2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Dec 11, 2024  
2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Heavy-Highway Construction Minor

Location(s): Brookings Main Campus


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Heavy-Highway Construction students

Program Coordinator/Contact

Nadim Wehbe, John M. Hanson Structural and Construction Engineering Professorship and Interim Department Head
Department of Construction and Operations Management
Solberg Hall 116
605-688-6417

Program Information

The minor in Heavy-Highway Construction will provide students an opportunity to deepen their knowledge of transportation infrastructure project management. The minor will prepare students to work for firms who build roads, bridges, and utility installation projects as well as departments of transportation at the state level.

Course Delivery Format

All courses are offered in traditional face-to-face classroom and lab environments on the SDSU Campus.

Total Required Credits: 18


Student Learning Outcomes


Upon completion of the Heavy-Highway Construction minor, students will be able to:

  • have an understanding of heavy construction methods and systems including equipment types, how used, and specialty application.
  • apply principles of transportation project management to reduce costs, meet schedule deadlines, and deliver the project to specifications.
  • plan production for heavy equipment projects including selecting the appropriate equipment calculating cost and loading factors.