Conference Session

Building a Better Program - Construction Curriculum Enhancements

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert G. Batson P.E., University of Alabama

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Construction

in operations research and supply chain management. Prior to transitioning into the Construction Engineering Program at UA, he was a professor of Industrial Engineering 1984-2007. From 1979-84, he was a systems engineer with Lockheed Corpora- tion. Dr. Batson is a long-time member of ASEE and is past-president of the Southeastern Section. Page 23.145.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Alternative Approaches to Incorporate Design for Safety into Construction Engineering CurriculaIntroductionFrom both an ethical and practical viewpoint

Conference Session

Building a Better Program - Construction Curriculum Enhancements

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark O. Federle, Marquette University

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Construction

-rounded education that declares, “We are Marquette” has beenestablished. Students start with courses in rhetoric (6 credits) and mathematical and logicalreasoning (3 credits). Then they take basic theology, ethics and human nature courses (with need6 credits of theology and 6 in ethics and human nature required). Students then add courses inscience and nature, individual and social behavior, literature and performing arts, histories ofcultures and societies, and diverse cultures (with three credits required in each area.TotalsThe Core of Common Studies is completed by taking:  6 credits of Rhetoric  3 credits of Mathematical Reasoning  3 credits of Literature and Performing Arts  3 credits of Histories of Cultures and Societies  3

Conference Session

Crossing Boundaries - Service Learning and Interdisciplinary Teams

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Philip A. Dunn Jr. P.E., University of Maine

Tagged Divisions

Construction

function effectively as a member or leader on a technical team h. an understanding of the need for and an ability to engage in self-directed continuing professional development i. an understanding of and a commitment to address professional and ethical responsibilities including a respect for diversity j. a knowledge of the impact of engineering technology solutions in a societal and global context k. a commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvementThrough community service programs, engineering students will play a more effective part in thedevelopment and improvement of the American way of life.community service in construction