Construction Engineering Technology, BSET

A Bachelor of Engineering Technology with a major in construction engineering technology is an applied degree for a career in engineering featuring a unique 50/50 mix of construction engineering and construction management to make you competitive in today’s construction industry. Build a 6x6x7 house during your first year. Expand your Senior-Year Capstone project and consider the Grad-Track option to earn the BSET and MSET in 5 years.

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, project scheduling, BIM, contracts and management, safety, and structures are acquired. Technical and management skills are enhanced through courses offered by other engineering technology programs and the G. Brint Ryan College of Business. The development of technical communication and presentation skills is a requirement throughout the curriculum.

Construction engineering technology is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET (www.abet.org)

Program Education Objectives

Students in graduate school
Employment in construction industry
Position in construction related engineering design firms
Management position in construction industry
Achievement of professional designation, i.e., Professional Engineer; LEED AP; Certified Professional Contractor
Officer of Professional Association related to construction industry

Student Outcomes

Estimating costs, estimating quantities, and evaluating materials for construction projects. (ABET 1)
Utilizing measuring methods, hardware and software that are appropriate for field, laboratory and office processes related to construction. (ABET 1)
Applying fundamental computational methods and elementary analytical techniques in sub-disciplines related to construction engineering. (ABET 1)
Producing and utilizing design, construction and operations documents. (ABET 1)
Performing economic analysis and cost estimates related to design, construction and maintenance of systems associated with construction engineering. (ABET 1)
Selecting appropriate construction material and practices. (ABET 1)
Applying appropriate principles of construction management, law and ethics. (ABET 2)
Performing standard analysis and design in a least one sub-discipline related to construction engineering. (ABET 4)
Designing systems, components or processes for broadly defined engineering technology problems appropriate to program educational objectives. (ABET 2)
Functioning effectively as a member or leader on a technical team. (ABET 5)
Applying written, oral and graphical communication in both technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature. (ABET 3)
An understanding of the need for and an ability to engage in self-directed continuing professional development.
Knowing the impact of engineering technology solutions in a societal and global context. (ABET 2)
A commitment to quality, timeliness and continuous improvement.

Degree requirements

The following requirements must be satisfied for a Bachelor of Science in engineering technology with a major in construction engineering technology.

Hours required and general/college requirements

A minimum of 123 semester hours, of which 42 must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree as specified in the University Core Curriculum in the Academics section of this catalog and the College of Engineering requirements.

Major requirements, 75 hours

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

Other requirements

A grade of C or better is required for all major courses and elective courses counting toward the major.
Courses taken to satisfy the technical options in the major must be approved by the academic advisor.

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

The mathematics courses needed are listed below:

Foundation course

CNET foundation courses are CNET 1160 , CNET 2180 , CNET 2300 , ENGR 1030 , MATH 1710 , PHYS 1710 , PHYS 1730 and TECM 2700 .

Successful completion of foundation courses is based on achieving a C or higher in each course.

Major transfer policy

Students enrolled at UNT can transfer into Construction Engineering Technology if they have completed the following courses with a C or better and a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5. The courses are: CNET 1160 , CNET 2180 , ENGR 1030 , MATH 1710 , PHYS 1710 /PHYS 1730 and TECM 2700 .

Successful completion of foundation courses is based on achieving a C or higher in each course.

Department policies

Policy on Academic Performance, Progression, and Dismissal in the College of Engineering

Students in the College of Engineering will conduct themselves in a professional manner in their interaction with their peers, faculty, staff and the community in general. A student may be dismissed from the college for inappropriate conduct (please refer to the Code of Student Conduct).

Each semester, students are required to take engineering foundation courses and/or prerequisites to the engineering foundation courses until all foundation courses are successfully completed.

Successful completion of the foundation courses is required for enrollment in all 3000 and 4000 level courses.

A minimum grade of C is required in all courses required in a student’s major for degree completion. Courses include, but are not limited to, engineering, computing, mathematics, laboratory sciences, supporting area, technical elective, technical option, energy elective, and specialization courses.

A minimum grade of C is required in all courses required in a student’s major for prerequisite completion. Courses include, but are not limited to, engineering, computing, mathematics, laboratory sciences, supporting area, technical elective, technical option, energy elective, and specialization courses.

A student making grades lower than C two times in the same course in any College of Engineering foundation course or in any course required by the major is subject to dismissal from the College of Engineering, pending a review by the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies in the College of Engineering.

A student must maintain good academic standing within the university. Please see “Academic status” and “Regulations governing students under academic suspension” in the Academics section of this catalog.

Four-year degree plan (example)

The following four-year plan is one example of a variety of ways in which you can complete your chosen degree in four years, and will serve as a guide for you to design your pathway to degree completion. Variations will depend on whether you need to take prerequisites or have college credit from exams or dual enrollment.

Year 1

Semester 1		Semester 2
MATH 1710 - Calculus I	4 hours	MATH 1720 - Calculus II	3 hours
CHEM 1410 - General Chemistry for Science Majors	3 hours	PHYS 1710 - Mechanics	3 hours
CHEM 1430 - Laboratory Sequence for General Chemistry	1 hour	PHYS 1730 - Laboratory in Mechanics	1 hour
CNET 1160 - Construction Methods and Materials	3 hours	TECM 2700 - Technical Writing	3 hours
CNET 2300 - Construction Graphics and Modeling	3 hours	CNET 2180 - Building Construction Techniques	3 hours
		American History core	3 hours
Total	14 hours	Total	16 hours

Year 2

Semester 1		Semester 2
PHYS 2220 - Electricity and Magnetism	3 hours	ACCT 2010 - Accounting Principles I (Financial Accounting)	3 hours
PHYS 2240 - Laboratory in Wave Motion, Electricity, Magnetism and Optics	1 hour	DSCI 2710 - Data Analysis with Spreadsheets	3 hours
ECON 1100 - Principles of Microeconomics	3 hours	ENGR 2332 - Mechanics of Materials	3 hours
ENGR 1030 - Technological Systems	3 hours	Communication core	3 hours
ENGR 2301 - Statics	3 hours	Government & Political Science core	3 hours
American History core	3 hours
Total	16 hours	Total	15 hours

Year 3

Semester 1		Semester 2
CNET 3150 - Construction Contract Documents	3 hours	CNET 3190 - Construction Scheduling	3 hours
CNET 3160 - Construction Cost Estimating	3 hours	CNET 3440 - Steel Structures	3 hours
CNET 3430 - Structural Analysis	3 hours	CNET 3460 - Soils and Foundations	3 hours
BLAW 3430 - Legal and Ethical Environment of Business	3 hours	CNET 3410 - Occupational Safety and Liability	3 hours
Government & Political Science core	3 hours	Language, Philosophy & Culture core	3 hours
Total	15 hours	Total	15 hours

Year 4

Semester 1		Semester 2
CNET 3480 - Structural Design with Concrete, Timber and Other Materials	3 hours	CNET 4180 - Problems in Project Management	3 hours
CNET 4170 - Construction Management	3 hours	CNET 4190 - Quality Management in Construction	3 hours
CNET 4780 - Senior Design I	1 hour	CNET 4620 - Advanced Design in Cold-Formed Steel Structures	3 hours
BLAW 4770 - Real Estate Law and Contracts	3 hours	CNET 4790 - Senior Design II	3 hours
Creative Arts core	3 hours	CONM or CNET or MEET Technical Elective selection	4 hours
Elective	3 hours
Total	16 hours	Total	16 hours