Concrete Materials Science Minor

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.