University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Construction Engineering Technology

An Undergraduate Degree Program of Engineering

Construction Engineering Technology


The Construction Engineering Technology program is designed for individuals wishing to specialize in construction's technological and applied aspects. Courses concentrate on the application of engineering principles and practices, to solve real problems, in the construction industry. The 133 semester hour program outlined in the Sample Schedule of Classes below leads to the Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Technology (BSET), with a major option in Construction Engineering Technology (CET). The Construction Engineering Technology curriculum is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (TAC/ABET).

Sample Schedule of Classes

First Year, First Semester
CET 0490
0 sch Professional Practice *
CET 1250
3 sch Construction Drawing
CET 1270
3 sch Introduction to Construction
MATH 1340
4 sch College Algebra & Trig. for Calculus
ENGL 1160
3 sch English Composition
SPCH 1110
3 sch Public Speaking Fundamentals
Total: 16 sch  
     
First Year, Second Semester
CET 0490
0 sch Professional Practice *
CET 2250
3 sch Computational Analysis
CET 2900
3 sch Electrical Systems for Buildings
MATH 1950
5 sch Calculus
PHYS 1110
4 sch General Physics
PHYS 1154
1 sch General Physics Lab I
Total: 16 sch  
     
Second Year, First Semester
CET 0490
0 sch Professional Practice *
CET 2000
3 sch Construction Surveying I
CET 2360
3 sch Service Systems
GET 2120
3 sch Statics
GET 2140
3 sch Technical Report Writing
PHYS 1120
4 sch General Physics
PHYS 1164
1 sch General Physics Lab
Toal: 17 sch  
     
Second Year, Second Semester
CET 0490
0 sch Professional Practice *
CET 2110
3 sch Construction Business Methods
CET 2180
3 sch Soil Technology
CET 2300
3 sch Concrete Technology
CET 2130
3 sch Strength of Materials
ELECTIVE
3 sch Science elective
ELECTIVE
3 sch Technical science elective (graphics)
Total: 18 sch  
     
Third Year, First Semester
CET 0490
0 sch Professional Practice *
CET 2500
3 sch Construction Economy
CET 3160
3 sch Construction Specs and Estimating
CET 3290
3 sch Design and Construction of Steel Bldgs
CET 3910
3 sch Applied Dynamics and Fluid Mechanics
MATH 1530
3 sch Intro. to App. Probability & Statistics
ELECTIVE
3 sch Required technical elective (skills & methods)
Total: 18 sch  
     
Third Year, Second Semester
CET 0490
0 sch Professional Practice *
CET 3330
3 sch Planning and Scheduling Techniques
ECON 2200
3 sch Principles of Economics (micro)
ELECTIVE
3 sch Required Technical Elective (skills & methods)
ELECTIVE
3 sch Required technical elective (design)
ELECTIVE
3 sch Required cultural diversity elective
ELECTIVE
3 sch Social/behavior science elective
Total: 18 sch  
     
Fourth Year, First Semester
CET 0490
0 sch Professional Practice *
ECON 2220
3 sch Principles of Economics (Macro)
ELECTIVE
6 sch Required Technical Elective (skills & methods)
ELECTIVE
3 sch Required technical elective (design)
ELECTIVE
3 sch Required cultural diversity elective
Total: 15 sch  
     
Fourth Year, Second Semester
CET 0490
0 sch Professional Practice *
CET 4140
3 sch Accident Prevention in Construction
CET 4200
3 sch Personnel and Supervisory Methods
ELECTIVE
3 sch Required technical elective (skills & methods)
ELECTIVE
3 sch Required technical elective (design)
ELECTIVE
3 sch Humanities/fine arts elective
Total: 15 sch  
     
* Professional Practice requirements are required of all students in the Construction Engineering Technology program. For more information refer to the University Catalog or contact Ronald Haggin, Program Advisor.

 

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