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

FALL

Course

Title

Hours

BCN 1221C

Building Construction

3

BCN 2230

Materials & Methods of Construction I

3

EGN 1110C

Engineering Graphics I (w/AutoCAD)

2

EGS 1000

Introduction to Engineering Technology

1

ENC 1101

Freshman Communication Skills I

3

MAC 1114

Algebraic and Trigonometric Functions

3

Semester Hours: 15

 

SPRING

Course

Title

Hours

BCN 2231

Materials & Methods of Construction II

3

CHM 1030

Introduction to Chemistry for Non-Science Majors

3

EGN 1112C

Engineering Graphics II(AutoCAD)

3

ENC 1102

Freshman Communication Skills II

3

PHY 2053

College Physics I

3

PHY 2053

College Physics I Lab

1

Semester Hours: 16

Year 1 Total: 31

 

FALL

Course

Title

Hours

BCN 3271

Construction Documents

3

ENC 3243

Technical Report Writing

3

STA 2023

Introduction to Probability & Statistics

3

SUR 2140C

Elementary Surveying

3

SUR 2140L

Elementary Surveying Lab

1

 

African American History Elective

3

Semester Hours: 16

 

SPRING

Course

Title

Hours

BCN 3240

Construction Equipment & Operations

2

BCN 3731C

Construction Safety & OSHA Certification

2

MAC 2311

Calculus I

4

 

Humanities Core (PHI2010 recommended)

3

 

Social Science Core (FL Civic Literacy)

3

Semester Hours: 14

Year 2 Total: 30

 

FALL

Course

Title

Hours

BCN 3562C

Electrical Systems in Construction

3

BCN 3720

Construction Planning & Scheduling

2

BCN 4617

Construction Estimating I

3

CET 2365C

C-Programming for Engineering & Technology

3

ETG 2502

Statics

3

 

Humanities Elective (PHI3601 recommended)

3

Semester Hours: 12

 

SPRING

Course

Title

Hours

BCN 3566C

Electromechanical Systems

3

BCN 4619

Construction Estimating II

3

BCN 4782

Computer Applications for Construction Management

3

ETC 3211

Soil Mechanics & Foundations

3

ETC 3211L

Soil Mechanics & Foundations Lab

1

ETG 2530

Strength of Materials

3

ETG 2530L

Strength of Materials Lab

1

ETG 4939

Professional Development

1

Semester Hours: 18

Year 3 Total: 21

 

FALL

Course

Title

Hours

BCN 3797

Construction Management I

3

BCN 4705

Contracts, Codes, & Law

3

BCN 4941

Internship or Technical Elective

2

ETC 4454

Reinforced Concrete I

3

ETC 4454L

Reinforced Concrete I Lab 

1

 

University Specified Elective

3

Semester Hours: 15

 

SPRING

Course

Title

Hours

BCN 3253

Construction Accounting

3

BCN 3939

Construction Management Capstone Project

2

ETC 4455

Reinforced Concrete II

3

ETI 4671

Principles of Engineering Economics I

2

 

Social Science Elective (PSY 2012 recommended)

3

Semester Total: 13

Year Total: 28


Total B.S. Construction Engineering Technology Hours: 124

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