Person

John R Buchanan

Professor | Biosystems Engineering and Soil Science

Specialization: Construction Science, Water Systems, & Wastewater Management

Outreach Focus

My Extension and Outreach focus is on water, especially wastewater treatment at individual residences and in very small communities.

Research Focus

My interests include soil-based wastewater renovation and water reuse.

Courses
Below are courses taught during the current or past three academic years. Consult Timetable for the most current listing of courses and instructor(s).
BSE 403 - Design Presentation and Reporting
1 credit hour(s)

Partner course to BSE402 Senior Design II, emphasizing professional presentation and reporting of technical material associated with the two-semester Senior Design project. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (AOC) (RE)Prerequisite(s): BSE 400 and BSE 404 and BSE 444.
(RE) Corequisite(s): BSE 402.

Other Instructors: Carrier, Julie

BSE 411 - Mechanical Systems Engineering
3 credit hour(s)

Fundamentals of power delivery systems and simple mechanisms; selection and design of mechanical, hydraulic, and tractive power transmission systems. Emphasis on off-road vehicles and bioprocessing systems.

(RE) Prerequisite(s) : ME 231 and ME 321 with grades of C or better.

BSE 417 - Honors: Mechanical Systems Engineering
3 credit hour(s)

Honors version of BSE 411 that requires an additional honors component.

(RE) Prerequisite(s) : ME 231 and ME 321 with grades of C or better.
Registration Restriction(s): Consent of instructor.

BSE 511 - Mechanical Systems Engineering
3 credit hour(s)

Fundamentals of power delivery systems and simple mechanisms; selection and design of mechanical, hydraulic, and tractive power transmission systems. Emphasis on off-road vehicles and bioprocessing systems. Credit Restriction: students cannot receive credit for both 411 and 511.
Recommended Background: undergraduate engineering coursework in statics, dynamics, and mechanics of materials. Registration Restriction: Minimum student level – graduate.

CSAS 222 - Construction CAD Applications
3 credit hour(s)

Introductory course in computer-aided design as related to construction and the building process. Instruction in basic CAD commands, symbols, design techniques, and dimensioning. Instruction on the working drawing package but with emphasis on the drawings associated with Civil and Construction aspects of a project such as: site plans, foundation details, shop drawings, as-built drawings, etc.
Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours lecture and 1 lab.
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : CSAS 125.

CSAS 224 - Construction Surveying
2 credit hour(s)

Introduction to construction surveying and related surveying data collection. Construction surveying will include introduction to and care of equipment and methods of data collection. Emphasis will be placed on building layout, project control/evaluation, cut/fill, grade staking, and placement of piping and utilities. Surveying graphic concepts will be introduced and will require the use of computer aided graphics.

(RE) Prerequisite(s) : CSAS 125, MATH 132* or MATH 141* or MATH 151*.

CSM 125 - Fundamentals of Building Systems and Materials
3 credit hour(s)

Introduction to construction organization, building systems and construction materials. Emphasis on the building process including codes, zoning, material standards, standard practice, and sustainability.

Other Instructors: Smith, Angela | Burk, Allan Gerard

CSM 222 - Construction CAD Applications
3 credit hour(s)

Introductory course in computer-aided design as related to construction and the building process. Instruction in basic CAD commands, symbols, design techniques, and dimensioning. Instruction on the working drawing package but with emphasis on the drawings associated with Civil and Construction aspects of a project such as: site plans, foundation details, shop drawings, as-built drawings, etc.
Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours lecture and 1 lab.
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : CSM 125.

Other Instructors: Sain, Daniel

CSM 224 - Construction Surveying
2 credit hour(s)

Introduction to construction surveying and related surveying data collection. Construction surveying will include introduction to and care of equipment and methods of data collection. Emphasis will be placed on building layout, project control/evaluation, cut/fill, grade staking, and placement of piping and utilities. Surveying graphic concepts will be introduced and will require the use of computer aided graphics.

(RE) Prerequisite(s) : CSM 125; MATH 132* or MATH 141* or MATH 151*.

Other Instructors: Sain, Daniel

CSM 225 - Mechanical and Electrical Systems in Structures
3 credit hour(s)

Study of the systems and materials that comprise standard mechanical and electrical systems in structures. Introduction into related code organizations, standards, terminology, and basic design calculations. Discussion of how electrical, plumbing, and heating/cooling/ventilating systems are integrated within a structure.

(RE) Prerequisite(s) : CSM 125, CSM 211.

Other Instructors: Smith, Angela

CSM 335 - Construction Estimating I
3 credit hour(s)

Types and interpretation of construction documents, plans, specifications, and schedules of materials, and considerations of document control; introduction to construction estimating, including types of estimates, their uses, quantity takeoffs, costs of work, overhead, submitting the bid, application of spreadsheets for basic estimating. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (EI)
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : CSM 215
(RE) Corequisite(s): ACCT 200.

CSM 425 - Construction Estimating II
3 credit hour(s)

Advanced estimation techniques and procedures associated with commercial construction. Analysis of costs developed from detailed construction systems leading to the preparation of bid proposals. Emphasis will be placed on estimating using commercially available computer software. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (EI)
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : Letter grade of C or better in CSM 335.

Other Instructors: Parker, Charles Dalton

CSM 454 - Construction Stormwater Management
3 credit hour(s)

Design course focusing on the Construction General Permit, with erosion control, sediment control, inspection, and maintenance of construction site stormwater management practices. Consideration is given to the processes of erosion, sediment transport, and sedimentation with the application of adopted control strategies for stormwater on construction sites.

(RE) Prerequisite(s) : ESS 231, ESS 232

CSM 486 - Construction Science Capstone
3 credit hour(s)

Senior level course which results in a culminating experience where a student integrates information and derives skills from courses in the construction science curriculum. Students are exposed to real-life aspects of a construction enterprise and will generate a strategic construction business plan. This course emphasizes professional written and oral communication skills in the submission of the end project. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (AOC)
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : CSM 355, CSM 435, CSM 430

Other Instructors: Parker, Charles Dalton | Sain, Daniel

ESS 424 - Environmental Stormwater Management
3 credit hour(s)

Investigation of sustainability issues regarding control of the hydrologic cycle, with special emphases on hydrologic estimation, hydraulic design, and best management practices for control of stormwater and associated erosion and water quality issues. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (EI)
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : ESS 210.

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305 Biosystems Engineering and Soil Sciences Office Building
2506 E J Chapman Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996-4531
Education and Training
  • Doctorate, Civil Engineering, General, Univ of Tennessee Knoxville*, 2000
Responsible Area(s)
  • Agriculture and Natural Resources

John R Buchanan

Professor | Biosystems Engineering and Soil Science
Picture of John R Buchanan image
305 Biosystems Engineering and Soil Sciences Office Building
2506 E J Chapman Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996-4531
Education and Training
  • Doctorate, Civil Engineering, General, Univ of Tennessee Knoxville*, 2000
Responsible Area(s)
  • Agriculture and Natural Resources
Outreach Focus

My Extension and Outreach focus is on water, especially wastewater treatment at individual residences and in very small communities.

Research Focus

My interests include soil-based wastewater renovation and water reuse.

Courses
Below are courses taught during the current or past three academic years. Consult Timetable for the most current listing of courses and instructor(s).
BSE 403 - Design Presentation and Reporting
1 credit hour(s)

Partner course to BSE402 Senior Design II, emphasizing professional presentation and reporting of technical material associated with the two-semester Senior Design project. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (AOC) (RE)Prerequisite(s): BSE 400 and BSE 404 and BSE 444.
(RE) Corequisite(s): BSE 402.

Other Instructors: Carrier, Julie

BSE 411 - Mechanical Systems Engineering
3 credit hour(s)

Fundamentals of power delivery systems and simple mechanisms; selection and design of mechanical, hydraulic, and tractive power transmission systems. Emphasis on off-road vehicles and bioprocessing systems.

(RE) Prerequisite(s) : ME 231 and ME 321 with grades of C or better.

BSE 417 - Honors: Mechanical Systems Engineering
3 credit hour(s)

Honors version of BSE 411 that requires an additional honors component.

(RE) Prerequisite(s) : ME 231 and ME 321 with grades of C or better.
Registration Restriction(s): Consent of instructor.

BSE 511 - Mechanical Systems Engineering
3 credit hour(s)

Fundamentals of power delivery systems and simple mechanisms; selection and design of mechanical, hydraulic, and tractive power transmission systems. Emphasis on off-road vehicles and bioprocessing systems. Credit Restriction: students cannot receive credit for both 411 and 511.
Recommended Background: undergraduate engineering coursework in statics, dynamics, and mechanics of materials. Registration Restriction: Minimum student level – graduate.

CSAS 222 - Construction CAD Applications
3 credit hour(s)

Introductory course in computer-aided design as related to construction and the building process. Instruction in basic CAD commands, symbols, design techniques, and dimensioning. Instruction on the working drawing package but with emphasis on the drawings associated with Civil and Construction aspects of a project such as: site plans, foundation details, shop drawings, as-built drawings, etc.
Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours lecture and 1 lab.
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : CSAS 125.

CSAS 224 - Construction Surveying
2 credit hour(s)

Introduction to construction surveying and related surveying data collection. Construction surveying will include introduction to and care of equipment and methods of data collection. Emphasis will be placed on building layout, project control/evaluation, cut/fill, grade staking, and placement of piping and utilities. Surveying graphic concepts will be introduced and will require the use of computer aided graphics.

(RE) Prerequisite(s) : CSAS 125, MATH 132* or MATH 141* or MATH 151*.

CSM 125 - Fundamentals of Building Systems and Materials
3 credit hour(s)

Introduction to construction organization, building systems and construction materials. Emphasis on the building process including codes, zoning, material standards, standard practice, and sustainability.

Other Instructors: Smith, Angela | Burk, Allan Gerard

CSM 222 - Construction CAD Applications
3 credit hour(s)

Introductory course in computer-aided design as related to construction and the building process. Instruction in basic CAD commands, symbols, design techniques, and dimensioning. Instruction on the working drawing package but with emphasis on the drawings associated with Civil and Construction aspects of a project such as: site plans, foundation details, shop drawings, as-built drawings, etc.
Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours lecture and 1 lab.
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : CSM 125.

Other Instructors: Sain, Daniel

CSM 224 - Construction Surveying
2 credit hour(s)

Introduction to construction surveying and related surveying data collection. Construction surveying will include introduction to and care of equipment and methods of data collection. Emphasis will be placed on building layout, project control/evaluation, cut/fill, grade staking, and placement of piping and utilities. Surveying graphic concepts will be introduced and will require the use of computer aided graphics.

(RE) Prerequisite(s) : CSM 125; MATH 132* or MATH 141* or MATH 151*.

Other Instructors: Sain, Daniel

CSM 225 - Mechanical and Electrical Systems in Structures
3 credit hour(s)

Study of the systems and materials that comprise standard mechanical and electrical systems in structures. Introduction into related code organizations, standards, terminology, and basic design calculations. Discussion of how electrical, plumbing, and heating/cooling/ventilating systems are integrated within a structure.

(RE) Prerequisite(s) : CSM 125, CSM 211.

Other Instructors: Smith, Angela

CSM 335 - Construction Estimating I
3 credit hour(s)

Types and interpretation of construction documents, plans, specifications, and schedules of materials, and considerations of document control; introduction to construction estimating, including types of estimates, their uses, quantity takeoffs, costs of work, overhead, submitting the bid, application of spreadsheets for basic estimating. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (EI)
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : CSM 215
(RE) Corequisite(s): ACCT 200.

CSM 425 - Construction Estimating II
3 credit hour(s)

Advanced estimation techniques and procedures associated with commercial construction. Analysis of costs developed from detailed construction systems leading to the preparation of bid proposals. Emphasis will be placed on estimating using commercially available computer software. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (EI)
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : Letter grade of C or better in CSM 335.

Other Instructors: Parker, Charles Dalton

CSM 454 - Construction Stormwater Management
3 credit hour(s)

Design course focusing on the Construction General Permit, with erosion control, sediment control, inspection, and maintenance of construction site stormwater management practices. Consideration is given to the processes of erosion, sediment transport, and sedimentation with the application of adopted control strategies for stormwater on construction sites.

(RE) Prerequisite(s) : ESS 231, ESS 232

CSM 486 - Construction Science Capstone
3 credit hour(s)

Senior level course which results in a culminating experience where a student integrates information and derives skills from courses in the construction science curriculum. Students are exposed to real-life aspects of a construction enterprise and will generate a strategic construction business plan. This course emphasizes professional written and oral communication skills in the submission of the end project. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (AOC)
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : CSM 355, CSM 435, CSM 430

Other Instructors: Parker, Charles Dalton | Sain, Daniel

ESS 424 - Environmental Stormwater Management
3 credit hour(s)

Investigation of sustainability issues regarding control of the hydrologic cycle, with special emphases on hydrologic estimation, hydraulic design, and best management practices for control of stormwater and associated erosion and water quality issues. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (EI)
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : ESS 210.