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Undergraduate Program for Construction Engineering and Management

Undergraduate Overview

Lower Division Program

1. A student entering the College of Engineering must complete the designated lower division course block prior to enrolling in the upper division engineering sequence or any junior/senior classes.
   • Enrollment in the upper division courses prior to completion of the lower division requires permission of the student's department chairperson.
   • o Substitutions for the lower division course requirements require the permission of the student's department chairperson.
2. Completion of the lower division block also requires a minimum 2.0 GPA for the lower division courses designated by the department and a "C" or better in certain specified courses.
3. Any student who does not satisfy the "C" minimum rule in the appropriately designated courses must repeat those courses.
4. Any student who has not met the requirements for satisfactory completion of the lower division block as stated above or who fails to make satisfactory progress toward a degree will be denied subsequent enrollment in the College of Engineering.

Pre-Engineering Program

º£½ÇÉçÇøs wishing to major in engineering or computer science will be classified as pre-engineering students until they have received a grade of "C" or better in MATH 1411 or have demonstrated an equivalent mathematics background.

Limit on Engineering Course Enrollments

The maximum number of times an engineering course can be taken is three. All enrollments in a course that result in a grade of A, B, C, D, F, or W will be counted. Once a student has reached the maximum of three enrollments, he or she will not be allowed to enroll in the course a fourth time. If the course is required in the student's degree plan, the student will not be able to complete the requirements for that degree. Once a student has obtained a "C" or better in an engineering course that course may not be repeated for credit.

Enrollment in Engineering/Computer Science Courses by Non- Majors Enrollment in nearly all engineering and computer science courses is restricted to students with the appropriate majors. º£½ÇÉçÇøs from outside the engineering college wishing to take engineering/computer science courses should request permission from the chairperson of the department offering the course.

Cooperative Education

Cooperative education is a program which integrates a student's formal academic study with special periods of practical work experience in business, industry, government, professional, or service organizations. These work experiences are an integral part of the student's education, supplementing academic knowledge and promoting and encouraging personal development and professional preparation. The academic value of work completed under the cooperative education program is recognized by allowing credit to be earned for completion of three work periods and submission of required reports. Contact the Dean of Engineering for information on the availability of co-op work assignments.

Five-Year Bachelor/Master of Science Program

The College of Engineering provides an opportunity for qualified students to participate in a five-year bachelor/master of science degree program. The program is structured to allow qualified engineering students to enter a graduate º£½ÇÉçÇø or design program during the senior year of the bachelor's degree. During this fourth year the student may reserve certain courses for graduate credit, work actively on a º£½ÇÉçÇø project for nine months, and may be considered for employment as a teaching or º£½ÇÉçÇø assistant at the appropriate salary. Both the bachelor's and master's degrees can be completed in five academic years.

Graduate Study

º£½ÇÉçÇøs who rank high in their undergraduate class should give serious consideration to developing their full intellectual potential in engineering by continuing with advanced studies at the graduate level. For those students interested in the practice of construction management, the Master of Science in Construction Management (MSCM) degree should be given serious consideration. The program requires a minimum of 30 graduate credits (10 courses).

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs):

A critical goal of the CEM faculty is to provide undergraduate students of varying backgrounds and abilities every opportunity for achieving success in the Construction profession. To address this goal, the Program Educational Objectives for the Bachelor of Science program have been established with input from alumni, students, and industry representatives. The mission of the BSCEM program is to produce students capable of functioning an entry level in construction management. The Construction Engineering and Management program accomplishes its mission by defining the following educational objectives for students who:

1. Will lead, represent, advance, and contribute to public safety and the profession in their communities and globally.

2. Will be well-rounded and ethical professionals displaying strong technical, managerial, and interpersonal skills.

3. Will be effective at communicating with diverse multi-disciplinary populations.

4. Will effectively reinforce their knowledge with real world experiences and apply their education to be lifelong learners and contribute to innovation in construction.

5. Will enrich the quality of life and sustainability of communities by providing ethical solutions to complex construction problems considering dynamic social, political, technological, and economic realities.

6. Will contribute to problem-solving, quality management and improvement of personal and organizational skills.

º£½ÇÉçÇø Outcomes

1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.

2. An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.

3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.

4. An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.

5. An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.

6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.

7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.