Overview
This program fills a pressing need to prepare individuals for employment and promotion in the construction industry. There has been a continuous and substantial growth in this industry, causing a shortage of individuals with the proper training, due to a lack of academic programs and industry needs. Many individuals, who may be currently working in or seeking an education to prepare them for a career in the construction industry, do not need the advanced chemistry, math, statics and structural analysis background that is required by ABET and ACCE. There are a significant number of construction related contractors and suppliers that seek individuals familiar with construction, cost estimating, scheduling and control and possessing relevant business skills.
This program provides an opportunity for individuals to complete a degree program in construction that meets those needs. Further, this program allows the student the choice of curses, to fulfill graduation requirements, according to their own needs and interest in their specific career preparation or promotion at their current job. The purpose of the Construction Program is to provide students with a well rounded general education in written and verbal communication, mathematics, business, law, humanities, fine arts, and social, behavioral and natural sciences in preparation for a concentration in coursework that will prepare them for various careers in the construction industry. This degree program will prepare the student for careers with subcontractors such as assistant project manager, project manager, project coordinator, junior cost estimator, quality and safety controller, and CAD drafter. Specifically, graduates of the Construction Program, with experience, interest and/or knowledge about specific construction trades, will be capable of performing in a large number of management and administrative positions within respective subcontracting companies. These companies include trades such as carpentry, excavation, concrete work, plumbing, structural steel, cabinetry, roofing, flooring insulation, drywall, electrical, HVAC, and landscaping.
Program Learning Outcomes
The program specific outcomes for the Bachelor of Science in Construction are based on industry standards and related degree programs. Upon completion of this program graduates will be able to:
- Effectively communicate through written, verbal and graphical communication
- Recognize ethical issues in engineering and apply professional standards in decision-making
- Utilize appropriate computer tools to solve engineering problems
- Apply modern methods for surveying and metrics
- Exhibit a fundamental understanding of building mechanical and electric systems
- Demonstrate cost estimating and scheduling techniques
- Integrate and apply field inspection techniques and safety standards
- Understand and apply the principles of project management and control
- Apply construction accounting principles and analyze financial reports
- Understand the legal aspects of construction contracting
- Work effectively in a team environment
Requirements
To receive a Bachelor of Science in Construction, students must complete at least 180 quarter units, 76.5 of which must be completed at the upper-division level and 45 of which must be taken in residence including the research project classes. In the absence of transfer credit, students may need to take additional general electives to satisfy the total units for the degree. Students should refer to the section on undergraduate admission procedures for specific information on admission and evaluation.Prerequisites for the Major
(6 courses; 27 quarter units)
PSY 100 - Introduction to Psychology*
COM 103 - Oral Communication*
ENG 334A - Technical Writing*
(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101)
ECO 204 - Principles of Macroeconomics*
ACC 201 - Financial Accounting Fundamentals
MTH 215 - College Algebra*
(Prerequisite: Placement Evaluation)
*May be used to satisfy a general education requirement
Requirements for the Major
(17 courses; 76.5 quarter units)
EGR 307 - Introduction to Engineering
EGR 310 - Engineering Economics
(Prerequisite: MTH 215)
EGR 316 - Legal Aspects of Engineering
EGR 319 - Introduction to Graphics and AutoCAD
(Prerequisite: MTH 215)
DEN 408 - Computer Aided Engineering I
(Prerequisite: EGR 319)
CEN 320 - Surveying, Metrics, and GIS
(Prerequisite: EGR 319)
CEN 410 - Construction Materials and Methods
(Prerequisite: MTH 215)
CEN 413 - Plans and Specification
(Prerequisite: EGR 319)
CEN 416 - Mechanical and Electrical Systems
(Prerequisite: MTH 215)
CEN 419 - Estimating, Scheduling, and Control
(Prerequisite: CEN 410)
CEN 420 - Estimating, Scheduling, and Control II
(Prerequisite: CEN 419)
CEN 421 - Construction Accounting, Finance and Law
CEN 422 - Field Inspection and Safety
(Prerequisite: CEN 410)
CEN 425 - Design and Construction Process Integration
EGR 440 - Project Management Fundamentals
(Prerequisite: EGR 307)
Construction Senior Project
EGR 486A - Engineering Senior Project I
(Prerequisites: Completion of 10 BSC major courses and EGR 440)
EGR 486B - Engineering Senior Project II
(Prerequisite: EGR 486A)
| Degree Program Locations | |
|---|---|
| Kearny Mesa Campus | |
| Spectrum Business Park Campus | |