Instructor:
John D. Wong

Prerequisites:
None
    
Course Objectives:

• Understanding the background, tasks, and work environment of the public works professional
• Understanding the relationship between public works organizations and general government administration
• Understanding fundamental public works policy, planning, and project analysis tools
• Understanding basics of public works procurement, purchasing, and contract administration
• Understanding of major functional areas involving public works

Course Description:
An introduction to public works administration and management.  Includes discussion of public works professionals; public works organizations and institutions; infrastructure planning, policy, and project analysis; procurement, purchasing, and contract administration; geographic information systems; and transportation, water, waste water, and surface water system construction, maintenance, and replacement.

Major Topics Covered:
Public Works and the Role of Infrastructure
Public Works Professionals and Organizations
Civil and Structural Engineering and Construction
Public Works Information Systems
Public Works Policy, Planning, and Project Analysis
Public Works Procurement, Purchasing, and Contract Administration
Public Facilities, Vehicles, and Equipment Management
Street, Road, and Highway Design and Traffic Safety Management
Pavement Construction and Maintenance
Street Sanitation and Snow and Ice Control
Storm Water Management
Water Supply, Treatment, Storage, and Distribution
Wastewater Collection, Treatment, and Discharge
Solid Waste Collection, Recycling, and Disposal

Typical Textbooks and Readings:
Readings from Public Works, and Public Works Management and Policy.

*(Optional) Sam M. Cristofano and William S. Foster, editors.  Management of Local Public Works.  Washington: International City Management Association, 1986.