Construction Engineering and Management, BS
Introduction
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The construction engineering and management bachelor of science at CU Denver is a new type of degree that offers the rigors of engineering problem-solving and design, coupled with construction management courses. Students receive an innovative interdisciplinary education that combines coursework in engineering, construction management, business and architecture. Graduates will find exciting, well-paid careers in the expanding and interconnected industry of architecture, engineering and construction as it embraces dynamic new concepts like smart cities, connected infrastructure and evolving value propositions.
The construction engineering and management bachelor of science degree supports the new construction knowledge area within the fundamentals of engineering exam. The program includes a solid foundation of construction engineering and management courses, an engineering focus/specialty area, and select courses from business, architecture and engineering. All students will complete a construction capstone design course, and students are required to complete at least 12 weeks of a full-time internship within the architecture, engineering or construction industry or government agency.
Program Delivery
- This is an on-campus program.
Declaring This Major
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General Requirements
To earn a degree, students must satisfy all requirements in each of the areas below, in addition to their individual major requirements.
- CU Denver General Graduation Requirements
- CU Denver Core Curriculum
- College of Engineering, Design and Computing Graduation Requirements
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Program Requirements
- Students must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA in all courses applying to major requirements.
- All CEMT courses require a grade of C- or better.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CU Denver Core Curriculum | ||
| Select 24 credits | 24 | |
| Architecture & Business | ||
| ARCH 3330 | Building Systems I | 3 |
| ARCH 4440 | Building Systems II | 3 |
| BMIN 1000 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| Engineering | ||
| CVEN 1025 | Civil Engineering Graphics and Computer Aided Design | 3 |
| or MECH 1025 | CAD and Graphics for Mechanical Engineering | |
| CVEN 2214 & CVEN 2215 | Surveying for Engineering and Surveying Lab | 2 |
| ENGR 1200 | Fundamentals of Engineering Design Innovation | 3 |
| or ARCH 1110 | Introduction to Architecture | |
| CSCI 1410 & CSCI 1411 | Fundamentals of Computing and Fundamentals of Computing Laboratory | 3 |
| or ENGR 1100 | Fundamentals of Computational Innovation | |
| Construction | ||
| CEMT 1000 | Introduction to Construction Management | 1 |
| CEMT 2100 | Construction Management Fundamentals | 3 |
| CEMT 2300 | Heavy Civil Construction and Equipment | 3 |
| CEMT 3100 | Field Engineering and Management | 3 |
| CEMT 3231 | Construction Materials and Methods | 3 |
| CEMT 4067 | Construction Senior Capstone | 3 |
| CEMT 4232 | Construction Planning and Control | 3 |
| CEMT 4233 | Construction Cost Estimating | 3 |
| CEMT 4234 | Sustainable Construction | 3 |
| CEMT 4236 | Project Management Systems | 3 |
| CEMT 4240 | Building Information Modeling (BIM) | 3 |
| CEMT 4242 | Construction Safety | 3 |
| CEMT 4939 | Internship (At least 3 months of internship (480 hours)) | 1 |
| Engineering Specialty Science and Design | 15-21 | |
| Computer Science Focus | ||
| Fundamentals of Computing and Fundamentals of Computing Laboratory | ||
| Object Oriented Programming | ||
| Data Structures and Program Design | ||
| Discrete Structures | ||
| Algorithms | ||
| One of the following: | ||
| Machine Learning | ||
| Deep Learning | ||
| Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | ||
| Cybersecurity Focus | ||
| Fundamentals of Computing and Fundamentals of Computing Laboratory | ||
| Object Oriented Programming | ||
| Data Structures and Program Design | ||
| Introduction to Computer Networks | ||
| Principles of Cybersecurity | ||
| Electrical Focus | ||
| Circuit Analysis I | ||
| Circuit Analysis II | ||
| Energy Systems | ||
| Power Systems Analysis | ||
Additional ELEC course | ||
| Mechanical Focus | ||
| Statics | ||
| Dynamics | ||
| Elementary Numerical Methods and Programming 2 | ||
| Thermodynamics 2 | ||
| Introduction to Fluid Mechanics | ||
| Heat Transfer | ||
| Thermal Energy Systems | ||
| Structural Focus | ||
| Introduction to Civil Engineering | ||
| Analytical Mechanics I | ||
| Mechanics of Materials | ||
| Introduction to Structural Materials | ||
| Structural Analysis | ||
| One of the following: | ||
| Timber Structure Design | ||
| Structural Steel Design | ||
| Reinforced Concrete Design | ||
| Water Systems Focus | ||
| Theory of Structures I and Theory of Structures II | ||
or CVEN 2121 | Analytical Mechanics I | |
| Fluid Mechanics | ||
| Hydrosystems Engineering | ||
| Pipe Network and Sewer Design | ||
| Storm Water System Design | ||
| Math and Science | ||
| MATH 1401 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 2411 | Calculus II | 4 |
| CHEM 2031 & CHEM 2038 | General Chemistry I and General Chemistry Laboratory I 3 | 5 |
| or ENGR 1130 | Chemistry for Engineers | |
| PHYS 2311 | General Physics I: Calculus-Based | 4 |
| PHYS 2321 | Intro Experimental Phys Lab I | 1 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Engineering Statistics | ||
| Introductory Statistics | ||
| Probability and Statistics for Engineers | ||
| Engineering Probability and Statistics | ||
| Business Statistics | ||
| Select an additional 9 credits hours of math and science 4 | 9 | |
| Calculus III | ||
| Applied Linear Algebra and Elementary Differential Equations | ||
or MATH 3195 | Linear Algebra and Differential Equations | |
| Introduction to Optimization | ||
| Statistical Theory | ||
| Organisms to Ecosystems (Gen Bio) and Organisms to Ecosystems Lab (Gen Bio) | ||
| Molecules to Cells (Gen Bio) and General Chemistry Laboratory II | ||
| General Chemistry II | ||
| Physical Geology: Surface Processes and Physical Geology: Surface Processes Laboratory | ||
| General Physics II: Calculus-Based and Intro Experimental Phys Lab II | ||
| Elective | 3 | |
| Any course listed above in Engineering Specialty Science and Design or Math and Science | ||
| Or other course in math, science, architecture, business, engineering, construction or technical communication. | ||
| Some options are: | ||
| Financial Accounting and Financial Statement Analysis | ||
| Architectural History I | ||
| Principles of Ecology | ||
| Professional Presentations | ||
| Business Law and Ethics | ||
| Autocad Civil 3d & Advanced Civil Engineering Graphics | ||
| Engineering Economy | ||
| Engineering Contracts | ||
| Digital Logic | ||
| Technical Writing | ||
| Business Writing | ||
| Energy and the Environment | ||
| Urban Studies and Planning | ||
| Introduction to GIS | ||
| Business Problem Solving Tools | ||
| Intro to Landscape Arch: Engaging Designed Landscape | ||
| Introduction to Materials Science | ||
| Second Year Spanish I | ||
| Sustainability: Past, Present, and Future | ||
| Planning History and Theory | ||
| Total Hours | 127-133 | |
- 1
Students focusing in Computer Science may substitute CSCI 1410 and CSCI 1411 for ENGR 1100 and CEMT 1000. This will allow them to complete the program within 127 credits.
- 2
Students focusing in Mechanical Engineering may substitute MECH 3010 for ENGR 1100 and apply MECH 3012 to the technical elective. This will allow them to complete the program within 127 credits.
- 3
Students who take CHEM 2031 & CHEM 2038 to fulfill the chemistry requirement will need an additional semester hour to reach the 127 semester hours required for the degree.
- 4
Specific math and science courses are prerequisites to some Engineering Specialty courses. Please consult with an advisor.
Note
Up to two 5000-level CEMT or CVEN courses taken at CU Denver for the BS can be applied to a CE Master's degree at CU Denver if relevant to the student's Master's degree emphasis as determined by the students Master's degree advisor.
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