Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Construction Engineering Technology] From East Tennessee State University

The construction program is designed to provide understanding and experience in the following five major construction areas:

• Management / Supervision
• Accounting / Cost Control
• Field Engineering
• Design
• Material Testing

Engineering Technology students are expected to have demonstrated proficiency in the following areas:

• an appropriate mastery of the knowledge techniques, skills, and modern tools of their disciplines;
• an ability to apply current knowledge and adapt to emerging applications of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology;
• an ability to conduct, analyze and interpret experiments and apply experimental results to improve processes;
• an ability to apply creativity in the design of systems, components or processes appropriate to program objectives;
• an ability to function effectively on teams;
• an ability to identify, analyze and solve technical problems;
• an ability to communicate effectively;
• a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in, lifelong learning;
• an ability to understand professional, ethical, and social responsibilities;
• a respect for diversity and a knowledge of contemporary professional, societal and global issues; and
• a commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement.

Those program criteria are:

• utilize techniques that are appropriate to administer and evaluate construction contracts, documents, and codes;
• estimate costs, estimate quantities, and evaluate materials for construction projects;
• utilize measuring methods, hardware, and software that are appropriate for field, laboratory, and office processes related to construction;
• apply fundamental computational methods and elementary analytical techniques in sub-disciplines related to construction engineering;
• produce and utilize design, construction, and operations documents;
• perform economic analyses and cost estimates related to design, construction, and maintenance of systems associated with construction engineering;
• select appropriate construction materials and practices;
• apply appropriate principles of construction management, law, and ethics, and;
• perform standard analysis and design in at least one sub-discipline related to construction engineering.

The educational objectives of the Construction Engineering Technology Program are consistent with the mission and goals of ETSU as well as the ABET Criteria 2012-2013. The program in Construction Engineering Technology provides education and training to produce graduates who can meet the educational objectives listed below.

• Objective 1 (PEO 1): Produce graduates that are prepared for successful careers in the areas associated with construction engineering technology, project/construction management, field engineering, materials testing and evaluation, design, sales, and construction finance.
• Objective 2 (PEO 2): Will produce graduates who advance in their careers and continue their professional development.
• Objective 3 (PEO 3): Will produce graduates who understand the overall human context in which engineering technology activities take place.