CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY (BS)

Intended Program Outcomes / Methods of Assessment and Criteria for Success
Direct Measures / Indirect Measures
1. Content
Upon completion of the course of instruction graduates will be able to plan and manage construction projects utilizing a wide range of skills and techniques such as estimating the cost of projects, developing construction schedules, developing and interpret construction documents, design structural components for a variety of construction materials, design mechanical and electrical systems, optimize the construction process, and learned how to function in a legal environment. /
  • 100% of the Graduates will achieve a grade of ‘C’ or better in all technical courses
  • 80% of the graduates will score a ‘C’ or better in their performance in capstone projects
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  • Employer Surveys which will be conducted every two years will be conducted every two years will show that 80% of the graduates are performing at least at an average level.
  • Alumni survey will be conducted every two years will be conducted every two years will show that 80% of the graduates are performing at least at an average level
  • Instructor course evaluation each semester

2. Critical Thinking Skills
  • an ability to identify analyze and solve technical problems
  • an ability to apply current knowledge, techniques, skills and be able to adapt to emerging applications of mathematics, science, engineering and technology
  • an ability to conduct, analyze and interpret experiments and apply experimental results to improve processes.
  • an ability to apply creativity in the design of systems, components or processes appropriate to the program objective
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  • 100% of the Graduate will achieve a grade of ‘C’ or better in all technical courses
  • 80% of the graduates will score a C or better Performance in capstone projects
  • Instructor course evaluation each semester
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  • Employer Surveys which will be conducted every two years will be conducted every two years will show that 80% of the graduates are performing at least at an average level.
  • Alumni survey will be conducted every two years will be conducted every two years will show that 80% of the graduates are performing at least at an average level

3. Communication Skills: The ability to communicate effectively /
  • 100% of the Graduate will achieve a grade of ‘C’ or better in all communication courses
  • 80% of the graduates will score a C or better in oral presentations and written assignments which will be evaluated by their peers and the instructors
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  • Employer Surveys which will be conducted every two years will be conducted every two years will show that 80% of the graduates have communication skills at least at an average level
  • Alumni Surveys which will be conducted every two years will be conducted every two years will show that 80% of the graduates have communication skills at least at an average level

4. Professionalism.
  • an ability for responsible teamwork, professional attitudes and ethical conduct, in order to effectively function in a complex modern work environment and an appreciation for lifelong learning.
  • A commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement.
  • A respect for diversity and knowledge of contemporary professional, societal and global issues
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  • 80% of the Graduates will score a grade of ‘C’ or better in team building assignments.
  • 80% of the Graduates will score a grade of ‘C’ or better for work quality and timeliness.
  • 80% of the Graduates will score a grade of ‘C’ or better in capstone projects
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  • Employer Surveys which will be conducted every two years Employer Surveys which will be conducted every two years will be conducted every two years will show that 80% of the graduates’ professional performance is at least at above average level
  • Alumni Surveys which will be conducted every two years Employer Surveys which will be conducted every two years will be conducted every two years will show that 80% of the graduates’ professional performance is at least at above average level
  • Rubrics

5. Career Success.
  • Exposure to an environment that enables students to pursue their goals in an innovative program that is rigorous and challenging, open and supportive.
  • The possession of skills and knowledge to advance in industry and to be successful in graduate studies
/ Employer Surveys which will be conducted every two years will show that 80% of the graduates are progressing in their career at least at an average rate will be conducted every two years will show that 80% of the graduates are progressing in their career at least at an average rate /
  • Adequate classroom and laboratory facilities
  • Financial support