OUTCOME CRITERIA
CMT students will:

ASSESSMENT MEASURE

TIME FRAME

RESPONSIBILITY

demonstrate effective technical communication skills, both written and oral.

Capstone/senior project

Senior year

Faculty panel

utilize modern instruments methods and techniques to implement construction contracts documents and codes.

Scores on national certification exams

Periodically through major

Course instructors

evaluate materials and methods for construction projects.

Embedded questions on exams in each course

Periodically through major

Course instructors

utilize modern surveying methods for construction layout.

Embedded questions on exams in each course

Periodically through major

Course instructors

determine forces and stresses in elementary structural systems.

Embedded questions on exams in each course

Periodically through major

Course instructors

estimate material quantities and costs.

Embedded questions on exams in each course

Periodically through major

Course instructors

employ productivity software to solve technical problems in scheduling, estimating and project management.

Peer evaluation rubric requiring team effort

Periodically through major

Course instructors

produce and utilize design construction and operations documents.

Embedded questions on exams in each course

Periodically through major

Course instructors

perform economic analyses and cost estimates related to design construction and maintenance of systems in the construction technical specialties.

Capstone/senior project

Senior year

Faculty panel

select appropriate construction materials and practices.

Embedded questions on exams in each course

Periodically through major

Course instructors

apply principles of construction law and ethics.

Embedded questions on exams in each course

Periodically through major

Course instructors

apply basic technical concepts to the solution of construction problems involving geotechnics, structures, construction scheduling, management, and construction safety.

Capstone/senior project

Senior year

Faculty panel

perform standard analysis and design in at least one recognized technical specialty within construction management technology that is appropriate to the goals of the program.

Scores on national certification exams

Periodically through major

Course instructors

demonstrate mastery of construction management knowledge gained in the major.

Embedded questions on exams in each course

Periodically through major

Course instructor

function as a member of a project team.

Capstone/senior project

Senior year

Faculty panel

be successfully employed in construction related fields.

Employer survey

Six months after graduation

Department Head

be satisfied with their education.

Alumni survey

Two years after graduation

Department Head