Construction Engineering Technology

Area of Study: Construction Engineering Technology

Degree/Certificate: Associate of Applied Science degree in Construction Engineering Technology

Program Description

This program prepares students with technical and leadership roles for the construction industry. The program coursework includes comprehensive study in contract documents, construction methods, scheduling, and estimating for residential and light commercial building. Laboratory coursework utilizes modern industry-based software and field instruments. Graduates are prepared to work for construction contractors, engineering/architectural firms, public building agencies, or they can transfer into university programs in construction engineering and construction management.

This program is designed to prepare students to demonstrate the following program outcomes:
Construction Engineering Technology Degree Outcomes.pdf

Program Requirements

Suggested Semester Sequence

First Semester		Credits
CNST-1281	Construction Orientation	3
ENG-1010	College Composition I	3
IT-1010	Introduction to Microcomputer Applications	3
MATH-1160 OR MATH-1610	Technical Mathematics I OR Calculus I	4-5
MET-1200	Engineering Drawing (1)	2
EIT-1220	AutoCAD 2D (1)	2
	Total	17-18

Second Semester		Credits
CNST-1730	Construction Print Reading (2)	2
MATH-1360 OR MATH-1620	Technical Mathematics II OR Calculus II	5
MET-1600	Technical Statics	2
PHYS-1210	College Physics I	4
Arts & Hum/Soc & Beh Sci	See Catalog for AAS Degree requirements (2)	3
	Total	16

Third Semester		Credits
CNST-2110	Basic Survey Practices	3
CNST-2130	Construction Methods, Materials & Equipment	3
CNST-2210	Mechanical & Electrical Systems	3
CNST-2330	Construction Scheduling	3
ENG-2151	Technical Writing	3
MET-2200	Strength of Materials	3
	Total	18

Fourth Semester		Credits
CNST-2990	Construction Estimating & Cost Analysis (C)	3
CNST-2631	Construction Management Systems	3
CNST-2410	Principles of Structural Design	3
ACCT-xxxx OR BADM-xxxx OR CNST-xxxx	Any ACCT elective (2) OR Any BADM elective (2) OR CNST Elective (2)	3-4
Arts & Hum/Soc & Beh Sci	See Catalog for AAS Degree requirements (3)	2
Arts & Hum/Soc & Beh Sci	See Catalog for AAS Degree requirements (3)	3
	Total	17-18

Program Total		Credits
		68-70

	Notes
	(1) Consecutive eight week courses.
	(2) CNST-2120 Civil Engineering Systems, BADM-2210 Quality Management, or ACCT-1310 Financial Accounting highly recommended.
	(3) Minimum 8 semester credits Arts & Hum/Soc & Beh Sci--SPCH-1010 highly recommended.
	(C) = Capstone Course

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