Construction Engineering Technology (B.S.)

Program: B.S.
School of Polytechnic  
College of Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science

Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science Building 221 ~ 260-481-4127

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Construction Engineering Technology is part of the School of Polytechnic .  Construction Engineering Technology (CNET) prepares students for the application of engineering principles and technological developments in construction methods, business operations and management skills to oversee a construction project. CPET majors manage and supervise the conversion of engineering and architectural plans from ideas to reality.

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CNET B.S. Program Objectives

• To provide education of the traditional and returning adult student for career success in the construction industry, with a special emphasis on sustainable construction.
• To develop a respect for diversity and a knowledge of contemporary professional, societal, and global issues with an understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities.
• To be responsive to the ever-changing technologies of the construction industries.
• To instill in students the desire for and ability to engage in lifelong learning.

The breadth of the curriculum will provide leadership potential in addressing problems of the region, its people, and its industries.  Graduates of this program take jobs with contractors, building-materials companies, utilities, architectural firms, engineering firms, and government agencies. The construction engineering technology program does not lead to licensure as a professional engineer or registered architect.

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Student Learning Outcomes:

• An ability to select and apply the knowledge, technique, skills, and modern tools of the discipline to broadly-definded engineering technology activities.
  • Utilizing modern instruments, methods and techniques to implement construction contracts, documents, and codes.
  • Evaluate materials and methods for construction projects. 
  • Utilize modern surveying methods for construction layout.
  • Estimate material quantities.
  • Estimate material costs.
• An ability to apply current knowledge and adapt to emerging applications of mathematics, science, engineering and technology.
  • Utilize current industry standard equipment.
  • Employ productivity software to solve problems.
• An ability to conduct. Analyze and interpret experiments and apply experimental results to improve processes.
  • Determine forces and stresses in structural systems.
  • Perform economic analyses related to design, construction, and maintenance.
• An ability to apply creativity in the design of systems, components or processes appropriate to program objectives.
  • Produce design for construction and operations documents utilization.
  • Perform standard analysis and design in one technical specialty in construction.
  • Select appropriate construction materials and practices.
• An ability to function effectively on teams.
  • Participate actively in team activities during and outside class.
• An ability to identify, analyze and solve technical problems.
  • Apply basic concepts to the solution of hydraulic and hydrology problems.
  • Apply basic concepts to the solution of geotechnics problems.
  • Apply basic concepts to the solution of structures problems.
  • Apply basic concepts to the solution of construction scheduling and management.
  • Apply basic concepts to the solution of construction safety problems.
• An ability to communicate effectively.
  • Demonstrate effective oral communication skills.
  • Demonstrate effective written communication skills.
• A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in lifelong learning.
  • Conduct web and library research and report findings.
• An ability to understand professional, ethical and social responsibilities in construction.
  • Apply principles of construction law and ethics.
  • Perform service learning.
• A respect for diversity and a knowledge of contemporary professional, societal and global issues.
  • Understand societal and global issues.
  • Understand issues of human diversity.
• A commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement.
  • Produce work of quality and timeliness.
  • Evaluate each course each semester

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Accreditation:

• The Construction Engineering Technology degree is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.

Program Delivery:

• POLYTECHNIC programs emphasize practice-based learning via hands-on laboratory applications using state-of-the-art equipment. Some courses are available through online, distance, and hybrid learning, however many incorporate an on-campus laboratory element.

Declaring This Major:

Students interested in declaring Construction Engineering Technology as their major may do so in one of two ways:

• On their application when they first apply to the university.
• After meeting with a faculty advisor, a change of major can be declared.

General Requirements:

• Degree Requirements  
• General Education Requirements  
• Overlapping Course Content  
• Academic Regulations  

Program Requirements:

• Students must complete courses earning grades of C- or better.
• Student Responsibilities:  You are responsible for satisfying the graduation requirements specified for your selected program.  Thus, it is essential that you develop a thorough understanding of the required courses, academic policies, and procedures governing your academic career.  All requests for exceptions    to specific requirements must be made in writing and may be granted only by written approval from the appropriate chair.
• Transfer credit limits, see Academic Regulations above.
• General Education and Major courses as listed below.

Mission:

• To provide employers and the public of northeast Indiana with educated, technologically equipped graduates, able to serve the varied construction industries in advancing the solutions to problems facing the public and private sector.