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Nov 15, 2024
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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
Concrete Materials Science Minor
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Program Coordinator/Contact
Tim Hostettler, Program Director
Department of Construction and Concrete Industry Management
Solberg Hall 115B
605-688-6998
Program Information
The Concrete Materials Science Minor provides graduates with a solid background in concrete and related materials technology. The concrete industry is a large part of the growing construction industry. There is strong demand for graduates with knowledge to work in the construction field at many levels including construction management, cost estimator, or contractor. Graduates will learn about the concrete industry - specific safety practices and potential hazards, concrete mix design technology, cost estimating skills, and specific properties of plastic and hardened concrete. Majors that would benefit from the minor include, but are not limited to, Architecture, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management, and Civil Engineering. Concrete Industry Management majors are not eligible for this minor.
Course Delivery Format
Course content is delivered face-to-face and online with instruction using lecture, discussion, field trips, and hands-on laboratories.
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Student Learning Outcomes
In the Concrete Materials Science Minor students will:
- Acquire fundamental understanding of the different facets of the concrete industry, including working knowledge of various types of plants and facilities.
- Demonstrate knowledge of concrete mix designs and properties.
- Demonstrate knowledge of plastic and hardened concrete testing methods and procedures.
- Demonstrate knowledge of concrete and construction estimating processes.
- Analyze and evaluate concrete and other construction specifications.
- Demonstrate knowledge of construction plans and other construction documents.
- Acquire knowledge of Concrete Industry safety practices and demonstrate acquired knowledge through development of a safety program.
- Complete ACI Field Testing 1 certification.
- Complete MSHA New Miner training.
Academic Requirements
Students in the Concrete Industry Management (B.S.) are not eligible for this minor.
Requirements for Concrete Materials Science Minor: 18 Credits
Total Required Credits: 18
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