BS in Construction Engineering & Management
The B.S. in Construction Engineering and Management (BSCEM) provides students with the knowledge and skills to become both construction engineers as well as construction managers.
Program Educational Objectives
A critical goal of the CEM faculty is to provide undergraduate students of varying backgrounds and abilities every opportunity for achieving success in the Construction profession. To address this goal, the Program Educational Objectives for the Bachelor of Science program have been established with input from alumni, students, and industry representatives. The mission of the BSCEM program is to produce students capable of functioning an entry level in construction management. The Construction Engineering and Management program accomplishes its mission by defining the following educational objectives for students who:
a. Will lead, represent, advance, and contribute to public safety and the profession in their communities and globally.
b. Will be well-rounded and ethical professionals displaying strong technical, managerial, and interpersonal skills.
c. Will be effective at communicating with diverse multi-disciplinary populations.
d. Will effectively reinforce their knowledge with real world experiences and apply their education to be lifelong learners and contribute to innovation in construction.
e. Will enrich the quality of life and sustainability of communities by providing ethical solutions to complex construction problems considering dynamic social, political, technological, and economic realities.
f. Will contribute to problem-solving, quality management and improvement of personal and organizational skills.
Program Student Outcomes
The program student's outcomes are in line with the learning outcomes described by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
The graduates will have:
- an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
- an ability to 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
- an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- an ability to 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
- an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
- an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
- an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
Marketable Skills
- Communication: Reach mutual understanding through the effective exchange of information, ideas, and feelings
- Critical thinking: Analyze and evaluate issues in order to solve problems and develop informed opinions
- Listening: Be able to accurately receive and interpret messages during a conversation
- Organization: Use resources effectively and efficiently in order to stay focused on different tasks
- Problem-solving: Find solutions to difficult or complex issues
- Teamwork: Participate as an effective, efficient member of a group in order to meet a common goal
- Writing: Be able to write in a clear and comprehensible manner to the reader
Additionally, students will learn Claims Avoidance and Schedule Management.
Fast Track
The Fast-Track Program enables outstanding undergraduate UTEP students to receive both undergraduate and graduate credit for up to 15 hours of UTEP course work as determined by participating Master's and Doctoral programs. Not all undergraduate programs have elected to participate in the Fast Track option, so students should see their departmental graduate advisor for information about requirements and guidelines. A list of courses that have been approved for possible use at the graduate level is found here.
Degree Plan
Required Credits: 120
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| University Core Curriculum (All courses require a grade of C or better.) | ||
| Complete the University Core Curriculum requirements. | 42 | |
| Designated Core (All courses require a grade of C or better.) | ||
| Required Courses: | ||
| CE 2326 | Econ for Engrs & Scientists | 3 |
| CHEM 1105 | Laboratory for CHEM 1305 | 1 |
| CHEM 1305 | General Chemistry | 3 |
| COMM 1302 | Business/Profession Comm | 3 |
| GEOL 1111 | Principles of Earth Sci - Lab | 1 |
| GEOL 1211 | Principles of Earth Sciences | 2 |
| MATH 1508 | Precalculus ((Listed if completed, but not required)) | 3-5 |
| or MATH 1310 | Trigonometry and Conics | |
| or MATH 1411 | Calculus I | |
| UNIV 1301 | Seminar/Critical Inquiry | 3 |
| Foundational Math & Science | ||
| Required Courses: | ||
| MATH 1312 | Calculus II | 3 |
| MATH 1411 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 2313 | Calculus III | 3 |
| Construction Engineering & Management (Lower) (All courses require a grade of C or better.) | ||
| Required Courses: | ||
| ACCT 2301 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| CE 1301 | Civil Engineering Fundamentals | 3 |
| CE 1313 | Engineering Measurements | 3 |
| CE 2315 | Statics | 3 |
| CE 2334 | Mechanics of Materials | 3 |
| CE 2335 | Geological Engineering | 3 |
| CE 2343 | Structural Analysis | 3 |
| CE 2373 | Engr Probability & Statistics | 3 |
| CE 2375 | Intro to Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| Construction Engineering & Management (Upper) | ||
| Required Courses: | ||
| BLAW 3301 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| CE 3334 | Construction Management | 3 |
| CE 3336 | Civil Engineering Materials | 3 |
| CE 3348 | Geotechnical Engineering | 3 |
| CE 4158 | Constr Methods & Matrls Lab | 1 |
| CE 4339 | Geostructural Design | 3 |
| CE 4354 | Electrical & Mech Construction | 3 |
| CE 4358 | Construction Methods & Materls | 3 |
| CE 4382 | Constr. Cost Analys. & Bidding | 3 |
| CE 4385 | Construction Internship | 3 |
| CE 4381 | Senior Construction Project | 3 |
| CE 4386 | Construction Law & Ethics | 3 |
| CE 4387 | Construction Scheduling | 3 |
| CE 4389 | Construction Safety | 3 |
| FIN 3310 | Business Finance | 3 |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
- C
Courses require a grade of C or better.
University Core Curriculum
The department may make specific suggestions for courses which are most applicable towards your major.
All courses require a C or better
I. Communication (six hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| The objective of the communication component is to enable the student to communicate effectively in clear and correct prose or orally in a style appropriate to the subject, occasion, and audience. | ||
| Select six hours of the following: | 6 | |
| For students whose secondary education was in English: | ||
| Written and Oral Communication | ||
| Writing About Literature | ||
| Rhetoric & Composition I | ||
| Rhetoric & Composition 2 | ||
| Rhetoric, Composition & Comm | ||
| For students whose secondary education was not in English: | ||
| Expos Engl Compos-Spkr Esl | ||
| Res & Crit Writng Spkr Esl | ||
| Total Hours | 6 | |
II. American History (six hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| The objectives of the history component are to expand students’ knowledge of the origin and history of the U.S., their comprehension of the past and current role of the U.S. in the world, and their ability to critically evaluate and analyze historical evidence. U.S. history courses (three hours must be Texas history) include: | ||
| HIST 1301 | History of U.S. to 1865 | 3 |
| HIST 1302 | History of U.S. Since 1865 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 6 | |
III. Language, Philosophy & Culture (three hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| The objective of the humanities component is to expand students' knowledge of the human condition and human cultures, especially in relation to behaviors, ideas, and values expressed in works of human imagination and thought. Through study in disciplines such as literature and philosophy, students engage in critical analysis and develop an appreciation of the humanities as fundamental to the health and survival of any society. | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Intro-African Amer Studies | ||
| Latina/o Presence in the U.S. | ||
| English Literature | ||
| English Literature | ||
| Intro to American Fiction | ||
| Intro to American Drama | ||
| Intro to American Poetry | ||
| Making of the "Other" Americas | ||
| World History to 1500 | ||
| World History Since 1500 | ||
| Introduction to Philosophy | ||
| Ethics | ||
| Introduct to Religious Studies | ||
| Seeing & Naming: Conversations | ||
| Introduction to Womens Studies | ||
| Global Feminisms | ||
| Total Hours | 3 | |
IV. Mathematics (three hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| The objective of the mathematics component is to develop a quantitatively literate college graduate. Every college graduate should be able to apply basic mathematical tools in the solution of real-world problems. | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| College Algebra | ||
| Trigonometry and Conics | ||
| Math in the Modern World | ||
| Math for Social Sciences I | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| Precalculus 1,2 | ||
| Math for Social Sciences II | ||
| Statistical Literacy | ||
| Elementary Statistical Methods | ||
| 1 A higher-level course in the calculus sequence can be substituted. | ||
| 2 TCCN MATH 1314 will also satisfy this requirement. | ||
| Total Hours | 3 | |
V. Life & Physical Sciences (six hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| The objective of the study of the natural sciences is to enable the student to understand, construct, and evaluate relationships in the natural sciences, and to enable the student to understand the bases for building and testing theories. The courses listed are for non-majors; the major courses in the discipline can be substituted for the non-major sequence. A minimum of two semesters of lecture and one semester of laboratory associated with one of the courses, or two semesters of combined (3 credit) lecture-laboratory courses (Only six hours apply toward the required 42.): | ||
| Select one of the following: | 1-4 | |
| Astronomy Lab I | ||
| Elem Astronomy-Solar System | ||
| Elem Astr Stars & Galaxies | ||
| Introductory Biology Lab | ||
| Human Biology Laboratory | ||
| Topics in Study of Life I | ||
| Organismal Biology Laboratory | ||
| Introductory Biology | ||
| Human Biology | ||
| General Biology | ||
| Organismal Biology | ||
| Human Anat/Physio Lab I | ||
| Human Anat/Physio Lab II | ||
| Human Anat/Physiology I | ||
| Human Anat/Physiology II | ||
| Laboratory for CHEM 1305 | ||
| Laboratory for CHEM 1306 | ||
| Intro General Chemistry Lab | ||
| Intro Organic & Biochem Lab | ||
| General Chemistry | ||
| General Chemistry | ||
| Intro to General Chemistry | ||
| Intro Organic & Biochemistry | ||
| Environmental Sci. Lab | ||
| Non-major Lab for ESCI 1301 | ||
| Intro to Environment Science 2 | ||
| Intro to Environmental Sci | ||
| Laboratory for GEOG 1306 | ||
| Physical Geography | ||
| Lab for GEOL 1313 | ||
| Lab for GEOL 1314 | ||
| Principles of Earth Sci - Lab | ||
| Laboratory for Geology 1212 | ||
| Principles of Earth Sciences | ||
| Principles of Earth Science | ||
| The Blue Planet | ||
| Natural Hazards | ||
| Intro to Physical Geology | ||
| Intro to Historical Geol | ||
| Fundamentals of Nutrition | ||
| Wellness Dynamics | ||
| Microorganisms and Disease | ||
| General Physics I | ||
| General Physics II | ||
| Laboratory for PHYS 2320 | ||
| Laboratory for PHYS 2321 | ||
| Introductory Mechanics | ||
| Introductory Electromagnetism | ||
| Total Hours | 6 | |
VI. Political Science (six hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| The objectives of the political science component are to expand students’ knowledge of the origin and evolution of the U.S. and Texas political systems, focusing on the growth of political institutions, and on the constitutions of Texas and the United States; and to enhance their understanding of federalism, states rights, and individual civil liberties, rights, and responsibilities. | ||
| Required Courses: | ||
| POLS 2310 | Introduction to Politics | 3 |
| POLS 2311 | American Gover & Politics | 3 |
| Total Hours | 6 | |
VII. Social and Behavioral Sciences (three hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| The objective of the social and behavioral science component is to increase students' knowledge of how social and behavioral scientists discover, describe, and explain the behaviors and interactions among individuals, groups, institutions, events, and ideas. Such knowledge will better equip students to understand themselves and the roles they play in addressing the issues facing humanity. | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Intro-Phys Anth/Archeolog | ||
| Intro-Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Cultural Geography | ||
| Intro to Linguistics | ||
| Econ for Engrs & Scientists | ||
| Asian American Studies | ||
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Mass Media and Society | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Introduction to Ed Psychology | ||
| Action Research in Classrooms | ||
| Introduction to Linguistics | ||
| Cultural Geography | ||
| Community Service | ||
| An Intro. to Linguistics | ||
| Lang. Inside & Out: Sel Topics | ||
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Cultural Geography | ||
| Total Hours | 3 | |
VIII. Creative Arts (three hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| The objective of the visual and performing arts component is to expand students' knowledge and appreciation of the human imagination as expressed through works of visual art, dance, music, theatre and film. Through study in these disciplines, students will form aesthetic judgments and develop an appreciation of the arts as fundamental to the health and survival of any society. | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Art Appreciation | ||
| History of Art I | ||
| History of Art II | ||
| Chicana/o Fine Arts Appreciat | ||
| Dance Appreciation | ||
| Intro-Art of Motion Pict. | ||
| Music Appreciation | ||
| Jazz to Rock | ||
| Music, Culture, and Society | ||
| Introduction to Theatre | ||
| Total Hours | 3 | |
IX. Component Area Option (six hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| The objective of the institutionally designated option component is to develop the critical thinking skills and academic tools required to be an effective learner. Special emphasis is placed on the use of technology in problem-solving, communications, and knowledge acquisition. | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Intro to Global Business | ||
| Public Speaking | ||
| Business/Profession Comm | ||
| Intro-Computational Thinking | ||
| Computer Programming Sci/Engr | ||
| Eng Innovation and Leadership | ||
| Introduction to Leadership | ||
| Inquiry in Math & Science | ||
| Seminar/Critical Inquiry | ||
| Total Hours | 6 | |
4-Year Sample Degree Plan
BS Construction Engineering & Management (Starting with Pre-Calculus)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING & MANAGEMENT | ||
| Summer | ||
| (if needed) | ||
| Precalculus 4 | ||
or MATH 1310 | Trigonometry and Conics | |
| FRESHMAN | ||
| Fall | ||
| CE 1301 | Civil Engineering Fundamentals 1 | 3 |
| GEOL 1211 & GEOL 1111 | Principles of Earth Sciences and Principles of Earth Sci - Lab 1 | 3 |
| MATH 1411 | Calculus I 1 | 4 |
| RWS 1301 | Rhetoric & Composition I 1 | 3 |
| UNIV 1301 | Seminar/Critical Inquiry 1 | 3 |
| Spring | ||
| CE 1313 | Engineering Measurements 1 | 3 |
| CE 2315 | Statics 1 | 3 |
| CHEM 1305 & CHEM 1105 | General Chemistry and Laboratory for CHEM 1305 1 | 4 |
| MATH 1312 | Calculus II 1 | 3 |
| RWS 1302 | Rhetoric & Composition 2 1 | 3 |
| SOPHOMORE | ||
| Fall | ||
| ACCT 2301 | Principles of Accounting I 1 | 3 |
| CE 2334 | Mechanics of Materials 1 | 3 |
| CE 2335 | Geological Engineering 1 | 3 |
| or GEO 3321 | ||
| MATH 2313 | Calculus III 1 | 3 |
| HIST 1301 | History of U.S. to 1865 1 | 3 |
| Spring | ||
| CE 2343 | Structural Analysis 1 | 3 |
| CE 2373 | Engr Probability & Statistics 1 | 3 |
| or IE 3373 | Engr Probability & Stat Models | |
| CE 2375 | Intro to Fluid Mechanics 1 | 3 |
| HIST 1302 | History of U.S. Since 1865 1 | 3 |
| Creative Arts Elective *3,1 | 3 | |
| JUNIOR | ||
| Fall | ||
| BLAW 3301 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| CE 2326 | Econ for Engrs & Scientists 1 | 3 |
| CE 3334 | Construction Management | 3 |
| CE 3336 | Civil Engineering Materials | 3 |
| POLS 2310 | Introduction to Politics 1 | 3 |
| Spring | ||
| CE 3348 | Geotechnical Engineering | 3 |
| COMM 1302 | Business/Profession Comm 1 | 3 |
| FIN 3310 | Business Finance | 3 |
| POLS 2311 | American Gover & Politics 1 | 3 |
| Language Phil. & Cult. Elective *2,1 | 3 | |
| SENIOR | ||
| Fall | ||
| CE 4158 | Constr Methods & Matrls Lab | 1 |
| CE 4339 | Geostructural Design | 3 |
| CE 4354 | Electrical & Mech Construction | 3 |
| CE 4358 & CE 4158 | Construction Methods & Materls and Constr Methods & Matrls Lab | 4 |
| CE 4382 | Constr. Cost Analys. & Bidding | 3 |
| Spring | ||
| CE 4385 | Construction Internship | 3 |
| CE 4386 | Construction Law & Ethics | 3 |
| CE 4387 | Construction Scheduling | 3 |
| CE 4389 | Construction Safety | 3 |
| CE 4381 | Senior Construction Project | 3 |
| Notes: | ||
| *Prerequisite Course | ||
| *+Corequisite if scheduled for the same semester. | ||
| 1 A grade of "C" or better must be achieved for all Lower-Division courses, including the Arts and Humanities electives, as well as CE 2373 (IE 3373) & CE 2335 (GEOL 3321) | ||
| 2 Select a Lang. Philosophy and Culture course from ENGL 2311, 2312, 2313, 2314, 2318; FREN 2322; HIST 2301, 2302; PHIL 1301, 2306; RS 1301; SPAN 2340; WS 2300, 2350 | ||
| 3 Select an ART course from ART 1300; ARTH 1305, 1306; DANC 1304; MUSL 1324, 1327, 2321; THEA 1313; FILM 1390 | ||
| 4 Not required for Calculus I ready students | ||
| Total Hours | 121 | |
BS Construction Engineering & Management (Starting with Calculus)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING & MANAGEMENT | ||
| FRESHMAN | ||
| Fall | ||
| CE 1301 | Civil Engineering Fundamentals 1 | 3 |
| GEOL 1211 & GEOL 1111 | Principles of Earth Sciences and Principles of Earth Sci - Lab 1 | 3 |
| MATH 1411 | Calculus I 1 | 4 |
| RWS 1301 | Rhetoric & Composition I 1 | 3 |
| UNIV 1301 | Seminar/Critical Inquiry 1 | 3 |
| Spring | ||
| CE 1313 | Engineering Measurements 1 | 3 |
| CE 2315 | Statics 1 | 3 |
| CHEM 1305 & CHEM 1105 | General Chemistry and Laboratory for CHEM 1305 1 | 4 |
| MATH 1312 | Calculus II 1 | 3 |
| RWS 1302 | Rhetoric & Composition 2 1 | 3 |
| SOPHOMORE | ||
| Fall | ||
| ACCT 2301 | Principles of Accounting I 1 | 3 |
| CE 2334 | Mechanics of Materials 1 | 3 |
| CE 2335 | Geological Engineering 1 | 3 |
| or GEO 3321 | ||
| HIST 1301 | History of U.S. to 1865 1 | 3 |
| MATH 2313 | Calculus III 1 | 3 |
| Spring | ||
| CE 2343 | Structural Analysis 1 | 3 |
| CE 2373 | Engr Probability & Statistics 1 | 3 |
| or IE 3373 | Engr Probability & Stat Models | |
| CE 2375 | Intro to Fluid Mechanics 1 | 3 |
| HIST 1302 | History of U.S. Since 1865 1 | 3 |
| Creative Arts Elective *3,1 | 3 | |
| JUNIOR | ||
| Fall | ||
| BLAW 3301 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| CE 2326 | Econ for Engrs & Scientists 1 | 3 |
| CE 3334 | Construction Management | 3 |
| CE 3336 | Civil Engineering Materials | 3 |
| POLS 2310 | Introduction to Politics 1 | 3 |
| Spring | ||
| CE 3348 | Geotechnical Engineering | 3 |
| COMM 1302 | Business/Profession Comm 1 | 3 |
| FIN 3310 | Business Finance | 3 |
| POLS 2311 | American Gover & Politics 1 | 3 |
| Language Phil. & Cult. Elective *2,1 | 3 | |
| SENIOR | ||
| Fall | ||
| CE 4158 | Constr Methods & Matrls Lab | 1 |
| CE 4339 | Geostructural Design | 3 |
| CE 4354 | Electrical & Mech Construction | 3 |
| CE 4358 & CE 4158 | Construction Methods & Materls and Constr Methods & Matrls Lab | 4 |
| CE 4382 | Constr. Cost Analys. & Bidding | 3 |
| Spring | ||
| CE 4385 | Construction Internship | 3 |
| CE 4386 | Construction Law & Ethics | 3 |
| CE 4387 | Construction Scheduling | 3 |
| CE 4389 | Construction Safety | 3 |
| CE 4381 | Senior Construction Project | 3 |
| Notes: | ||
| *Prerequisite Course | ||
| *+Corequisite if scheduled for the same semester. | ||
| 1 A grade of "C" or better must be achieved for all Lower-Division courses, including the Arts and Humanities electives, as well as CE 2373 (IE 3373) & CE 2335 (GEOL 3321) | ||
| 2 Select a Lang. Philosophy and Culture course from ENGL 2311, 2312, 2313, 2314, 2318; FREN 2322; HIST 2301, 2302; PHIL 1301, 2306; RS 1301; SPAN 2340; WS 2300, 2350 | ||
| 3 Select an ART course from ART 1300; ARTH 1305, 1306; DANC 1304; MUSL 1324, 1327, 2321; THEA 1313; FILM 1390 | ||
| 4 Not required for Calculus I ready students | ||
| Total Hours | 121 | |