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.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Wellness | ||
| APPH 1040 | Scientific Foundations of Health | 2 |
| or APPH 1050 | The Science of Physical Activity and Health | |
| or APPH 1060 | Flourishing: Strategies for Well-being and Resilience | |
| Core A - Essential Skills | ||
| ENGL 1101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL 1102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| MATH 1552 | Integral Calculus | 4 |
| Core B - Institutional Options | ||
| CS 1301 | Introduction to Computing | 3 |
| or CS 1315 | Introduction to Media Computation | |
| Core C - Humanities | ||
| Any HUM | 6 | |
| Core D - Science, Math, & Technology | ||
| MATH 1551 | Differential Calculus | 2 |
| MATH 1553 | Introduction to Linear Algebra | 2 |
| PHYS 2211 | Introductory Physics I | 4 |
| Lab Science Elective | 4 | |
| Core E - Social Sciences | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| The United States to 1877 | ||
| The United States since 1877 | ||
| American Government in Comparative Perspective | ||
| Government of the United States | ||
| American Constitutional Issues | ||
| ECON 2100 | Economic Analysis and Policy Problems | 3 |
| Any SS | 6 | |
| Core F - Courses Related to Major | ||
| BC 2610 | Construction Technology I | 3 |
| BC 2620 | Construction Technology II | 3 |
| BC 2631 | Construction Seminar | 2 |
| BC 2632 | Construction Materials and Methods | 3 |
| BC 2634 | Construction Plans and Estimates | 3 |
| BC 2636 | Construction Safety | 3 |
| Major Requirements | ||
| BC 3600 | Construction Cost Management | 3 |
| BC 3630 | Project Management I | 3 |
| BC 3640 | Construction Mechanics | 3 |
| BC 4050 | Building Information Modeling for Multi-disciplinary Integration | 3 |
| BC 4130 | Intg Design Constr & Dev | 3 |
| BC 4600 | Project Management II | 3 |
| BC 4660 | Entrepreneurship in Construction | 3 |
| BC 4630 | Senior Capstone Project | 3 |
| BC 4660 | Entrepreneurship in Construction | 3 |
| BC 4672 | Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Systems for Construction Managers | 3 |
| BC 4680 | Professional Internship | 3 |
| BC 4710 | Green Construction | 3 |
| Professional Electives | ||
| ARCH/CEE/CP 3000-level electives | 9 | |
| Free Electives | ||
| Free Electives | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 122 | |