Engineering Technology & Construction Management Department

The department of Engineering Technology and Construction Management consists of two BS programs: the Civil Engineering Technology program and the Construction Management program. The department also offers construction management certificate programs and is a joint participant in offering an integrated 3+2 Baccalaureate (BS) in Construction Management and Master in Business Administration (MBA) program.

Civil Engineering Technology Program

This undergraduate engineering technology program leads to a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Technology (BSCET) degree. The BSCET degree program prepares graduates for entry level positions to support civil engineering activities associated with the design, construction, operation and maintenance of structures, highways, water supply and disposal systems, and surface water drainage.

Construction Management Program

The Construction Management BS Degree is designed to prepare students for entry level positions in the heavy/civil or Commercial/Residential construction management industry.

Construction Management Certificate Options

Non Construction Management Majors who wish to build their construction management knowledge in various discipline specific areas can obtain a certificate in any of the following Construction Management specialization areas:

Construction Manager Certificate
Estimating & Planning Construction Costs Certificate
Advanced Construction Manager Certificate

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Civil Engineering Technology (CET)
Construction Management (CM)

Civil Engineering Technology (CET)

CET 101 Intro to Civil Engineering Technology 2(1-2)

Fall.
Introduction to the field of Civil Engineering Technology: review career opportunities, study the engineering design process, explore issues of professional ethics, and do team projects.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

CET 102 Surveying I 3(1-4)

Fall.
Beginning course in plane surveying; covers proper chaining techniques, care and use of engineering levels, differential leveling, traversing, and construction surveying.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

CET 103 Surveying II 3(1-4)

Spring.
Introduction to land, topographic, and construction surveying.
Prerequisite: CET 102.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Permission of instructor.

CET 115 Civil Drafting I 3(1-4)

Fall.
An introduction to basic drafting, AutoCAD and Structural Detail drafting.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

CET 116 Civil Drafting II 3(1-4)

Spring.
An introduction to maps, traverses, contours, plans and profiles, cut and fills. An introduction to architectural plans, elevations and section.
Prerequisite: CET 115.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

CET 202 Statics 3(3-0)

Fall.
Basic concepts and application of static forces, couples, resultants, equilibrium, friction, frames, trusses, free body diagrams, and centroids.
Prerequisite: MATH 122 or MATH 124.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

CET 206 Strength of Materials 4(3-2)

Spring.
A study of the response of materials to loads with attention to stresses, strains, elastic and plastic responses to loading. Experiments demonstrate those principles.
Prerequisite: CET 202.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

CET 207 Construction Materials and Methods 3(3-0)

Fall.
Properties, uses and methods of assembly of building materials as they apply to the construction industry.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

CET 208 Concrete and Asphalt Materials 3(2-2)

Spring.
Study of Portland cement concrete and bituminous pavements. Manufacturing, mix design, placing and finishing of these materials. The laboratory includes ASTM testing of these materials.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

CET 222 Dynamics 3(3-0)

Spring.
A study of the basic equations of motion, kinematics, kinetics, momentum, potential energy, work, and highway dynamics.
Prerequisite: CET 202.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

CET 226 Engineering Problem Solving 2(1-2)

Fall.
An introduction to computer programming to solve engineering problems that apply to the complete spectrum of civil engineering technology courses.
Prerequisite: CIS 101 and CIS 104 and MATH 121.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

CET 303 Construction Management 3(3-0)

Spring.
Job specifications, contractor, organization, bonding, contracts, insurance and labor relations.
Prerequisite: CET 207.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

CET 304 Building Cost Estimating 3(3-0)

As Needed.
Estimating related to building construction industry. Quantity take-off, labor and material costs, records and assembling a general contractor's bid.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

CET 305 Heavy/Highway Cost Estimating 3(3-0)

Fall.
Estimating relating to heavy and highway construction. Covers heavy equipment selection and use, project scheduling and production rates.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Junior standing. Permission of instructor.

CET 312 Route Surveying 3(2-2)

As Needed.
Highway and route surveys, horizontal and vertical curves, grades, slope staking, and earthwork.
Prerequisite: CET 103 and MATH 124.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

CET 315 Soil Mechanics Technology 3(2-2)

Spring.
Basic principles of soil mechanics and foundation design as they apply to design and construction. ATSM field tests will be done in the laboratory.
Prerequisite: CET 206.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

CET 316 Structural Analysis 3(3-0)

Fall.
Introduction to the analysis of statically determinate and indeterminate structures.
Prerequisite: CET 206 and MATH 126 and PHYS 201 and PHYS 201L.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

CET 317 Hydraulics 3(2-2)

Fall.
Study of non-compressible fluids including the flow of water in pipes and open channels. Laboratory involves measuring static pressure, head losses, and flow rates.
Prerequisite: CET 202 and MATH 126 and PHYS 201 and PHYS 201L.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

CET 372 Traffic Analysis and Control 3(2-2)

Spring.
Introduction to traffic engineering including traffic system characteristics, traffic studies, capacity analysis, and traffic control. Laboratory activities include traffic data collection and analysis.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

CET 401 Land Surveying 3(3-0)

As Needed.
Boundary control, property descriptions, deeds, subdivisions, emphasizing the legal aspects of land law and surveying.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

CET 404 Structural Steel Design 3(3-0)

Spring.
Structural steel design of beams, columns, girders and trusses to AISC standards.
Prerequisite: CET 316.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

CET 405 Reinforced Concrete Design 3(3-0)

Fall.
Design of reinforced concrete beams, columns, girders and floor systems to conform to current ACI code.
Prerequisite: CET 316.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

CET 412 Hydrology 3(3-0)

Spring.
Hydrologic cycle including precipitation, streamflow, ground-water runoff and the preparation of hydro graphs and frequency analysis.
Prerequisite: CET 317.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

CET 414 Bridge Design 3(3-0)

As Needed.
Design of bridge slabs, beams, abutments, wingwalls, piers, and footings.
Prerequisite: CET 316.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

CET 415 Water and Sewer System Design 3(3-0)

Fall.
Fundamental principles of water supply and sewage design.
Prerequisite: CET 317 and CHEM 111.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

CET 437 LEED Lab 3(2-2)

As Needed.
Actively pursue certification for campus building or facility, including working on prerequisites, credits and supporting documentation.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Sophomore standing.

CET 455 Senior Project Seminar 1(1-0)

Fall.
Students formulate a proposal for their senior project and make written and oral presentations of the proposal. Speakers from industry present real-world examples.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

CET 456 Senior Project 3(1-4)

Spring.
Practical realistic projects relating to CET discipline are selected for design, analysis, and execution. Students prepare reports and make oral presentations.
Prerequisite: CET 455.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

CET 473 Highway Design 3(3-0)

Fall.
A study of highway planning and design.
Prerequisite: CET 208 and CET 315 and CET 372 and MATH 126.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

CET 475 Engineer-In-Training Preparation 3(3-0)

Spring.
This course is designed as preparation for the state Engineer-In-Training examination. Subjects include general engineering and civil engineering topics.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

CET 491 Special Topics (1-3 V)

As Needed.
Special Topics.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Permission of instructor.

CET 495 Independent Study (1-3 V)

Fall, Spring, Summer.
Directed study for students interested in specific areas of CET.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Junior standing in CET. Permission of instructor.

CET 496 Cooperative Education Placement (1-4 V)

Fall, Spring, Summer.
Industrial cooperative education work experience under the direction of a field supervisor and faculty member.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

Construction Management (CM)

CM 101 Intro to Construction Management 2(1-2)

Fall.
Identify and understand the relationships among participants in the construction process and its history. Including risks, construction processes, construction law, regulations and construction project delivery.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

CM 231 Statics and Structures 4(4-0)

Fall.
An introduction to statics, strength of materials, and theory of structures, its applications to building construction and the use of trigonometry in solution of statics problems.
Prerequisite: PHYS 201 and PHYS 201L.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

CM 320 Soils in Construction 3(2-2)

Spring.
A study of soil as a construction material; including investigation, testing, classification, engineering properties and modification techniques, excavations, fills, slope stability, and pavement subgrades.
Prerequisite: CM 231.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

CM 330 Wood Structural Systems 3(2-2)

Fall.
A study of production and properties of wood, design methods for wood structural elements and fasteners, and production and erection methods of wood structures.
Prerequisite: CM 231.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

CM 341 Concrete and Steel Structures 4(3-2)

Spring.
A study of concrete and steel structures including design elements and construction methods for simple structural systems, joints, connections, fasteners, and concrete formwork.
Prerequisite: CM 231.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

CM 351 Construction Planning & Scheduling 3(2-2)

Spring.
Principles and techniques of planning and scheduling for construction projects. Topics include bar charts, Critical Path Method, precedence networks and cost-time takeoffs.
Prerequisite: CET 304 or CET 305.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

CM 391 Special Topics (1-3 V)

As Needed.
Special Topics.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

CM 445 Construction Safety 2(2-0)

Spring.
The study of safe construction techniques, workers compensation insurance, OSHA regulations and requirements, cost of accidents, and ethical conduct regarding safety.
Prerequisite: CET 207.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

CM 451 Mechanical & Electrical Systems 4(4-0)

Fall.
The study of mechanical and electrical systems associated with building construction: climate control systems, water and waste water systems, electric power and electronic communication systems.
Prerequisite: CET 207 and PHYS 201.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

CM 461 Construction Law 3(3-0)

Fall.
Legal documents and operation in construction management including business ownership and organization, business development through bidding and negotiations, contracts, communication during construction, insurance and accounting.
Prerequisite: CET 303.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

CM 465 Construction Accounting & Finance 3(3-0)

Spring.
Construction project analysis/financial control including, cash flow analysis and management, overhead cost and break even analysis, time value of money, banking, and bonding.
Prerequisite: ACCT 201.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

CM 475 Senior Project 3(1-4)

Spring.
An exercise in construction project analysis, cost estimating, scheduling, and the preparation and professional presentation of a project bid package for an organization.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Senior standing in CM. Must be within 2 semesters of graduation.

CM 491 Special Topics (1-3 V)

As Needed.
Special Topics.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

CM 495 Independent Study (1-3 V)

Fall, Spring.
Directed study for students interested in a specific area of CM.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

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