Conference Session

Innovation in Construction Engineering Education II

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gouranga Banik, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Construction

advancement, the wideningseparation of faculty and curriculum from industry needs and expectations has resulted in a realthreat to our competitiveness in the global marketplace. Page 13.741.2The construction environment has changed dramatically. International competition, the conceptsof world is flat and small is beautiful shift our economy from manufacturing to service enterpriseand new technologies have restructured the industry and altered how contractors practiceconstruction and engineering. William A. Wulf, thePresident of the National Academy of Engineering, defines engineering as “design underconstraint.” This statement is true for the

Conference Session

Pedagogical Approaches in Construction Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Nicholas II, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Don Chen, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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Construction

instructional toolthat utilizes a “real world” project that engages two or more courses in a curriculum. The projectis selected based on its ability to simulate industry team relationships as well as reinforcingcourse learning objectives. With MULC projects, students from each course rely on one anotherfor project deliverables, such as a highway design engineer would rely on a surveyor for landdata.The MULC project that was implemented utilized two courses: ETCE 2112 ConstructionSurveying and ETCE 4251 Highway Design and Construction. In this structure, the instructordriven project was replaced with a student driven model that simulates industry relationships.The project consisted of the design and layout of an access road for a new traffic pattern

Conference Session

New Teaching Methods in Construction Eduction

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Walewski, Texas A&M University; Amy Ahim Kim

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Construction

AC 2011-617: TOMORROW’S UNIVERSITY GRADUATE: CONSTRUC-TION INDUSTRY NEEDS AND CURRICULUM ENHANCEMENTJohn Walewski, Texas A&M University John A. Walewski, Ph.D., is an assistant professor with the Zachry Department of Civil Engineering at Texas A&M University with research interests in sustainable design and construction techniques, risk management and insurance, pre-project planning, and the use of alternative project delivery and procure- ment methods. John is a Board member of the U.S. Green Building Council’s Central Texas-Balcones Chapter. Dr. Walewski obtained a Civil Engineering Ph.D. (Construction Engineering and Project Man- agement focus) at The University of Texas at Austin (UT) in May 2005, and

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

Paper ID #5715Alternative Approaches to Incorporate Design for Safety into ConstructionEngineering CurriculaDr. Robert G. Batson P.E., University of Alabama Robert G. Batson, Ph.D., P.E., is a professor of construction engineering in the Department of Civil, Con- struction, and Environmental Engineering at The University of Alabama. He holds a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics and an M.S. in Industrial Engineering, both received from The University of Alabama in 1979. He teaches required undergraduate courses in construction engineering, safety engineering, engi- neering management, and applied statistics, and graduate courses

Conference Session

Trends in Construction Engineering Education I

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen Mulva, Texas State University-San Marcos; Robert Tisdel, Texas State University - San Marcos

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Construction

AC 2007-2900: BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING: A NEW FRONTIER FORCONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING EDUCATIONStephen Mulva, Texas State University-San Marcos Stephen has spent the past ten years creating, developing, and implementing new concepts, systems, and solutions for complex problems facing the construction industry and its constituent companies. Working in both academic and commercial settings, he has successfully formulated and managed numerous initiatives to improve the financial and operational performance of several companies through the projects and programs which they execute. In particular, Stephen has developed a number of new techniques and management practices for repetitive building

Conference Session

Construction Division Poster Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Namhun Lee, Central Connecticut State University; Jacob P. Kovel P.E., Central Connecticut State University; Lee W. Lee, Central Connecticut State University

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Construction

Organizational Behavior from State University of New York at Buffalo c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016  A Statistical Approach to Analyzing a Graduate Curriculum for Construction Management EducationBACKGROUNDOver the past couple of decades, the construction industry, like every other industry today, hasgone through a tremendous amount of change due to technological innovation, intense marketcompetition, and community or government regulations, among other factors. The industry hasalso experienced a significant downturn of revenue since its peak in 2008 and has just started toshow increase in demand and revenue. However, the drastic change in the social, economic

Conference Session

Construction Session 2: PM, BIM, and Collaboration

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hossein Ataei P.E., Syracuse University; Ossama M. Salem, University of Cincinnati

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Construction

enterprise management and business operations norms to societal,safety and environmental concerns in order to maximize the public welfare while minimizingpotential harm and damages as a result of ongoing construction activities or the future planning.Therefore, there exists a growing interest in incorporating a senior-level/graduate course thatfocuses on construction regulations and multiple aspects related to organizational managementand organizational behavior issues within an engineering enterprise. Therefore, a new courseentitled “Constructional Regulations and Organizational Management” is introduced into theCivil/Construction Engineering curriculum at Syracuse University in 2015 spring semester. Theobjective of this new course is to better

Conference Session

Innovation in Construction Engineering Education II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Hildreth, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Bruce Gehrig, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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Construction

inherent risks ofdamage to machine and man. Simulators are currently available for a variety of equipment typesincluding motor graders, excavators, cranes, haul trucks, and wheel loaders. They can be used tofamiliarize operators with new equipment controls, evaluate potential operators, or developoperator skills in terms of safety and productivity.Simulators have been used as training tools for many years in many different industries.However, the objectives of university level construction curriculum do not include constructionoperator training. Rather the objectives are aimed at educating construction engineers andmanagers, which includes enabling students to design and manage efficient constructionoperations. Equipment simulators present an

Conference Session

Pedagogical Approaches in Construction Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jiong Hu, Texas State University, San Marcos; Araceli Martinez Ortiz, Texas State University, San Marcos; Vedaraman Sriraman, Texas State University, San Marcos

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Construction

activelyinvolved in the learning process” [1]. This new system was PBL. In the wake of this early successin implementing PBL at McMaster, several other newly founded medical schools such as those inMaastricht in the Netherlands and Newcastle in Australia developed curricula based on PBL inthe early 1970s [2].PBL has enormous popularity all over the world today [3]. It has been applied in manydisciplines besides medicine. In particular, in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math(STEM), this pedagogical approach has been applied in nearly all disciplines. Bowe [4] andKelly and Finlayson [5] describe the application of PBL in first year Physics and Chemistrycourses respectively. Nuutila et al. [6] describe the application of PBL in computerprogramming

Conference Session

Pedagogical Approaches in Construction Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anthony Torres, Texas State University, San Marcos; Vedaraman Sriraman, Texas State University, San Marcos; Evan Humphries, Texas State University - San Marcos ; Eric Adams, Texas State University, San Marcos

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Construction

Paper ID #11185Peer-Teaching in Construction Project Management SchedulingDr. Anthony Torres, Texas State University, San Marcos Dr. Torres, a native of New Mexico, joined the Department of Engineering Technology (Concrete In- dustry Management program) in August 2013 where he teaches Concrete Construction Methods and a variety of Project Management courses. He received both of his graduate degrees, Ph.D. and M.S., in Civil Engineering (Structural), from the University of New Mexico. His B.S. degree, also in Civil Engi- neering, was obtained from New Mexico State University. Dr. Torres’ research areas include the science

Conference Session

Methods of Teaching and Learning in Construction

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arundhati Ghosh, Arizona State University

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Construction

AC 2012-5422: VIRTUAL CONSTRUCTION + COLLABORATION LAB:SETTING A NEW PARADIGM FOR BIM EDUCATIONMiss Arundhati Ghosh, Arizona State University Arundhati Ghosh has a master’s in architecture and construction management and is a Teaching Assistant for the Project Management/BIM lab at ASU. Ghosh’s research interests include understanding the man- agement aspect of BIM and how it can be integrated with the workflow of a company. Ghosh like to run and bike. Page 25.1459.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Virtual Construction + Collaboration Lab

Conference Session

Innovation in Construction Engineering Education II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Pocock, U.S. Air Force Academy; Steve Kuennen, U.S. Air Force Academy

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Construction

curricula at the Air Force Academy providehigh quality, ABET-accredited programs, as do many other engineering schools. Oneunique aspect at the Air Force Academy is that the construction discipline serves as theintroduction and conclusion to the curriculum. In fact, the construction context is aconstant thread woven through much of the curriculum. This approach not only workswell academically, but it serves the students well in preparing them for the roles they willhave as civil engineering officers managing projects for the Air Force, and for theirengineering futures beyond military service.Bibliography1. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, U.S. Air Force Academy, “Department Handbook”, fall 2006

Conference Session

Pedagogical Approaches in Construction Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa M. Holliday, University of Oklahoma; Camilo Pena, University of Oklahoma; Somik Ghosh, University of Oklahoma

Tagged Divisions

Construction

University (India). His teaching and research interests are focused on adoption of lean principles in the design and construction industry, and different pedagogical approaches. Page 26.783.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Flipping a Structures Class in a Construction Science Program Lisa Holliday, Camilo Pena, Somik Ghosh University of Oklahoma Construction Science Division Structures topics such as Statics and Strength of Materials have traditionally

Conference Session

Pedagogical Approaches in Construction Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tripp Shealy, Virginia Tech; Audra Ann Kiesling, Clemson University; Timothy R. Smail, Federal Alliance for Safe Homes

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Construction

Technology. Page 26.205.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 An Online Course and Teacher Resource for Above Code Construction MethodsCommunity destruction and loss of life due to residential building code violations still occur toofrequently and increasing code enforcement is often not possible due to lack of funds andresources. Teaching the International Residential Code (IRC) to college-level constructionstudents is another way to encourage greater code compliance and enhance communityresilience. In a national curriculum review of construction

Conference Session

Pedagogical Approaches in Construction Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Talat Salama, Central Connecticut State University; Namhun Lee, Central Connecticut State University; Glynis Fitzgerald, Central Connecticut State University; Lee W. Lee, Central Connecticut State University; Mary M. McCarthy, Central Connecticut State University

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Construction

research interests include Structural Health Monitoring of bridges using Non-Destructive Testing, and rehabilitation, retrofitting and strengthening of structures. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in the states on New Jersey and Alabama, with six years of industrial experience.Dr. Namhun Lee, Central Connecticut State University Dr. Namhun Lee is an assistant professor in the department of Manufacturing and Construction Manage- ment at Central Connecticut State University, where he has been teaching Construction Graphics/Quantity Take-Off, CAD & BIM Tools for Construction, Building Construction Systems, Building Construction Estimating, Heavy/Highway Construction Estimating, Construction Planning, and

Conference Session

Trend in Construction Engineering Education I

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Virendra Varma, Missouri Western State University

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Construction

between the design and construction phases of the project. Today, Design-Build isno longer limited to complex industrial projects such as oil refineries and power plants but is alsobeing used to build public projects such as prisons, office buildings, industrial facilities, etc.Based on data gathered from the owners, architects, engineers, and the contractors, this paperdescribes the advantages and disadvantages of Design-Build approach to project delivery andcites actual cases where Design-Build did prove to be a successful approach. Case histories arean important learning tool for students of construction, and should be used in the delivery ofconstruction curriculums with caution and sound professional judgment.IntroductionIn 2000, one of the

Conference Session

Trends in Construction Engineering Education II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Muge Mukaddes Darwish, Texas Tech University T-STEM Center; Mary Frances Agnello, Texas Tech

Tagged Divisions

Construction

approach:The new curriculum may be designed integrating more sustainable-green perspectives,cultivating sensitivity to sustainability issues in students in all engineering disciplines. Suchcurricula include government-industry collaborations and assessment activities in greenengineering. Curricula must include courses that promote and teach GREEN design principlesand environmental awareness, ecological literacy, environmental economics and sustainableethics. Ideally, organization would establish accountability and methods of programmaticevaluation of the curricula to determine if indeed the objectives of sustainability had beenmastered by students.Implementing Interdisciplinary Approach in Sustainable Construction in ConstructionEngineering Technology

Conference Session

Trends in Construction Engineering Education I

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Soller, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis; Erdogan Sener, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis

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Construction

(PUL).These goals are: 1) demonstrate the ability to express ideas and facts to others effectively in avariety of written formats, 2) demonstrate the ability to synthesize information in order to arriveat reasoned conclusions, 3) demonstrate adaptiveness by modifying one’s approach to an issue orproblem based upon the contexts and requirements of particular situations [6]. Additionally, to assure that the Accreditation of Board for Engineering and Technology(ABET) objectives are addressed, the course is designed to meet five goals. These goals are: 1)demonstrate an appropriate mastery of knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of theirdisciplines, 2) function effectively on teams, 3) communicate effectively, 4) recognize the

Conference Session

Capstone Courses in Construction

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohsin K. Siddiqui, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals; Sulaiman Dawood Alrasheed, Saudi Aramco; Abdul Rahman Mohammed, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals; Azfar Amaan, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals; Waheed Hussain Aljaroudi P.E.; Abdullah Ahmed Al-Jughaiman, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals; Fayez Mohsen Alsaikhan, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals; Bahir Mohamad Alhashem

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Construction

of studies have explored how best toachieve such integration. Wang conducted a comprehensive survey of sustainability inconstruction education and has identified a number of challenges 5. A key challenge is that,unlike other CEM disciplines, the definition of what constitutes as sustainability is quite variable.The approaches adopted by various institutions that explicitly address sustainability as a part ofthe curriculum are also very diverse in nature. The emphasis of the incorporation has largelybeen in the building construction area whereas engineering construction projects have receivedminimal attention. At the end of the study, Wang 5 reported his experiences in offering a specialcourse in sustainability in construction.Although such

Conference Session

Building BIM into Construction Curricula

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marcel Maghiar, Georgia Southern University; Sunitha Jain, Hill International ; James G Sullivan, University of Florida

Tagged Divisions

Construction

job training and placement. Page 23.1089.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Strategy to incorporate BIM curriculum in Planning and Scheduling classesAbstractArchitect-Engineer-Construction (AEC) employers have begun expecting that constructionprogram graduates have a working knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM). Thispaper is an attempt to adopt this new skill-set in educational institutions along with thefundamental techniques of Planning and Scheduling already being taught. To incorporate theBIM curriculum pertaining to the

Conference Session

Assessment in Construction Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ihab Mohammad Hamdi Saad P.E., Northern Kentucky University

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Construction

Figure 4 – Sample Class DeliverablesConclusionCurriculum mapping can be a worthwhile exercise uniting the faculty and informing eachinstructor on the other elements of the curriculum he or she is not directly involved with. Withthe rapidly progressing state of the construction industry and the incorporation of new methods,techniques, materials, and approaches to managing the construction project, such an exercisebecome necessary on a regular basis (no more than 5-year intervals) to ensure that the program isup-to-date and is meeting the learning objectives for students and expectations of the industry.Faculty involvement and buy-in are integral factors for the success of the implementation of themapping process. Individual faculty preferences

Conference Session

BIM and Other New Construction Practices

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anthony Mutai, Bowling Green State University; Stan Guidera, Bowling Green State University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

building systems), andlevel 3 (includes in addition to levels 1 & 2, the use of BIM for all other functions including costand scheduling). The response rate was 48% of the total firms included in the survey, most withmultiple respondents. This paper documents the data collected and the data analysis andprocedures used to categorize the responses relative to the level of BIM use. The data is thenused to provide a framework for recommendations to construction engineering faculty interestedin integrating BIM technologies into their courses and curriculums and aligning instructionaloutcomes with the current and anticipated utilization of Building Information Modeling in theconstruction industry.IntroductionBuilding Information Modeling (BIM) has

Conference Session

Building BIM into Construction Curricula

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arundhati Ghosh, Arizona State University; Kristen Parrish PhD, Arizona State University; Allan Dee Chasey, Del E Webb School of Construction, Arizona State University

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Construction

problem Table 4 - Evaluation Plan (10,11)Conclusion and Future WorkConstruction Management is a discipline that is a part of a larger industry that includes design,engineering, construction, management and operations. As in the real world it borrows frommultiple different areas of expertise, the same must be mirrored in education also. Todemonstrate the importance of BIM as an important tool and process for informationmanagement and collaboration, it must be seamlessly integrated within the curriculum withoutdisturbing the existing structure of courses. Rather it must be ensured that there is anunderstanding that BIM is just a new and advanced way of looking at the processes and conceptspreviously taught and

Conference Session

Building BIM into Construction Curricula

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin R. Miller, Brigham Young University; Clifton B. Farnsworth, Brigham Young University; Justin Earl Weidman, Brigham Young University

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Construction

. Page 23.773.10References[1] McGraw-Hill Construction. Building Information Modeling: Transforming Design and Construction to AchieveGreater Industry Productivity, McGraw-Hill Construction, New York, 2008.[2] Arnett, K.P. and Quadrato, C.E., AC 2012-4356: Building Information Modeling: Design Instruction byIntegration into an Undergraduate Curriculum. Annual Conference Proceedings, American Society for EngineeringEducation, 2012.[3] Kim, J.L., 2012. Use of BIM for Effective Visualization Teaching Approach in Construction Education. Journalof Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice. Vol. 138, No. 3, pp. 214-223.[4] Sharag-Eldin, A. and Nawari, N.O. BIM in AEC Education. Structures Congress Proceedings, American SocietyCivil

Conference Session

Assessment in Construction Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristen Caroline Hurtado, Arizona State University; Dean Takeo Kashiwagi; Kenneth Timothy Sullivan, Arizona State University

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Construction

approach potentialimplementations of rich media in their classrooms by having a reference case study and a testedassessment tool.Use in Construction Management CurriculumThe use of videos and recorded media is not new to the construction management curriculum.The intent and learning objectives in using videos have, however, varied over the years. Videoshave been used to record construction operations, building systems/components, give tours ofbuildings, record interviews of construction managers, and beyond3, 18, 19. Another common useof video is termed as “lecture capture,” wherein the in-class lectures are recorded and madeavailable to the students after that class1. Videos have a variety of uses in the constructionmanagement curriculum, with

Conference Session

New Teaching Methods in Construction Eduction

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas M. Korman Ph.D., P.E., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Tagged Divisions

Construction

, Concrete Technology and Formwork, Heavy Civil Construction Methods, Residential Construction Methods, and Building Systems. Page 22.1388.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Teaching Energy Efficiency Fundamentals in Construction Education: Project REDUCEAbstractIn recent years, energy efficiency has resurfaced as an important topic in construction education.Finding the appropriate location in the curriculum can be a challenge for construction educatorsas other topics prevail through requirements previously set forth by accreditations review

Conference Session

BIM and Virtual Construction Environments

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pingbo Tang, Western Michigan University; Haluk M. Aktan P.E., Western Michigan University; John Stephen Polasek P.E., Western Michigan University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

bottlenecks of a construction processand choosing the most suitable technologies to address those bottlenecks. The lack of asystematical view of construction production system, therefore, is becoming a critical issue thatneeds to be addressed for educating engineers capable of adopting new tools according to avariety of construction engineering’s domain needs. Page 25.806.2 1Aiming at addressing the barriers described above, we are initiating efforts on systematicallyintegrating sensing and modeling technologies into the Construction Engineering curriculum atWestern Michigan University. In an

Conference Session

BIM and Other New Construction Practices

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Hildreth, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Bruce Gehrig, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

Tagged Divisions

Construction

the IEEE Computer Society is specifically defined as“the knowledge domain that is likely to appear in an undergraduate curriculum in computerengineering”. Curricula are not based solely on a defined BOK, but are also developed toconform to requirements established by degree accreditation bodies such as ABET.To date, no construction related professional society has defined a BOK specific to the practiceof construction engineering and management. Thus, programs awarding degrees in construction Page 15.8.2engineering (ConE), construction engineering and management (CEM), and constructionmanagement (CM) have developed curricula largely based only

Conference Session

New Teaching Methods in Construction Eduction

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Casey Cline, Boise State University

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Construction

AC 2011-1974: EFFECTIVE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT TEACH-ING STRATEGIESR. Casey Cline, Boise State University Casey Cline is an Assistant Professor in the Construction Management Department within the College of Engineering at Boise State University. Dr. Cline earned a B.S. in Business Administration from Oklahoma State University, an M.S. in Construction Science from the University of Oklahoma, and a Ph.D. in Education (Adult Development Organizational Learning) from The University of Idaho. His educational research interests are focused on improving construction management processes to facilitate the efficient management of construction projects

Conference Session

Building a Better Program - Construction Curriculum Enhancements

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark O. Federle, Marquette University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

creating a new program was balancing thedegree requirements that a Construction Engineering and Management program has relative tothe ABET curricular requirements and those that are required by our University. MarquetteUniversity has a Common Core of Studies that each student is required to complete (as describedin our bulletin):1The Core CoursesEach knowledge area in the common core provides an essential part of an integrated set of ideas,intellectual approaches, and values. As these courses are completed, a student will be able to seemore and more of the “big picture,” that is, the way the approaches of different intellectualdisciplines can be brought together to address human problems. Through the courses in the Core,the foundation for a well