Construction Management Engineering Technology

Program Description

No other country matches the United States in new construction projects. American companies are also involved in projects worldwide. With these expenditures has come the growing demand for construction workers and technicians prepared to spearhead this monumental rebuilding effort. Homes, highways, buildings, plants, airports and bridges will require the handiwork of master builders and the Construction Management Engineering Technology curriculum will provide some of these technicians.

The educational objectives of the Construction Management Engineering Technology Program are to:

secure employment in a technical career related to construction management; and
continue education to a four-year construction management-related program

Students are provided a sound education in both the theory and the application of quality construction principles for a variety of construction projects. Students learn the basic methods, materials, techniques, and developments involved in the construction industry.

This program offers the students a unique combination of management, design and hands-on experience. Through a series of construction management courses, students learn about the construction industry as a whole and analyze the interrelationships of the various organizations within the industry. In the laboratory, students master blueprint reading, quantity take-offs and the estimating of residential and commercial projects. A minimum grade point average of 2.0 is required for graduation with an A.A.S. degree in Construction Management Engineering Technology.

Graduates qualify for positions such as construction managers, supervisors, building inspectors, contractors, field clerks, purchasing agents, surveyors, expediters, estimators, and construction materials salesmen. Other graduates often transfer credits toward a bachelor's degree.

Admissions Requirements

It is recommended that applicants have completed two years each of high school mathematics and science. Those students deficient in these or other areas may have to take an additional term of course work.

Program Competencies

Upon graduation with an Associate in Applied Science degree in Construction Management Engineering Technology, the graduate will be able to:

communicate through graphic, written and oral expression the elements of construction;
apply appropriate techniques to administer and evaluate construction contracts, documents and codes;
estimate material, labor and costs of construction projects;
perform and apply fundamental measurements using construction methods, survey equipment and laboratory equipment;
apply fundamental computer methods and analytical techniques in sub disciplines related to construction technology;
recognize the need for ethics and engage in lifelong learning; including a respect for diversity;
function effectively as a team member in technical projects and activities; and
use mathematics, science, engineering and technology to solve engineering and technical problems.

Accreditations

Accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC) of ABET, http://www.ABET.org
415 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone: (410) 347-7700, E-mail: accreditation@ABET.org

Department Notes

GRADUATION RATE:	Within 2 Years	Within 3 Years	Within 4 Years
Fall 2012	4.3%	26.1%	34.8%
Fall 2013	4.3%	30.4%	34.8%
Fall 2014	8.3%	8.3%	16.7%
Fall 2015	6.7%	33.3%
Fall 2016	5.3%

ENROLLMENT TRENDS:

Fall 2013	Fall 2014	Fall 2015	Fall 2016	Fall 2017	Fall 2018	Five-year % Change
109	92	97	93	103	95	-12.8%

Scholarships

Scholarships are available specific to this program.

Curriculum

Total Degree Credits: 67.0

First Year, Fall Semester
CO 120 - Architectural Blueprint Reading Credit Hours: 3
CO 140 - Construction I Credit Hours: 3
CO 150 - Principles of Contracting Credit Hours: 3
CI 100 - Application of Digital Computer Credit Hours: 3
EN 110 - College Composition Credit Hours: 3
MT 121 - Technical Mathematics I Credit Hours: 4 or
MT 125 - College Mathematics Credit Hours: 4

First Year, Spring Semester
CO 165 - Construction II Credit Hours: 3
CO 185 - Principles of Mechanics Credit Hours: 3
CI 110 - Surveying I Credit Hours: 3
CI 175 - Computer-Aided Drafting I Credit Hours: 3
MT 122 - Technical Mathematics II Credit Hours: 4 or
MT 126 - College Mathematics II Credit Hours: 4

First Year, Summer Semester (Optional after completion of required course, please see your adviser.)
CO 212 - Construction Management Internship Credit Hours: 3 (If CO 212 is successfully completed, student is not required to take CI 240.)

Second Year, Fall Semester
CI 240 - Engineering Drafting Credit Hours: 3
CO 220 - Construction III Credit Hours: 3
CO 230 - Estimating for Construction Credit Hours: 3
CO 250 - Principles of Structural Design Credit Hours: 3
PH 260 - Technical Physics I Credit Hours: 3
PH 261 - Lab for PH 260 Credit Hours: 1

Second Year, Spring Semester
CO 265 - Construction Management Credit Hours: 3
CO 275 - Estimating Earthwork Projects Credit Hours: 3
CO 285 - Contracts and Specifications Credit Hours: 3
______ - Required Option (Student must enroll in one of the following required optional courses of Engineering Problem Applications, Physical Geology or Technical Physics II.)
CO 295 - Engineering Problem Applications Credit Hours: 4 or
GL 160 - Physical Geology Credit Hours: 3
GL 161 - Lab for GL 160 Credit Hours: 1 or
PH 262 - Technical Physics II Credit Hours: 3
PH 263 - Lab for PH 262 Credit Hours: 1
Social Science Elective Credit Hours: 3

Part-time and Evening Students

First Year, Fall Semester
CO 120 - Architectural Blueprint Reading Credit Hours: 3
CO 140 - Construction I Credit Hours: 3

First Year, Spring Semester
CO 150 - Principles of Contracting Credit Hours: 3
CI 100 - Application of Digital Computer Credit Hours: 3

Second Year, Fall Semester
CI 175 - Computer-Aided Drafting I Credit Hours: 3
MT 121 - Technical Mathematics Credit Hours: 4 or
MT 125 - College Mathematics Credit Hours: 4

Second Year, Spring Semester
CO 165 - Construction II Credit Hours: 3
MT 122 - Technical Mathematics II Credit Hours: 4 or
MT 126 - College Mathematics II Credit Hours: 4

Third Year, Fall Semester
CO 185 - Principles of Mechanics Credit Hours: 3
CI 110 - Surveying I Credit Hours: 3

Third Year, Spring Semester
CO 250 - Principles of Structural Design Credit Hours: 3
EN 110 - College Composition Credit Hours: 3

Third Year, Summer Semester (After completion of required courses, please see your adviser.)
CO 212 - Construction Management Internship Credit Hours: 3 (If CO 212 is successfully completed, student is not required to take CI 240.)

Fourth Year, Fall Semester
CI 240 - Engineering Drafting Credit Hours: 3
PH 260 - Technical Physics I Credit Hours: 3
PH 261 - Lab for PH 260 Credit Hours: 1

Fourth Year, Spring Semester
CO 220 - Construction III Credit Hours: 3
CO 230 - Estimating for Construction Credit Hours: 3

Fifth Year, Fall Semester
CO 265 - Construction Management Credit Hours: 3
CO 275 - Estimating Earthwork Projects Credit Hours: 3
Social Science Elective Credit Hours: 3

Fifth Year, Spring Semester
CO 285 - Contracts and Specifications Credit Hours: 3
______ - Required Option (Student must enroll in one of the following required optional courses of Engineering Problem Applications, Physical Geology or Technical Physics II.)
CO 295 - Engineering Problem Applications Credit Hours: 4 or
GL 160 - Physical Geology Credit Hours: 3
GL 161 - Lab for GL 160 Credit Hours: 1 or
PH 262 - Technical Physics II Credit Hours: 3
PH 263 - Lab for PH 262 Credit Hours: 1

Note: This is a recommended sequence. Student should consult his/her academic adviser prior to registering. To assure all prerequisites are completed for each successive semester, it is important that courses be taken in the proper order.

Available At:

North Campus

Pre-Admission Recommendations:

Math I
Math II
Two Years of Science
Basic Drafting
Physics

Career Opportunities/Further Education:

Construction and Building Industry
Transfer to Bachelor's Degree Program

Hegis Code:

5317

Curriculum Code:

1788.CET

Division:

Engineering & Technologies

Construction Management Engineering Technology

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