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2009-2011 University Catalog

Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology Degree with a Major in Construction Engineering Technology

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General Education

Hours

Basic Skills

12
COMM 207  Speech Communication   3
ENGL 101  English Composition    3
ENGL 190  Honors English Composition or
ENGL 299  Introduction to Research Writing
3
MATH 143  Elementary Statistics 3

General Education Electives

30-3

Sciences

9-10
Natural Sciences (Select one)
 
BIOL 111 and 112  General Biology and Laboratory 5
BIOL 113  Environmental Life Science 4
BIOL 211  Principles of Biology I 4
Physical Sciences (Select one)
 
PHYS 100  College Physics I or
PHYS 104  Engineering Physics I (preferred)
4
PHYS 130  Elementary Physics Laboratory I 1

Social Studies (Select one)

3
SOC 100  Introduction to Sociology 3
WOMEN 200  Introduction to Women’s Studies 3

Political Studies (Select one)

3
POLS 101  U.S. Politics 3
POLS 324  Introduction to Comparative Politics 3

Producing and Consuming

6
Technology
 
CMCET 234  The Construction Industry 3
Business
 
ACCTG 201  Financial Accounting 3

Fine Arts and Aesthetic Studies/Cultural Studies (Select one)

2-5
ART 155  Printmaking I 3
ART 178  Introduction to the Visual Arts 3
ART 188  The Designed World 3
ART 217  Crafts I 3
ART 222  Jewelry Design I 3
ART 233  Drawing I 3
ART 244  Ceramics I 3
ART 266  Sculpture I 3
ART 277  Painting I 3
ART 288  Western Art History I 3
ART 289  Western Art History II 3
ART 311  Art Education 3
COMM 105  Performance Appreciation 3
COMM 205  Performance Studies 3
COMM 295  Theatre History 3
ENGL 250  Introduction to Creative Writing 3
HHP 151  Dance Appreciation 3
MUSIC 120  Music Appreciation (Classical, Jazz, or World Music) 3
MUSIC 121  Introduction to Music Literature 2
MUSIC 321  History of Music 3
MLL 124  French Language and Culture I 5
MLL 134  German Language and Culture I 5
MLL 154  Spanish Language and Culture I 5
MLL 184  Russian Language and Culture I 5
MLL 194  Korean Language and Culture I 5
GEOG 106  World Regional Geography 3
GEOG 300  Elements of Geography 3
GEOG 304  Human Geography 3
WOMEN 399  Global Women's Issues 3

Health and Well-Being

4-6
Psychological
 
PSYCH 155  General Psychology 3
Physical (Select one)
 
FCS 203  Nutrition and Health 3
HHP 150  Lifetime Fitness Concepts 1

Human Heritage (Select one course from one of the following three categories)

3
History
 
HIST 101  World History to 1500 3
HIST 102  World History from 1500 3
HIST 201  American History to 1865 3
HIST 202  American History from 1865 3
Literature
 
ENGL 113  General Literature 3
ENGL 114  General Literature (Genre) 3
ENGL 116  General Literature (Theme) 3
ENGL 320   Literature and Film 3
ENGL 315  Mythology 3
Philosophy
 
PHIL 103  Introduction to Philosophy 3
PHIL 105  Ethics 3
PHIL 111  Ethics: Applied Emphasis (___) 3
PHIL 208  Logic and Critical Thinking 3
PHIL 231  World Religions 3
TOTAL 42-48

 

Major Requirements

Hours

Technical Specialties (66 hours)

66
CMCET 133  Construction Graphics 3
CMCET 200/300/400 Cooperative Education (___) 3
CMCET 234  The Construction Industry (satisfied by general education above) (3)
CMCET 235  Methods of Construction-Light Frame and Finishes 2
ACCTG 305 Construction Accounting 3
CMCET 330  Mechanical Systems 3
CMCET 331  Electrical Systems 3
CMCET 334  Methods of Construction-Sitework and Steel 3
CMCET 335  Methods of Construction-Concrete and Masonry 3
CMCET 337  Construction Materials Testing and Inspection 2
EST 396 Introduction to Construction Safety 3
CMCET 431  Structural Design-Loads 1
CMCET 434  Civil Construction 3
ETECH 502   Engineering Economy 2
CMCET 536  Temporary Structures 2
CMCET 537  Construction Surveying I 3
CMCET 631  Construction Estimating I 3
CMCET 632  Structural Design-Steel and Wood 3
CMCET 633  Structural Design-Concrete 3
CMCET 634  Construction Management 3
CMCET 635  Contract Administration 3
CMCET 637  Construction Surveying II 3
CMCET 638  Foundation and Soil Mechanics 3
CMCET 639  Construction Estimating II 2
CMCET 690 Professional Construction Certification Seminar 1
CMCET 691  Senior Project 3
TOTAL 66

 

Support Courses (21-22 hours)**

Hours
PHYS 101/131  College Physics II/College Physics Laboratory II or
PHYS 105/132  Engineering Physics II/Engineering Physics Laboratory II (preferred) or PHYS 131 College Physics Laboratory II or
5

CHEM 112/113  Essentials of Chemistry/Laboratory or

4
CHEM 215/216  General Chemistry I/Laboratory 5
From above 4-5
MATH 122 Plane Trigonometry* 3
MATH 143 Elementary Statistics (satisfied by general education) (3)
MATH 150 Calculus I 5
MECET 220  Statics or
PHYS 220  Engineering Mechanics I – Statics
3
MECET 423  Mechanics of Materials 3
ENGL 301 Technical/Professional Writing 3
ACCTG 201  Financial Accounting (satisfied by general education) 3
TOTAL support courses 21-22
TOTAL 129-136

*  A grade of "C" or better is required for credit toward graduation and to satisfy pre-requisite requirements in all CMCET courses, MATH 122 Plane Trigonometry (or equivalent).
** Mathematics classes below MATH 122 Plane Trigonometry do not count towards degree requirements.

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