The Practice of Engineering and Professional EngineeringRegistration,” Austin, TX, page # 3. Page 14.827.11

Conference Session

Construction Education Topics

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saeed Rokooei, University of Nebraska, Lincoln ; James D. Goedert, University of Nebraska

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Construction

Engineer in Indiana and Nebraska. His entire career has been dedicated to the construction industry beginning in a family owned construction company. He spent eight years in the residential and commercial construction industry before joined academia. He taught con- struction engineering and management courses at the University of Nebraska for twenty three years and was Department Head for eight of those years. His current research interests include project-based ed- ucation, educational gaming, building energy modeling, sustainable construction practices, and energy conservation. He is particularly interested in the impact of his research on humanitarian initiatives partic- ularly socially and economically disadvantaged

Conference Session

Construction Education Topics

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rui Liu, University of Texas at San Antonio; Rogelio Palomera-Arias, University of Texas, San Antonio

Tagged Divisions

Construction

programs had dedicated and fully developed BIMclasses included in their curriculums, while 52 % claimed BIM content was embedded inconventional courses[3]. New positions, such as “BIM engineer” or “BIM manager”, are nowavailable to current college graduates that might develop into their career paths. As thestakeholders in the architectural, engineering and construction (AEC) industry, especiallymedium to large size contractors, are progressively taking advantage of BIM technology, thestructured BIM education at construction programs is progressing at a slower pace. It is critical Page 26.1502.3to address this need with an efficient and effective BIM

Conference Session

Development of Collaborative Skills in Construction Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joshua Jason Mischung, Arizona State University; Jake Smithwick, Arizona State University; Kenneth Timothy Sullivan, Arizona State University; Anthony Perrenoud, University of Oklahoma

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Construction

facilitate thought, the ability to understand emotions, and the abilityto manage emotions. Although researchers have adopted and recommended the use of theMSCEIT9, limitations with the measurement tool still exist.5 Even with the existing limitationsthat are present in research with EI, researchers have identified positive correlations with EI andperformance. Higher EI scores have been shown to improve performance within the workplace,amongst teams, and in leadership situations; all three of which are critical elements in theconstruction industry. Improved EI has been suggested to improve career performance due to theability to handle stressful situations that exist in the workplace.13 EI is suggested to have agreater impact on team

Conference Session

Building Information Modeling (BIM) in Construction Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Norman Henry Philipp, Pittsburg State University

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Diversity

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Construction

structure they designed is an invaluable opportunity that can directlyapply towards their future careers. Incorporating the competition within a constructionmanagement curriculum allows for cross-collaboration between multiple courses (e.g., buildinginformation modeling, safety, structures, project management) emulating the collaborative natureof the design-build industry. Faculty and universities who want to compete in this type ofdesign-build competition need to understand the level of commitment required for successfulparticipation. Overall university support is beneficial, but fabrication space is a necessity.Additional support from multiple academic departments and administrative units at theuniversity may also be needed. The event also

Conference Session

Innovation in Construction Engineering Education II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Pocock, U.S. Air Force Academy; Steve Kuennen, U.S. Air Force Academy

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Construction

and/or academia.We also conduct surveys of our graduates and their supervisors two years aftergraduation to learn how well prepared for their careers they were and how the supervisorsrate their skills and knowledge.The department uses input from all these assessment tools to continuously adjust andimprove our courses, faculty and facilities. This way the curriculum is not static, butcontinuously being updated. All in all, these assessment instruments show a high degreeof success in meeting our curriculum objectives. We also receive anecdotal evidence ofthe curriculum’s effectiveness, such as the following excerpt from a graduate’s email: I just wanted to contact you to let you know that I have been using much of the material

Conference Session

Trends in Construction Engineering II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yong Bai, University of Kansas; Oswald Chong, University of Kansas

Tagged Divisions

Construction

ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.When the old ABET criteria were in place, an institution could almost wait until the year beforethe accreditation visit to start working on preparation for the visit. This is not to say thatinstitutions could ignore the criteria for six years at a time. However, the bulk of the workrequired for preparation for a visit would be in the year preceding the visit. With the new criteriato be implemented for accreditation visit, this is no longer the case. Institutions mustdemonstrate achievement towards goals through various methods such as outcomes assessments,graduate career performance and employer feedback. Institutions are also required

Conference Session

Trends in Construction Engineering Education I

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric Asa, North Dakota State University; Zhili (Jerry) Gao

Tagged Divisions

Construction

underlying theories with the hope that they will be able to apply themin their future professional careers. In this case, students are limited to the solution of smallproblems, most of which are not representative of real-world problems. It can asserted that, priorto the genesis and adoption of ABET EC 2000 accreditation criteria, engineering programs arenot required to teach team and real world problem-solving skills to their graduates. Wulf andFisher acknowledged that “many of the students who make it to graduation enter the realworkforce ill-equipped for the complex interactions, across many disciplines of real-worldengineered systems”. Engineering projects and systems encompass a broad spectrum of issuesranging from technical details, politics

Conference Session

Trend in Construction Engineering Education I

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ifte Choudhury

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Construction

theseprograms are also employed as building control surveyors and services engineers. They arethree-year degree programs.AustraliaConstruction industry in Australia is one of the largest employers in the nation. Most of theAustralian universities offer undergraduate education in construction to prepare the students for aprofessional career in building and construction related industries 5. These programs helpdevelop skills in how to manage people, materials, equipment and plant while focusing on issuessuch as cost, time, quality, safety and environment. They are geared toward educating students tobecome effective construction managers with comprehensive technological knowledge,management principles and communication skills. Like the programs in the US

Conference Session

Trend in Construction Engineering Education II

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Chinowsky, University of Colorado-Boulder; Hyman Brown, University of Colorado-Boulder

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Construction

PBL experience, that every student interviewed either agreed or strongly agreed with, is that they gained a deeper understanding of the construction industry. This is a critical advantage of PBL in that it provides students with an introduction to the industry prior to their first employment. This can significantly reduce the number of students who graduate and then find they are dissatisfied with their career choice. Example comments included, “PBL was an eye- opening experience that exposed me to the construction industry and gave me relevant experience” and, “The real-world experience that I gained from PBL was unattainable through the standard classroom procedures.”In summary, the students

Conference Session

Innovation in Construction Engineering Education II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Enno Koehn, Lamar University; James Koehn, Chadron State College

Tagged Divisions

Construction

done so in the construction industry. In order to meet this anticipated demand for construction managers, Lamar Universityhas decided to introduce a B.S. in Construction Management Program into the curriculum. It’sgeneral mission will be to provide a quality program for preparing nationally competitiveundergraduate students for a successful career in construction. The paper will describe the administrative details of developing the program. The Deanof Engineering, a chemical engineer, originally recommended the course requirements developedby a theoretical structural engineer. This program was found unsuitable by the UniversityCurriculum Committee after consultation with individuals involved with construction. Afterconsiderable

Conference Session

Building BIM into Construction Curricula

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arundhati Ghosh, Arizona State University; Kristen Parrish PhD, Arizona State University; Allan Dee Chasey, Del E Webb School of Construction, Arizona State University

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Construction

Engineering Education, 2013 From BIM to Collaboration: A Proposed Integrated Construction curriculumAbstractAdopting Building Information Modeling (BIM) Education as an essential component ofConstruction Management is challenging due to inconsistencies arising from various skill levels,conceptual understanding of processes and existing methods of teaching. However, competencein BIM opens new avenues for research and in most cases improves the marketability of studentsas they prepare for careers in construction and engineering. A BIM environment assurescollaboration through participation. While the benefits are significant, the hurdles faced insuccessfully implementing the BIM concepts and processes are

Conference Session

Pedagogical Approaches in Construction Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristen Caroline Hurtado, Arizona State University; Kenneth Timothy Sullivan, Arizona State University

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Construction

. 2nd Ed. Prentice-Hall, Englewood Cliffs, NJ.7. Johansen, E. & Wilson, B. (2006). Investigating first planning in construction. Construction Management and Economics, 24, pp1305-1314.8. Kistler, M. J. (2011). Adult Learners: Consideration for Education and Training. The Association for Career & Technical Education, February, 86 (2), pp28-30.9. Laufer, A., Shapira, A., Cohenca-Zall, D., Howell, G.A. (1993). Prebid and Preconstruction Planning Process. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119, pp426-444.10. Laufer, A. & Tucker, R. L. (1987) Is construction project planning really doing its job? A critical examination of focus, role and process, Construction Management and Economics, 5:3, 243

Conference Session

BIM and Other New Construction Practices

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Althea Arnold, University of North Texas

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Construction

direct access to the Page 15.315.8kind of work for which their college career is preparing them.Lastly but just as importantly, students exposure to the industry puts them in direct contact withpotential employers and employers can evaluate students on more than just a formal interview.Students have a better understanding of what will be expected of them when they enter theprofessional work force.DisadvantagesThe disadvantages lean more toward classroom control. Faculty has less control over the projectsand students experience varies with the cooperation of the company representative. Somecompanies provide teams with an excessive amount of

Conference Session

Sustainable Construction Practice

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Soller, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Daphene Koch, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

. It is the leadershipcomponent, from a regulatory or business point of view, that represents the difference to thestudent.By coordinating academic course work with the lecture topics, specific topics may resonate withstudents because they are learning about the subject during the same period of time in theireducational career. Simply put, speakers from industry provide a different voice on a givensubject. This subtle, yet clearly identified change in delivery method has a positive effect on thestudents. Similarly, when an industry professional identifies proven techniques that the studentcan use to be successful, the information provided by the educator is bolstered. It is thiselevation of the subject and methodology that creates the synergy

Conference Session

BIM and Other New Construction Practices

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeong Woo; Blake Wentz, Milwaukee School of Engineering

Tagged Divisions

Construction

. Also,further study must be completed on the use of other knowledge sharing tools such as blogs andpodcasts in order to optimally present and use these technologies, and to expose the students totools that may be used in their professional careers after graduation.List of References 1. Chao, J. (2007). Student Project Collaboration using Wikis. Proceedings of the 20th Conference on Software Engineering Education & Training. Dublin, Ireland. 2. Duffy, P. and Bruns, A. “The use of blogs, wikis and RSS in education: A conversation of possibilities.” Proceedings of the Online Learning and Teaching Conference 2006, pgs. 31-38, Brisbane. 3. Ebner, M., Kickmeier-Rust, M., and Holzinger, A. "Utilizing wiki-Systems in

Conference Session

Industry Collaboration in Construction Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dan Koo, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; J. William White AIA, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Veto Matthew Ray, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Construction

compensation for students’ hard work go along with this, because students will notbe as motivated to keep participating if they don’t feel they are benefiting from the relationship.Obvious rewards include monetary compensation, in the form of a regular paycheck or stipend.Students also can be compensated with experience, which is becoming just as valuable. Ifworking on such a project can increase career possibilities in partnering organizations or inindustry in general, it is a positive outcome.The third issue is finding appropriate topics for the program. Some topics can be found throughproblem recognition. Problem recognition is perhaps the most important factor in determiningthe basis for which the relationship is founded. The key to recognizing a

Conference Session

Pedagogical Approaches in Construction Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Namhun Lee, Central Connecticut State University; Jacob P. Kovel P.E., Central Connecticut State University; Lee W. Lee, Central Connecticut State University

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Construction

. Other important factors include the ability to work as part of a team and a keenunderstanding of mathemetics. The National Association of State Directors of Career TechnicalEducation Consortium3 clearly defines the mathematical knowledge and skills used in theconstruction sector. This definition includes algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus, andstatistics.Davis4 investigated math skills of freshmen-level students in the CM program at Boise StateUniversity with a diagnostic math quiz. Her study concludes that high percentages of thestudents are not prepared for college-level coursework and need to take a remedial math course.We do not believe that this problem is only limited to the freshmen-level students in the CMprogram at Boise State