Construction Engineering B.S.
Mission
Construction engineers design and execute processes for building and maintaining the infrastructure of our world. The construction engineer needs strong math, science, and computer skills; creativity; an aptitude for applying science and engineering methods to solve problems; a love of constructing major facilities such as airports, ports and offshore structures, bridges and highways, residential, commercial and industrial buildings, and major utilities projects; initiative and a strong work ethic; the ability to collaborate with diverse people; good communication skills; and a desire to learn in a constantly changing environment.
Vision
Students in the Construction Engineering program will develop additional expertise in horizontal and vertical construction practices and techniques. Some graduates may focus on design aspects in their careers, others on the actual build phase of projects – this program will prepare them for both aspects. Graduates will be prepared to begin the path to become a licensed Professional Engineers ready to join a wide variety of fields.
Program Educational Objectives
- Graduates demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to become engineering leaders and assume responsibility for multidisciplinary engineering design; project construction, and asset management; and ethical decision making in professional practice.\
- Graduates continue to grow intellectually and professionally through participation in professional society activities, continuing engineering education, graduate studies, and/or self-study during their professional career.
- Graduates demonstrate effective oral, written, and graphical communication skills to meet increasing professional demands.
- Graduates become licensed professional engineers.
Student Outcomes
Graduates can:
- Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
- Apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
- Communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
- Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
- Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
- Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze, and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions; and
- Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
Graduation Requirements
During a construction engineering student’s first semester at The University of Texas at Tyler, a college of engineering advisor is assigned as the student’s academic advisor to work with the student in planning a program of study to complete degree requirements. Students are required to meet with their advisor prior to registering for courses for the next semester or summer session. Additionally, each construction engineering student will be assigned a faculty member to serve as a mentor during their time at UT Tyler. The mentor will provide guidance related the student’s career path and navigating the construction engineering profession. Students are required to meet with their mentor at least once per academic year but are encouraged to meet more often as needed.
To graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering degree, a student must
- complete Core Curriculum requirements as described in General Degree Requirements with a grade of “C” or better in each course. complete the general baccalaureate degree requirements for the university.
- earn a grade of “C” or better in all courses used to meet the degree requirements, and
- complete the Construction Engineering curriculum requirements specified in the following sections.
Degree Requirements
Total Semester Credit Hours = 128
Freshman Year
First Semester (15 hrs.)
| ENGR 1201 | Introduction to Engineering [TCCN: ENGR 1201] | |
| ENGL 1301 | College Composition I [TCCN: ENGL 1301] | |
| MATH 2413 | Calculus I [TCCN: MATH 2413] | |
| | Creative Arts (Core, 3 hrs.) | |
| CMST 1315 | Introduction to Public Speaking [TCCN: SPCH 1315] | |
| POLS 2306 | Introductory Texas Politics [TCCN: GOVT 2306] | |
Second Semester (17 hrs.)
| ENGR 1204 | Engineering Graphics I [TCCN: ENGR 1204] | |
| MATH 2414 | Calculus II [TCCN: MATH 2414] | |
| PHYS 2325 | University Physics I [TCCN: PHYS 2325] | |
| CHEM 1311 | General Chemistry I [TCCN: CHEM 1311] | |
| CHEM 1111 | General Chemistry I Laboratory [TCCN: CHEM 1111] | |
| ENGL 1302 | College Composition II [TCCN: ENGL 1302] | |
Sophomore Year
First Semester (15 hrs.)
| CENG 2336 | Geomatics | |
| ENGR 2301 | Engineering Mechanics: Statics [TCCN: ENGR 2301] | |
| MATH 3351 | Probability and Statistics for Engineers and Scientists | |
| ACCT 2301 | Principles of Financial Accounting [TCCN: ACCT 2301] | |
| GEOL 3310 | Physical Geology and Astronomy | |
| | or | |
| | Approved Science Elective (3 SCH) | |
Second Semester (17 hrs.)
| HIST 1301 | United States History I [TCCN: HIST 1301] | |
| ECON 2301 | Principles of Macroeconomics [TCCN: ECON 2301] | |
| | or | |
| ECON 2302 | Principles of Microeconomics [TCCN: ECON 2302] | |
| PHYS 2326 | University Physics II [TCCN: PHYS 2326] | |
| PHYS 2126 | University Physics II Laboratory [TCCN: PHYS 2126] | |
| CONE 3301 | Introduction to Thermal Fluid Sciences | |
| PHIL 2306 | Introduction to Ethics [TCCN: PHIL 2306] | |
| CMGT 3104 | Graphical Tools for Design and Modeling of Infrastructure | |
Junior Year
First Semester (17 hrs.)
| CENG 3434 | Civil Engineering Materials, Codes, and Specifications | |
| CMGT 4335 | Construction Law and Ethics | |
| CENG 3306 | Mechanics of Materials | |
| CENG 4339 | Civil Engineering Construction Management | |
| | Math or Science Elective (4 SCH) | |
Second Semester (15 hrs.)
| CMGT 3348 | Construction Safety | |
| CMGT 3365 | Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Systems | |
| CENG 3336 | Soil Mechanics and Foundation Design | |
| CENG 3325 | Structural Analysis | |
| | Technical Elective 1 (3 SCH) | |
NOTE: Approved Technical Electives are provided in the catalog.
Senior Year
First Semester (17 hrs.)
NOTE: Approved Technical Electives are provided in catalog.
Second Semester (15 hrs.)
| CONE 4315/CENG 4315 | Senior Design II | |
| CENG 4341 | Leadership, Professionalism & Public Policy | |
| | Technical Elective 2 (3 SCH) | |
| POLS 2305 | Introductory American Government [TCCN: GOVT 2305] | |
| | Enrichment Experience Elective | |
Approved CE Technical Electives (when available)