Prerequisite courses: Choose Option A or Option B
This course introduces the student to the basic concepts of architectural design, including aspects and determinants of form and space. Drafting skills and the concepts of graphic communication are introduced and developed. Lab fee required.
This course provides a broad overview of the built environment, the architectural, engineering and construction (A/E/C) industry as well as different career paths within the industry. Insight into the processes, the people and the practices involved to bring a building from a concept to reality are presented. An emphasis will be placed on the construction management process and the critical role of the construction manager. Course must be completed with a grade of "C" or higher. Lab fee required.
This course offers an in-depth knowledge of the materials and methods employed in building construction. Students are introduced to building science, materials science, codes and standards in the construction industry. Construction techniques are presented as related to sitework and the building envelope. This course covers major construction materials such as soil, concrete, masonry, wood, metal and other finish materials. Course must be completed with a grade of "C" or higher. Lab fee required.
This intermediate course provides a basic knowledge of how construction documents are prepared and the extraction of information from these documents. An emphasis will be placed on the interpretation of the information from the construction documents for construction planning and management as it applies to the scope of work, sequencing and processes, submittals, RFI, addendums and change orders. This course will familiarize students with commercial construction building systems, assemblies and the relationship between drawings from various disciplines such as civil, architectural, structural, MEP and so on. Topics include basic construction abbreviations, symbology and understanding various scales of drawings. Emerging computer technologies for construction management are introduced. Students must complete the class with a grade of "C" or higher. Lab fee required.
In this course, students will learn advanced two- and three-dimensional drafting techniques. Menu and program modification will be emphasized along with improved speed and accuracy. Lab fee required.
This course covers the theory and practice of surveying, use and care of instruments, instrument error, balancing and closing traverses, introduction to land and construction surveying. Lab fee required.
Elective credits
11 Credits
This course is an introduction to material characteristics and behavior. The student shall study the interrelationships of structure, property, performance and material selection. Use of engineering materials such as metals, ceramics, polymers, electronic materials and composites in engineering applications will be covered. The student shall be introduced to the concept of sustainable materials. Lab fee required.
This course explores the theory and application of AC and DC motors. It covers how different types of motors operate and how electronic motor control systems are designed and can be used to improve efficiency in a wide ranges of applications. Lab fee required.
This course provides the basic foundation for both mechanical and electronic measurement techniques. The course will integrate the concepts, principles and techniques of mechanical measurement with the use of various types of instruments, including micrometers, verniers, calipers, gauges and other types of measuring equipment. The course will also introduce the student to the basic measurement techniques employing electronic test equipment including the operation and usage of digital multimeters, function generators and oscilloscopes. Lab fee required.
This course provides the basic principles of electro-mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems. It includes a practical approach to technical problems involving hydraulics and pneumatics, fluid mechanics, hydrostatic forces and pump operation, including the electrical circuitry needed to operate and control hydraulic/pneumatic systems. Lab fee required.
This course covers the knowledge and skills needed to create and maintain a safe and productive work environment as defined by OSHA regulations that are applicable to engineering technology companies. Handling and disposal of hazardous materials will also be emphasized.
This course defines the role of quality in an industrial environment. Topics include the use of quality management techniques and quality philosophies, process development, techniques used for evaluation, approaches used on continuous operations, methods used to control quality and the international organization for standardization (ISO) series of standards. The responsibility of quality assurance during the engineering, manufacturing and marketing of a product is also covered.
This course prepares the student for working in the area of process control automation. Lecture and lab assignments provide experience with sensors, level control, flow control, pressure control, temperature control, digital set point and analog processing, and P.I.D. control (piping and instrumentation diagram).
This course covers fundamental ladder logic, programmable controller theory, application techniques, and design and troubleshooting of PLC-based (Programmable Logic Controller) systems in class presentations, lab experiments, simulation trainers and multi-modal software learning labs. Hands-on replications of PLC functions are created through labs.
This course is designed to introduce students to the basic principles of robots. Course content will include classification, operation and programming, maintenance, troubleshooting and applications in the robotics industry. Students will use hands-on practices to become familiar with sections of a robotic system.
Elective credits
3 Credits
Required Specialization Courses
This course provides an overview of the theory and practice of managing projects within various organizational structures. The fundamental building blocks of project management are addressed with special emphasis on the triple constraint and developing project plans. Students will learn to develop appropriate project scope, schedule, budget and integrated baselines essential for proper project analysis and management. These topics are taken one at a time through a series of applied problems and then exercised through case studies.
This course provides a review of the project management standards, including American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) standards (and its ten project management knowledge areas and five project processes) and other applicable standards. The course will also introduce the concept of Earned Value Management (EVM). All federal projects in excess of $50M must be managed using certified EVM management systems.
Managing the human elements of project management is as challenging as mastering the technical aspects. Innovative approaches are employed to successfully motivate, communicate, negotiate and resolve conflicts among the team members and stakeholders. In this course, students develop an understanding of the individual, the group and the project team. Proven techniques to make conflict a constructive rather than a destructive experience are discovered. Students develop effective communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills to successfully lead both domestic and global projects.
Quality management ensures that project deliverables meet pre-determined criteria. Methods for quality management are studied, including quality planning, assurance and control. Risk management is the systematic process of identifying, analyzing, evaluating and controlling project risks. Both qualitative and quantitative risk analyses are conducted and strategies for proactive risk aversion and reactive risk response are developed.
Choose 9 credits from any other BSET Specialization