Built Environment Engineering Technology

Program Overview

The Built Environment Engineering Technology program equips students with skills in drafting, engineering, and design across three disciplines: mechanical, civil, and building. Graduates are prepared for careers as engineering technicians in various industries, including consulting, architecture, and manufacturing. The program emphasizes sustainability and systems thinking, enabling students to contribute to the development of sustainable solutions for the built environment.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Built Environment Engineering Technology (BEET) program provides students with skills in drafting, engineering, and design to create products and places that advance the world. The program focuses on the built environment through three core disciplines: mechanical design technology, civil design technology, and building design technology. Graduates of the program are prepared for professional careers as engineering technicians.

Outline:

Year 1:

• Fall Semester:
• CADD 101 - Drafting I
• CADD 121 - CADD Applications I
• CADD 122 - CADD Applications II
• CADD 172 - Sustainability & Systems Thinking I
• CADD 174 - CADD Labs
• Math 150 - Technical Math
• Winter Semester:
• CADD 102 - Drafting II
• CADD 132 - Mechanical Design I - Applied Physics
• CADD 151 - Technical Communications
• CADD 161 - Civil Design I - Civil Design Fundamentals
• CADD 173 - Construction Methods
• CADD 182 - Building Design I - Building Systems

Year 2:

• Fall Semester:
• BEET 201 - Digital Design/Presentation
• BEET 231 - Mechanical Design II
• BEET 261 - Civil Design II
• BEET 271 - Design Strategies
• BEET 281 - Building Design II
• Winter Semester:
• BEET 232 - Mechanical Design III
• BEET 242 - Piping & Control Systems
• BEET 262 - Civil Design III
• BEET 272 - Capstone

Careers:

Graduates of the BEET program can find job opportunities with consulting engineers, architects, land surveyors, oil and gas, mining and manufacturing, product and equipment design/manufacturing, and all levels of government. The program's multi-disciplinary engineering background enables students to work in research, design, manufacturing, and sales promotions. Graduates may become important members of teams developing sustainable processes, products, and places that shape the world.