Oklahoma State University

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Construction Engineering Technology The construction industry is the largest industry in the world. Leadership in this field requires a broad knowledge of labor, materials and equipment, capital and construction procedures. The interdisciplinary approach of the construction engineering technology program offers the student specialized coursework in all phases of construction, designed to prepare him or her for responsible positions in industry. The primary goal of the Construction Engineering Technology (CET) program is to enhance the quality of the instructional program through effective management of the curriculum, teaching assignments and fiscal and physical resources. This goal includes providing instructional facilities, equipment and support services for faculty and students which maintain an excellent learning environment. Program Educational Objectives OSU Construction Engineering Technology graduates a few years after graduation will: 1. Solve problems typically found in the construction industry in construction engineering design, estimating, planning, scheduling and project management using mathematical, analytical and scientific skills of engineering technology. 2. Successfully work in teams and communicate effectively in written, oral and graphical forms. 3. Continue life-long career and professional growth by actively interacting with local industries and participating in appropriate professional societies. 4. Continue life-long personal growth in sensitivity to ethical responsibilities, global environments and associated social issues. Construction Engineering Technology graduates can expect to obtain these student outcomes upon graduation: 1. An ability to select and apply the knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of the discipline to broadly-defined engineering technology activities; 2. An ability to select and apply a knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering and technology to engineering technology problems that require the application of principles and applied procedures or methodologies; 3. An ability to conduct standard tests and measurements; to conduct, analyze and interpret experiments; and to apply experimental results to improve processes; 4. An ability to design systems, components or processes for broadly- defined engineering technology problems appropriate to program educational objectives; 5. An ability to function effectively as a member or leader on a technical team; 6. An ability to identify, analyze and solve broadly-defined engineering technology problems; 7. An ability to apply written, oral and graphical communication in both technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature; 8. An understanding of the need for and an ability to engage in self- directed continuing professional development; 9. An understanding of and a commitment to address professional and ethical responsibilities including a respect for diversity;

10. A knowledge of the impact of engineering technology solutions in a societal and global context; and 11. A commitment to quality, timeliness and continuous improvement. Faculty with excellent credentials, including a balance of formal education, teaching ability and appropriate industry experience, are recruited nationwide and are provided opportunities for individual professional development and regular contact with the industry. Faculty members are encouraged to become involved in extension and research programs relating to the department’s areas of strength or growth and to serve the needs for continuing education within the industry, particularly in the regional construction community. These needs and opportunities for service are assessed regularly through close cooperation with local and regional construction professionals and industry associations. An active Construction Engineering Advisory Board, representing a broad cross-section of the industry, meets regularly to offer support and guidance necessary to preserve uncompromising excellence. The Construction Engineering Technology program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org. The educational objectives of the Construction Engineering Technology program are consistent with those required by ETAC of ABET and are listed under “Division of Engineering Technology” in the Catalog. Undergraduate Admission Students who satisfy the CEAT admission requirements are eligible to enroll for the first two years of the program in the lower division of the curriculum for Construction Engineering Technology. In order to balance the number of students in the CET upper division with available CET resources, advancement to the CET upper division is by application. Applications are due to the CET no later than the last working day of April each year. To be eligible for program advancement, lower-division students must have: 1. Completed 60 credit hours of coursework counting toward the CET degree; 2. Completed all of the required (shaded) courses on the Degree Requirement Sheet (these courses are also listed on the Calculation Work Sheet of the Application to Upper Division form); 3. Achieved a grade of ‘C’ or better in the following courses: Code Title Hours CMT 1213 Introduction to Construction 3 CMT 2253 Printreading & BIM 3 CMT 2263 Estimating I 3 ACCT 2103 Financial Accounting 3 PHYS 1214 College Physics II (LN) 4 GENT 2323 Statics 3 MATH 2123 Calculus for Technology Programs I (A) 3 CMT 2352 Concrete Technology 2 A substitution for any of these courses must meet the same ‘C’ requirement. 4. Achieved a minimum Selection GPA (SGPA) of 3.05. Annually, students who meet these criteria for program advancement and have made a timely application for admission to the upper division will be admitted to the upper division of the CET curriculum. The Selection