Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering Technology
The Construction Engineering Technology program offers specialized instruction in modem techniques of the construction practice. The mission of the program is to produce highly competent and technically trained graduates who possess a solid understanding of the fundamental of engineering and construction/civil concepts.
The program prepares graduates to work with architects, engineers, contractors and
other entities concerned with construction (vertical and horizontal). Typically, program
graduates perform work associated with project estimating, erection, supervision or
management. This ability is derived from thorough exposure to construction techniques
and materials, surveying, estimating methods, computer applications, contractual relationship
and legal issues. All students are required to develop skills in technical writing
and public speaking. In addition, students may complete courses in GI system, landscape,
surveying, engineering and technology through the Construction Engineering Technology
program and other academic units at FAMU. All graduates are encouraged to have OSHA
30 Hour (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) certification, complete at
least two (2) internships, and demonstrate competency in computer programming and
software application.
Graduates majoring in Construction Engineering Technology Program are prepared to
work with contractors, architects, engineers and other entities concerned with construction.
A wide range of career opportunities are available to graduates to work as Safety
Engineers, Project Engineers, Job Superintendents, Construction Engineers, Engineer
Technicians, Scheduling Engineers, Construction Estimators, Field Engineers, Construction
Mangers, and Residential, Building and General Construction. Also, graduates are prepared
to pursue graduate degree in a wide variety of areas such as civil engineering, construction
management, business administration or law.
Curriculum
*From the required statewide courses list
** From the statewide additional course list
*** From the required university elective course list
Year 1
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FALL |
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Course |
Title |
Hours |
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BCN 1221C |
Building Construction |
3 |
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BCN 2230 |
Materials & Methods of Construction I |
3 |
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EGN 1110C |
Engineering Graphics I (w/AutoCAD) |
2 |
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EGS 1000 |
Introduction to Engineering Technology |
1 |
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ENC 1101 |
Freshman Communication Skills I |
3 |
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MAC 1114 |
Algebraic and Trigonometric Functions |
3 |
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Semester Hours: 15 |
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SPRING |
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Course |
Title |
Hours |
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BCN 2231 |
Materials & Methods of Construction II |
3 |
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CHM 1030 |
Introduction to Chemistry for Non-Science Majors |
3 |
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EGN 1112C |
Engineering Graphics II(AutoCAD) |
3 |
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ENC 1102 |
Freshman Communication Skills II |
3 |
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PHY 2053 |
College Physics I |
3 |
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PHY 2053 |
College Physics I Lab |
1 |
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Semester Hours: 16 |
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Year 1 Total: 31 |
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FALL |
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Course |
Title |
Hours |
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BCN 3271 |
Construction Documents |
3 |
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ENC 3243 |
Technical Report Writing |
3 |
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STA 2023 |
Introduction to Probability & Statistics |
3 |
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SUR 2140C |
Elementary Surveying |
3 |
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SUR 2140L |
Elementary Surveying Lab |
1 |
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African American History Elective |
3 |
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Semester Hours: 16 |
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SPRING |
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Course |
Title |
Hours |
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BCN 3240 |
Construction Equipment & Operations |
2 |
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BCN 3731C |
Construction Safety & OSHA Certification |
2 |
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MAC 2311 |
Calculus I |
4 |
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Humanities Core (PHI2010 recommended) |
3 |
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Social Science Core (FL Civic Literacy) |
3 |
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Semester Hours: 14 |
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Year 2 Total: 30 |
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FALL |
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Course |
Title |
Hours |
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BCN 3562C |
Electrical Systems in Construction |
3 |
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BCN 3720 |
Construction Planning & Scheduling |
2 |
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BCN 4617 |
Construction Estimating I |
3 |
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CET 2365C |
C-Programming for Engineering & Technology |
3 |
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ETG 2502 |
Statics |
3 |
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Humanities Elective (PHI3601 recommended) |
3 |
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Semester Hours: 12 |
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SPRING |
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Course |
Title |
Hours |
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BCN 3566C |
Electromechanical Systems |
3 |
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BCN 4619 |
Construction Estimating II |
3 |
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BCN 4782 |
Computer Applications for Construction Management |
3 |
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ETC 3211 |
Soil Mechanics & Foundations |
3 |
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ETC 3211L |
Soil Mechanics & Foundations Lab |
1 |
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ETG 2530 |
Strength of Materials |
3 |
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ETG 2530L |
Strength of Materials Lab |
1 |
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ETG 4939 |
Professional Development |
1 |
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Semester Hours: 18 |
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Year 3 Total: 21 |
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FALL |
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Course |
Title |
Hours |
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BCN 3797 |
Construction Management I |
3 |
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BCN 4705 |
Contracts, Codes, & Law |
3 |
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BCN 4941 |
Internship or Technical Elective |
2 |
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ETC 4454 |
Reinforced Concrete I |
3 |
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ETC 4454L |
Reinforced Concrete I Lab |
1 |
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University Specified Elective |
3 |
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Semester Hours: 15 |
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SPRING |
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Course |
Title |
Hours |
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BCN 3253 |
Construction Accounting |
3 |
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BCN 3939 |
Construction Management Capstone Project |
2 |
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ETC 4455 |
Reinforced Concrete II |
3 |
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ETI 4671 |
Principles of Engineering Economics I |
2 |
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Social Science Elective (PSY 2012 recommended) |
3 |
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Semester Total: 13 |
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Year Total: 28 |
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Total B.S. Construction Engineering Technology Hours: 124