Curriculum in
Construction Science
The construction industry is the largest
industry in the nation with more than 6.7 million employees
who annually produce more than 5 percent of the nation's Gross
Domestic Product. Managing the construction process requires
a broad understanding of the principles of construction science
as well as leadership skills in motivating teams and integrating
a wide range of tasks to produce a completed project.
The Construction Science Program, administered
by the Department of Construction Science, prepares graduates
for a career in construction or a construction-related industry.
Courses taught by the Department include construction materials
and methods; fundamental design courses in soils and foundations,
mechanical and electrical systems and structures; project control
systems; construction law, labor and contracts; and industry
emphasis courses. In addition, related courses from other colleges
are included to insure a broad base of knowledge in business,
engineering and construction fundamentals.
The Construction Science Program is
accredited by the American Council for Construction Education.
Strong ties are maintained with the construction industry via
the Construction Industry Advisory Council, an organization
of construction and construction-related companies and individuals
committed to supporting the Construction Science Program at
Texas A&M University. Student chapters of industry professional
associations offer students the opportunity for leadership
roles and foster strong industry ties. These organizations
are:
| ABC |
|
Associated Builders
and Contractors |
| AGC |
|
Associated General Contractors |
| AIC |
|
American Institute of Contractors |
| CMA |
|
Construction Management Association |
| DBIA |
|
Design Build Institute of
America |
| MCA |
|
Mechanical Contractors Association |
| NAHB |
|
National Association of Home
Builders |
| SLX |
|
Sigma Lambda Chi--national
honorary scholastic construction society |
| SWIC |
|
Society of Women in Construction |
Because of the important role of
computing in the disciplines housed within the College of
Architecture, all entering students are strongly encouraged
to possess a personal computer. A notebook computer equipped
with wireless LAN capabilities is recommended.
In addition to the academic course
work, each student is required to accomplish an approved
internship of full-time practical work experience with a
contractor, or in a construction-related work activity. Students
may also participate in the University cooperative education
program which allows qualifying students to gain valuable
experience and professional insights. Students who wish to
continue their education beyond the baccalaureate level may
apply for graduate study in a Master of Science program in
Construction Management, which is administered by the Department
of Construction Science. For more information, please visit
our website at archweb.tamu.edu/cosc.
FRESHMAN YEAR
| First Semester |
(Th-Pr)
|
Cr
|
|
Second Semester |
(Th-Pr)
|
Cr
|
| CHEM 101 Fund. of Chem. I |
(3-3)
|
4
|
|
COSC 253 Const. Matls. and
Meth. I |
(3-0)
|
3
|
| ENDS 115 Design Comm. Fnd. |
(2-4)
|
3
|
|
MATH 142 Business Math. II |
(3-0)
|
3
|
| ENGL 104 Comp. and Rhetoric |
(3-0)
|
3
|
|
POLS 206 American Natl. Govt. |
(3-0)
|
3
|
| MATH 141 Business Math. I |
(3-0)
|
3
|
|
U.S. history elective |
|
3
|
| U.S. history elective |
|
3
|
|
Humanities/intl. and cultural
div. elective |
|
3
|
| |
|
16 |
|
* KINE 198 Health and Fitness
Activity |
(0-2)
|
1
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
16 |
SOPHOMORE YEAR
| ACCT 209 Survey of Acct. Princ. |
(3-0)
|
3
|
|
COSC 275 Estimating I |
(2-4)
|
4
|
| COMM 203 Public Speaking |
(3-0)
|
3
|
|
ECON 202 Prin. of Economics |
(3-0)
|
3
|
| COSC 254 Const. Matls. and
Meth. II |
(3-0)
|
3
|
|
ENGL 210 Scientific and Tech.
Writing |
(3-0)
|
3
|
| PHYS 201 College Physics |
(3-3)
|
4
|
|
POLS 207 State and Local Govt. |
(3-0)
|
3
|
| * KINE 199 Required Physical
Activity |
(0-2)
|
1
|
|
Intl. and cultural diversity
elective |
|
3
|
| |
|
14 |
|
|
|
16 |
JUNIOR YEAR
| COSC 321 Structural Systems
I |
(3-2)
|
4
|
|
COSC 494 Internship |
|
6
|
| COSC 325 Env. Control Systems
I |
(3-0)
|
3
|
|
|
|
6
|
| COSC 351 Construction Equip.
and Meth. |
(3-0)
|
3
|
|
|
|
|
| COSC 353 Construction Project
Mgmt. |
(3-0)
|
3
|
|
|
|
|
| COSC 375 Estimating II |
(2-3)
|
3
|
|
|
|
|
| COSC 381 Const. Ind. Prof.
Studies |
(1-0)
|
1
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
17 |
|
|
|
|
SUMMER
| First Session |
|
|
|
Second Session |
|
|
| COSC 463 Intro. to Const.
Law |
(3-0)
|
3
|
|
COSC 326 Env. Control Systems
II |
(3-0)
|
3
|
| COSC 475 Const. Project Planning |
(2-3)
|
3
|
|
Leadership/management elective
|
|
3
|
| |
|
6 |
|
|
|
6 |
SENIOR YEAR
| COSC 323 Soils in Construction |
(2-3)
|
3
|
|
COSC 422 Structural Systems
III |
(3-0)
|
3
|
| COSC 421 Structural Systems
II |
(3-0)
|
3
|
|
COSC 464 Construction Safety |
(3-0)
|
3
|
| COSC 465 Advanced Topics in
Const. Law |
(3-0)
|
3
|
|
COSC 483 Const. Inds. Contemp.
Issues |
(1-0)
|
1
|
| COSC 477 Const. Project Controls |
(3-0)
|
3
|
|
COSC capstone elective |
|
4
|
| CVEN 201 Plane Surveying |
(2-3)
|
3
|
|
Business elective |
|
3
|
| STAT 303 Statistical Methods |
(3-0)
|
3
|
|
Technical elective |
|
3
|
| |
|
18 |
|
|
|
17 |
