Bachelor of Science in Building Construction

The Bachelor of Science in Building Construction (BSBC) gives students a complete view of the building life cycle, including design, construction and operation. Students learn technology-driven methods of construction management and critical leadership skills. The curriculum shows students how prefabrication, 3D printing, virtual and augmented reality, drones, and robotics can impact safety, profitability, and sustainability. It's the major for students who prefer the practical and tangible aspects of the built environment, incorporating perspectives of construction contractors, owners, and facility managers.

Curriculum

The BSBC program consists of 120 credit hours plus wellness. It includes five free electives that can be used for a minor, three professional electives, and a Capstone project. An entrepreneurial component to the curriculum teaches students business concepts and communication skills, preparing them for business ventures in construction or technologies.

Wellness Requirement
APPH 1040Scientific Foundations of Health2
or APPH 1050 The Science of Physical Activity and Health
or APPH 1060 Flourishing: Strategies for Well-being and Resilience
Core IMPACTS
Institutional Priority
CS 1301Introduction to Computing3
or CS 1315 Introduction to Media Computation
Mathematics and Quantitative Skills
MATH 1552Integral Calculus4
Political Science and U.S. History
HIST 2111The United States to 18773
or HIST 2112 The United States since 1877
or INTA 1200 American Government in Comparative Perspective
or POL 1101 Government of the United States
or PUBP 3000 American Constitutional Issues
Arts, Humanities, and Ethics
Any HUM6
Communicating in Writing
ENGL 1101English Composition I3
ENGL 1102English Composition II3
Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences
MATH 1551Differential Calculus2
MATH 1553Introduction to Linear Algebra2
PHYS 2211Introductory Physics I4
Lab Science Elective4
Social Sciences
Any SS9
Field of Study
ECON 2100Economic Analysis and Policy Problems 13
BC 2610Construction Technology I3
BC 2620Construction Technology II3
BC 2631Introduction to Construction Management2
BC 2632Construction Materials and Methods3
BC 2634Construction Plans and Estimates3
Major Requirements
BC 2636Construction Safety3
BC 3600Construction Cost Management3
BC 3610Construction Law3
BC 3630Project Management I3
BC 3640Construction Mechanics3
BC 4050Building Information Modeling for Multi-disciplinary Integration3
BC 4130Intg Design Constr & Dev3
BC 4600Project Management II3
BC 4630Senior Capstone Project3
BC 4660Entrepreneurship in Construction3
BC 4672Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Systems for Construction Managers3
BC 4680Professional Internship3
BC 4710Green Construction3
MGT 2106Legal, Social, Ethical Aspects of Business3
MGT 3000Financial and Managerial Accounting3
MGT 3078Finance and Investments3
MGT 3101Organizational Behavior3
Free Electives
Free Electives9
Total Credit Hours122
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ECON 2100 is preferred. See advisor for other options.