The program has a series of technical courses designed to familiarize the graduate with all aspects of construction management; a series of related courses in math, science, and several business courses which give the graduate a broad-based education that will provide the skills needed in a leadership role in today's construction business.
Students from the CMET programs won the 2000 Associated Schools of Construction Northeast Regional Heavy/Highway Construction Management Competition. Alfred State students compete annually against other colleges in the northeast that have construction management programs.
A laptop computer is required for students entering the construction management engineering technology program. See laptop specifications [2].
Students can compete for scholarships given by the Associated General Contractors of New York.
Seniors in the BS program are required to take the Certified Professional Construction Level I exam prior to graduation.
Department Assessment Documents
Annual Reports [3]
| Curric Code | PSLOs Results | PSLO Maps | Assessment Plan | Assessment of Major |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 632 | ♦ [4] | ♦ [5] | ♦ [6] | ♦ [7] |
Program Education Objectives
Program educational objectives were established with the assistance of the Industrial Advisory Committee and are reviewed periodically. The construction management engineering technology program produces graduates who:
- Write, read, and orally present technical reports, letters, and projects that meet the standards of the profession;
- Understand and are able to complete various activities related to construction such as interpret construction documents, draw plans using computer-aided drafting, complete an estimate, mange project activities, and be able to technically review construction materials used on the project;
- Recognize the need for, and an ability to engage in, continued formal education as well as lifelong learning;
- Analyze and synthesize using industry standard software estimates, schedules, and project administration data;
- Successfully interact with clients, owners, co-workers, government agencies, and other construction-related entities;
- Manage multidisciplinary teams in order to successfully complete a project.
Work Experience
Students typically gain work experience through summer employment with construction companies.
- An ability to select and apply the knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of the discipline to broadly-defined engineering technology activities;
- An ability to select and apply a knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to engineering technology problems that require limited application of principles and applied procedures or methodologies;
- An ability to conduct standard tests and measurements; to conduct, analyze, and interpret experiments; and to apply experimental results to improve processes;
- An ability to design systems, components, or processes for broadly-defined engineering technology problems appropriate to program educational objectives;
- An ability to function effectively as a member or leader on a technical team;
- An ability to identify, analyze, and solve broadlydefined engineering technology problems;
- An ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in both technical and nontechnical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature;
- An understanding of the need for and an ability to engage in self-directed continuing professional development;
- An understanding of and a commitment to address professional and ethical responsibilities, including a respect for diversity;
- A knowledge of the impact of engineering technology solutions in a societal and global context;
- A commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement.
Required: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2/ Trigonometry, SAT and/or ACT scores with a recommended combined SAT score of 1,000 (critical reading and math) or a composite ACT score of 21.
Recommended: Physics
This program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org [8], as well as the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE), 1717 North Loop Road 1604 East, Suite 320, San Antonio, TX 78232.
- Construction Management
- Project Planning
- Estimating
- Project Administration
- Simulated CM office environment with computers and digitizers to support Timberline, Expedition, and Primavera software
- Program includes classes in the business area
- Project Manager
- Estimator
- Project Scheduler
- Planner
- Construction Supervisor
- Facilitator
- Plant Manager
- Construction Equipment Sales
- Materials Sales
- Facilities Management
A typical day includes 60 percent lecture and 40 percent lab. Lab uses the computer to support problem solving, estimating, project planning, and project administration.
| First Semester | credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| COMP [9] | 1503 [10] | Freshman Composition | 3 |
| CIVL [11] | 1011 [12] | Civil AutoCAD | 1 |
| CIVL [11] | 1204 [13] | Surveying I | 4 |
| CIVL [11] | 1013 [14] | Portland Cement Conc | 3 |
| CIVL [11] | 1182 [15] | Civil Tech Graphics | 2 |
| MATH [16] | 1033 [17] | College Algebra | 3 |
| 16 | |||
| Second Semester | credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CIVL [11] | 2154 [18] | Qual Control of Mat | 4 |
| CIVL [11] | 2204 [19] | Surveying II | 4 |
| PHYS [20] | 1024 [21] | General Physics I | 4 |
| MATH [16] | 2043 [22] | College Trigonometry | 3 |
| LITR [23] | 2603 [24] | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| 18 | |||
| Third Semester | credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CIVL [11] | 3554 [25] | Comm Bldg | 4 |
| CIVL [11] | 4104 [26] | Structural Design | 4 |
| PHYS [20] | 2023 [27] | General Physics II | 3 |
| MATH [16] | 1063 [28] | Technical Calculus I | 3 |
| xxx3 | Gen Education Elective | 3 | |
| 17 | |||
| Fourth Semester | credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CIVL [11] | 4143 [29] | Contracts/Spec/Estimat’g | 3 |
| CIVL [11] | 4144 [30] | Construction Mgmt | 4 |
| CIVL [11] | 7104 [31] | Land Development | 4 |
| CIVL [11] | 6113 [32] | Environmental Engr Tech | 3 |
| xxx3 | Gen Education Elective | 3 | |
| 17 | |||
| Fifth Semester | credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| SPCH [33] | 1083 [34] | Effective Speaking | 3 |
| ECON [35] | 1013 [36] | Principles of Economics I | 3 |
| COMP [9] | 5703 [37] | Technical Writing II | 3 |
| CIVL [11] | 7213 [38] | Construction Systems | 3 |
| xxx3 | Gen Education Elective | 3 | |
| 15 | |||
| Sixth Semester | credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM [39] | 5013 [40] | Applied Chemical Principles | 3 |
| CIVL [11] | 6123 [41] | Mechanical Systems | 3 |
| CIVL [11] | 6214 [42] | Advanced Estimating | 4 |
| CIVL [11] | 6212 [43] | Construction Safety | 2 |
| ACCT [44] | 5043 [45] | Accounting Perspectives | 3 |
| xxx3 | Gen Education Elective | 3 | |
| 18 | |||
| Seventh Semester | credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| MATH [16] | 1123 [46] | Statistics I | 3 |
| xxx3 | Gen Education Elective | 3 | |
| CIVL [11] | 7223 [47] | Construction Project Planning | 3 |
| TMGT [48] | 7153 [49] | Prin of Management | 3 |
| MATH [16] | 7113 [50] | Economic Analysis for ET | 3 |
| 15 | |||
| Eighth Semester | credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| BUAD [51] | 7273 [52] | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| CIVL [11] | 8123 [53] | Construction Project Administration | 3 |
| BUAD [51] | 3043 [54] | Business Law I | 3 |
| CIVL [11] | 5213 [55] | Foundations & Concrete Construction | 3 |
| ECON [35] | 2023 [56] | Microeconomics | 3 |
| xxx3 | Gen Education Elective-Upper | 3 | |
| 18 | |||
General Education Electives:
- American History
- Social Sciences
- Western Civilization
- Other World Civilization
- Arts
Also required: One unit of physical education.
| Survey Details | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Receiving Degrees | 24 | 28 | 24 |
| Responding to Survey | 12 (50%) | 21 (75%) | 19 (79%) |
| Employed | 12 (100%) | 19 (90%) | 16 (84%) |
| Employed in Field | 12 (100%) | 18 (95%) | 16 (100%) |
| Transferred | -- | 2 (10%) | 3 (16%) |
| Unemployed & Seeking Employment | -- | -- | -- |
| Unemployed & Not Seeking Employment | -- | -- | -- |
$40,000 - $49,999 (3)
$50,000 - $59,999 (3)
$70,000 - $79,999 (1)
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