Construction Engineering Technology, BSET

The construction engineering technology major provides educational experiences for the development of technical knowledge and skills necessary in today’s construction industry. The program provides education in both the management and technical aspects, thus providing optimum opportunities for employment. The program builds on a strong foundation in mathematics, science, engineering and general education. Knowledge and skills relative to the construction field such as surveying, cost estimating, construction materials, computer design, contracts and management, safety, and structures are acquired. Technical and management skills are enhanced through courses offered by other engineering technology programs and the College of Business. The development of technical communication and presentation skills is a requirement throughout the curriculum.

Degree Requirements

Hours Required and General/College Requirements:

A minimum of 124 semester hours, of which 42 must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree as specified in the “General University Requirements ” in the Academics section of this catalog and the College of Engineering requirements.

Major Requirements:

73 hours, chosen with the advice of an academic advisor within the department.

Major in Construction Engineering Technology (73 hours):

Other Course Requirements:

Students registering for fall or spring term/semester must register for mathematics until the requirement has been satisfied, unless approved by the department chair. A minimum of 12 semester hours of mathematics is required.

Minor:

Optional.

Electives:

Hours required for electives may vary based on course selection and the University Core Curriculum requirements. Electives may be required to satisfy the advanced hour requirement (42) and/or the minimum total hours required for the degree. For specific information see an academic advisor in the College of Engineering.

Other Requirements:

ENGR 1030 - Technological Systems (may be used to satisfy the Discovery requirement of the University Core Curriculum)
ENGR 1060 - Communication and Ethics
PHYS 1710 - Mechanics and
PHYS 1730 - Laboratory in Mechanics (may be used to satisfy the Natural Sciences requirement of the University Core Curriculum)
PHYS 2220 - Electricity and Magnetism and
PHYS 2240 - Laboratory in Wave Motion, Electricity, Magnetism and Optics (may be used to satisfy the Natural Sciences requirement of the University Core Curriculum)
CHEM 1410 - General Chemistry for Science Majors and
CHEM 1430 - Laboratory Sequence for General Chemistry (may be used to satisfy the Natural Sciences requirement of the University Core Curriculum)
TECM 2700 - Technical Writing is required instead of ENGL 1320 (satisfies College of Engineering Core requirement)
A 2.5 GPA is required for engineering technology courses in the major.
Courses taken to satisfy the technical options in each major must be approved by the academic advisor.