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Mark Coen, Associate Registrar
617-989-4213
coenm@wit.edu
Office of the Registrar
Williston Hall 103
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston, MA 02115
Department of Civil, Construction, and Environment
Craig D. Capano, Department Head, 617-989-4186
CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY FACULTY
| Professors: | Francis J. Hopcroft, P.E |
| Associate Professors: | Lawrence Decker, P.E. Cornelia Demers, Ph.D. Henderson W. Pritchard, Ph.D |
| Assistant Professors: | James Lambrechts, P.E. Gautham Das, Ph.D. |
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT FACULTY
| Professors: | Craig D. Capano, Ph.D., CPC Mark H. Hasso, Ph.D., P.E. |
| Associate Professors: | Ilyas Bhatti, P.E., Douglas Elder Professor Monica Snow, Ph.D., P.E. E. Scott Sumner, CCM Thomas A. Tadde |
| Assistant Professors: |
Leonard Anderson, Ph.D., AC |
ACADEMIC DAY PROGRAMS
Bachelor of Science: Civil Engineering Technology
Bachelor of Science: Construction Management
MISSION STATEMENT AND GOALS
The mission of the Department of Civil, Construction, and Environment is to provide a high quality undergraduate education that prepares graduates with the appropriate knowledge, skills, and attitudes to successfully begin a career in the design and construction profession or attend graduate school; and that prepares them to continue to grow professionally and personally throughout their careers.
To accomplish this mission, the Department has established the following goals to prepare students for professional and personal success in the built environment so they may:
- Identify and solve technical problems as members and leaders of the design-build team
- Understand and incorporate the social, political, and economic aspects of technical problems in their solutions
- Recognize and understand their professional and personal obligations in society
- Pursue lifelong learning and professional development
Civil Engineering Technology (BCET)
Leading to the Bachelor of Science Degree
The Civil Engineering Technology (BCET) program provides students with the background to apply a practical approach to everyday problems. The technical skills developed include surveying, laboratory and field testing, and the use of computers for analysis, drafting, and design. In addition, the program offers cooperative education in which the junior and senior years alternate semesters of practical “hands-on” work experience with the academic semesters. Career opportunities for the civil engineering technologist are varied and challenging. They include working for engineering consulting companies, construction firms, public authorities, state and federal governments, municipalities, architectural, and surveying companies.
MISSION STATEMENT AND LEARNING OBJECTIVES
The mission of the Civil Engineering Technology (BCET) program is to provide a high quality undergraduate education that prepares graduates with the appropriate knowledge, skills, and attitudes to successfully begin a career designing and con-structing in the built environment and continue to grow professionally and personally throughout their career.
To accomplish this mission, the Department has established the following program goals to prepare students for professional and personal success in the built environment so they may:
- Identify and solve technical problems as members and leaders of the design-build team
- Understand and incorporate the social, political, and economic aspects of technical problems in their solutions
- Recognize and understand their professional and personal obligations in society
- Pursue lifelong learning and professional development
CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY (BCET)
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FRESHMAN YEAR
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Fall Semester |
R |
L |
C |
|
| CCEV113 | Life in the Construction Lane | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| CCEV136 | Building Construction | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| CHEM120 | Chemistry for the Built Environment | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| ENGL100 | English I | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| MATH205 | College Mathematics I | 3 | 2 | 4 |
|
Total
|
12 |
12 |
18 |
|
|
Spring Semester |
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| CCEV118 | Construction Graphics | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| CCEV206 | Heavy Construction | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| ENGL115 | English II | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MATH250 | Pre-Calculus | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| PHYS210 | College Physics I | 3 | 2 | 4 |
|
Total
|
13 |
10 |
18 |
|
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SOPHOMORE YEAR
|
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Fall Semester |
R |
L |
C |
|
| CCEV202 | Surveying for Civil Eng. | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| CCEV210 | Structural Mechanics I | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| COMM400 | Technical Communication | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | Social Science Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MATH280 | Calculus I | 4 | 0 | 4 |
|
Total
|
14 |
8 |
18 |
|
|
Spring Semester |
R |
L |
C |
|
| ELECTIVE | Social Science Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CCEV310 | Structural Mechanics II | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| CCEV360 | Materials Testing and Quality Control Dynamics | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| CCEV405 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| ENGL350 | Writing Competency Assessment | - | - | 0 |
| MATH290 | Calculus II | 4 | 0 | 4 |
|
Total
|
14 |
6 |
17 |
|
|
Summer Semester |
Credits |
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| COOP300 | Optional Cooperative Education | 0 | ||
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JUNIOR YEAR |
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Fall Semester |
R |
L |
C |
|
| CCEV472 | Structural Analysis | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| CCEV480 | Soil Mechanics | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| CCEV440 | Applied Fluid Mechanics | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| CCEV350 | Env. Topics for Design & Const. | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MATH495 | Applied Calculus and Differential Equations OR | |||
| MATH510 | Calculus III1 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
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Total
|
16 |
6 |
19 |
|
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Spring Semester |
Credits |
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COOP 400 |
Cooperative Education I |
0 |
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Summer Semester |
R | L | C | |
| CCEV455 | Hydraulic Design | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| ELECTIVE BCET | Technical Elective II | - | - | 4 |
| ELECTIVE | Humanities or Social Science | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| CCEV510 | Structural Steel Design | 2 | 2 | 3 |
|
Total
|
- | - | 15 | |
|
SENIOR YEAR |
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|
Fall Semester |
|
Credits | ||
| COOP600 |
Cooperative Education II |
0 |
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|
Spring Semester |
R |
L |
C |
|
| CCEV460 | Highway and Pavement Design | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| CCEV585 | Reinforced Concrete Design | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| CCEV340 | Water and Wastewater Treatment | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| ELECTIVE BCET | Technical Elective I | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| ELECTIVE | Humanities or Social | 4 | 0 | 4 |
|
Total
|
12 |
12 |
18 |
|
|
Summer Semester |
R |
L |
C |
|
| CCEV660 BCET | Senior Design | 0 | 8 | 4 |
| ELECTIVE | Humanities or Social Science | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| CCEV630 | Professional Practice | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ELECTIVE BCET | Technical Elective II | - | - | 4 |
| 1 Students who take MATH510 Calculus III must take MATH620 Applied Calculus and Differential Equations as one of their Technical Electives. Elective I (Spring):
Elective II (Summer):
Electives will only be offered if there is sufficient student interest and enrollment. |
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Construction Management (BCMT)
Leading to the Bachelor of Science Degree
The Construction Management (BCMT) program provides a background of technical skills to apply to a construction project from conception to completion. Students are taught the skills necessary to manage resources, time, cost, and quality with emphasis on team building. During the program, the skills developed include management, budgeting and cost control, cost estimating, scheduling, engineering fundamentals, and the development of analytical and communication skills. In addition, the Construction Management program is a cooperative education program where “hands-on” experience is acquired. Career opportunities for the construction manager are found throughout the industry and include the following: construction companies, government agencies, architectural/engineering firms, industrial firms, and manufacturing/materials suppliers.
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (BCMT)
|
FRESHMAN YEAR
|
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|
Fall Semester |
R |
L |
C |
|
| CCEV113 | Life in the Construction Lane | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| CCEV136 | Building Construction | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| CHEM120 | Chemistry for the Built Environment | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| ENGL100 | English I | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| MATH205 | College Mathematics I | 3 | 2 | 4 |
|
Total
|
12 |
12 |
18 |
|
|
Spring Semester |
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| CCEV118 | Construction Graphics | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| CCEV206 | Heavy Construction | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| ENGL115 | English II | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MATH250 | Pre-Calculus | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| PHYS210 | College Physics I | 3 | 2 | 4 |
|
Total
|
13 |
10 |
18 |
|
|
SOPHOMORE YEAR
|
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|
Fall Semester |
R |
L |
C |
|
| CCEV201 | Construction Surveying | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| CCEV360 | Materials Testing and Quality Control | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| CCEV235 | Mechanical Building Systems | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| MGMT390 | Financial Accounting | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| ECON110 | Economics | 3 | 0 | 3 |
|
Total
|
11 |
12 |
17 |
|
|
Spring Semester |
R |
L |
C |
|
| CCEV242 | Statics and Strength of Materials | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| CCEV265 | Estimating | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| CCEV140 | Electrical Building Systems | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| COMM400 | Technical Communications | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| ENGL350 | Writing Competency Assessment | - | - | 0 |
| ELECTIVE | Social Science | 3 | 0 | 3 |
|
Total
|
13 |
8 |
17 |
|
|
Summer Semester |
Credits |
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|
COOP300 |
Optional Cooperative Education |
0 |
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|
JUNIOR YEAR |
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|
Fall Semester |
R |
L |
C |
|
| CCEV402 | Wood & Steel Analysis & Design | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| CCEV406 | Construction Project Scheduling | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| CCEV410 | Construction Project Management | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| MGMT410 | Management of Contemporary Organizations | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| ELECTIVE | General Elective | - | - | 4 |
|
Total
|
12 |
6 |
23 |
|
|
Spring Semester |
Credits |
|||
|
COOP400 |
Cooperative Education I |
0 |
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|
Summer Semester |
R | L | C | |
| CCEV430 | Advanced Estimating & Bid Analysis | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| CCEV473 | Concrete Analysis & Design | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| MATH130 | Statistics and Applications | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| PSYC425 | Industrial-Organizational | 4 | 0 | 4 |
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Total
|
13 |
6 |
16 |
|
|
SENIOR YEAR |
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|
Fall Semester |
|
Credits | ||
| COOP600 | Cooperative Education II | 0 | ||
|
Spring Semester |
R |
L |
C |
|
| CCEV580 | Construction Project Control | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| CCEV595 | Construction Business and Finance | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| CCEV625 | Construction Safety and Risk Management | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | Humanities or Social Science | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| MGMT520 | Power and Leadership | 4 | 0 | 4 |
|
Total
|
15 |
6 |
18 |
|
|
Summer Semester |
Credits |
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| CCEV645 | BCMT Senior Project | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| CCEV670 | Construction Law and Government Regulations | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| ELECTIVE | Humanities/Social Science | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| MGMT490 | Labor Relations | 3 | 0 | 3 |
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Total
|
14 |
2 |
15 |
|
R=Class Hours Per Week, L=Lab Hours Per Week, C=Semester Credit Hours |
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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION - CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
In addition to the general graduation requirements of the Institute, specific graduation requirements from the Construction Management (BCMT) Program with a Bachelor of Science degree include:
- Demonstrated completion of a U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 30-hour training course in Construction Safety & Health. Submission to the Registrar of a photocopy of either the signed and dated card or verification and dating of entrance ticket or receipt indicating that the student actually attended the training will serve as adequate proof.
- The student must demonstrate proof of taking the Level 1- Associate Constructor (AC) Exam. Submission to the Registrar of a photocopy of either the exam results or (if the student has not yet received results) a photocopy of the entrance ticket with a date stamp or receipt indicating that the student actually attended will serve as adequate proof.
