During the first two years, emphasis is placed on foundation courses in chemistry, mathematics, physics, engineering mechanics and business, augmented by practice-oriented civil engineering courses. The introductory construction courses include field trips and an introduction to the various disciplines of engineering and business management employed in the construction industry. The CAD lab course, using the latest CAD software, provides knowledge that is applied in the rest of the curriculum, and serves as the basis for understanding, interpreting and utilizing construction plans and specifications in construction operations.
During the second and third years, emphasis is on specific technical courses designed to provide a working knowledge of civil, electrical and mechanical engineering methods utilized in the design of both horizontal and vertical projects and in construction practice. In addition, courses in business and management skills are added to further develop analytical skills needed for making business and technical judgments in real time during construction operations. The emphasis in the fourth year is on the application of these skills to real-world problems with emphasis on societal impacts and the integration of all skills into a seamless and profitable project scenario.
In the senior year, each student is also required to be part of a multidisciplinary construction project team that identifies and formulates a real-world construction project. In this “capstone” course, students must assemble information from previous courses to enhance the application of their technical and management skills to accomplish project and societal goals. Technical and business courses in the third and fourth years emphasize leadership, teamwork, oral and written communication and ethics. Mandatory electives in the humanities and social sciences provide a broader understanding of the professional work environment, human history, culture and societal needs and values. The curriculum provides flexibility in the form of restricted electives and technical/business electives that allow further depth and breadth in a discipline of choice.
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