The request to revise ETGR 3071 and replace with ETGR 3295 in the CM, Civil ET, Electrical ET, and Fire Safety ET degree programs

Degree Requirements (4-Year Program)

The Bachelor of Science in Construction Management (BSCM) 4-year degree program consists of 128 credit hours.

General Education Courses (18 credit hours)

For details on required courses, refer to the General Education program. Students in this major should plan on taking the following courses that meet general education and major requirements.

• LBST 110X – The Arts & Society 3 Credit hours
• LBST 2101 – Western Cultural and Historical Awareness (3)
• LBST 2102 – Global and Intercultural Connections (3)
• LBST 221X – Ethical and Cultural Critique 3 Credit hours
• UWRT 1101 – Writing and Inquiry in Academic Contexts I (3) *
• UWRT 1102 – Writing and Inquiry in Academic Contexts II (3) *

Mathematics and Science Foundation Courses (23 credit hours)

• CHEM 1251 – General Chemistry I (3) or
• GEOL 1200 – Physical Geology (3)
• ETGR 2272 – Engineering Analysis II (3)
• MATH 1103 – Precalculus Mathematics for Science and Engineering (3) *
• MATH 1121 – Calculus for Engineering Technology (3) * or
• ETGR 2171 – Engineering Analysis I (3) *
• PHYS 1101 – Introductory Physics I (3) *
• PHYS 1101L – Introductory Physics I Laboratory (1) *
• PHYS 1102 – Introductory Physics II (3)
• PHYS 1102L – Introductory Physics II Laboratory (1)
• STAT 1220 – Elements of Statistics I (BUSN) (3)

Business and Management Foundation Courses (12 credit hours)

• ACCT 2121 – Principles of Accounting I (3) *
• ACCT 2122 – Principles of Accounting II (3) *
• BLAW 3150 – Business Law I (3) or
• CMET 4127 – Construction Law and Regulatory Issues (3)
• ECON 2101 – Principles of Economics – Macro (3) *

Major Courses (69 credit hours)

• CMET 1680 – Professional Development I: Construction Safety (1) *
• CMET 2680 – Professional Development II: Sustainable Engineering and Construction (1)
• CMET 3123 – Cost Estimating (3)
• CMET 3224 – Construction Project Administration (3)
• CMET 3680 – Professional Development III: Professional Ethics (1)
• CMET 4126 – Project Scheduling and Control (3)
• CMET 4129L – Construction Planning Laboratory (1)
• CMET 4130 – Infrastructure Systems (3)
• CMET 4272 – Capstone Project (3)
• CMET 4680 – Professional Development IV (1)
• ETCE 1104 – Civil/Construction CAD Applications (2) *
• ETCE 1211 – Construction Surveying I (3) *
• ETCE 1211L – Construction Surveying I Laboratory (1) *
• ETCE 1222 – Construction Materials (3) *
• ETCE 1222L – Construction Materials Laboratory (1) *
• ETCE 2105 – Plan Reading and Quantity Takeoff (3)
• ETCE 2221 – Construction Means and Methods (3)
• ETCE 2410 – Introduction to Environmental Engineering Technology (3)
• ETCE 3131 – Soil Mechanics and Earthwork (3)
• ETCE 3131L – Soil Testing Laboratory (1)
• ETCE 3163 – Structural Analysis and Design I (3)
• ETCE 3163L – Structures and Materials Laboratory (1)
• ETCE 3271 – Building Systems (3)
• ETCE 3271L – Building Systems Laboratory (1)
• ETCE 4350 – Construction Geotechnics and Foundations (3)
• ETGR 1100L – Engineering Technology Computer Applications Laboratory (1) *
• ETGR 1103 – Technical Drawing I (2) *
• ETGR 1201 – Introduction to Engineering Technology (2) *
• ETGR 2101 – Applied Mechanics I (3) *
• ETGR 2102 – Applied Mechanics II (3)
• ETGR 3071 – Engineering Technology Professional Seminar (1)
• ETGR 3295 Multidisciplinary Professional Development (1)
• ETGR 3222 – Engineering Economics (3)

Note:

*Course must be completed with a grade of C or above.

Restricted Elective Courses (6 credit hours)

Select two 3-credit hour elective courses approved by the Department of Engineering Technology and Construction Management for the respective program. A list is maintained in and published by the department.

Degree Total = 128 credit hours

Suggested Curriculum

For a suggested curriculum progression toward completing the major, please see the Academic Plan of Study available online at academics.uncc.edu.

Degree Requirements (2+2-Year Program)

The Bachelor of Science in Construction Management (BSCM) 2+2-year degree program consists of 64 credit hours.

AAS Degree (64 credit hours)

General Education Courses (12 credit hours)

For details on required courses, refer to the General Education program. Students in this major should plan on taking the following courses that meet general education and major requirements.

• LBST 110X – The Arts & Society 3 Credit hours
• LBST 2101 – Western Cultural and Historical Awareness (3)
• LBST 2102 – Global and Intercultural Connections (3)
• LBST 221X – Ethical and Cultural Critique 3 Credit hours

Business and Management Foundation Courses (9 credit hours)

• ACCT 2121 – Principles of Accounting I (3) *
• ACCT 2122 – Principles of Accounting II (3) *
• BLAW 3150 – Business Law I (3) *
• or CMET 4127 – Construction Law and Regulatory Issues (3)

Major Courses (37 credit hours)

• CMET 3123 – Cost Estimating (3)
• CMET 3224 – Construction Project Administration (3)
• CMET 3680 – Professional Development III: Professional Ethics (1)
• CMET 4126 – Project Scheduling and Control (3)
• CMET 4129L – Construction Planning Laboratory (1)
• CMET 4130 – Infrastructure Systems (3)
• CMET 4272 – Capstone Project (3)
• CMET 4680 – Professional Development IV (1)
• ETCE 3131 – Soil Mechanics and Earthwork (3)
• ETCE 3131L – Soil Testing Laboratory (1)
• ETCE 3163 – Structural Analysis and Design I (3)
• ETCE 3163L – Structures and Materials Laboratory (1)
• ETCE 3271 – Building Systems (3)
• ETCE 3271L – Building Systems Laboratory (1)
• ETCE 4350 – Construction Geotechnics and Foundations (3)
• ETGR 3071 – Engineering Technology Professional Seminar (1)
• ETGR 3295 Multidisciplinary Professional Development (1)
• ETGR 3222 – Engineering Economics (3) *

Note:

*Course must be completed with a grade of C or above.

Restricted Elective Courses (6 credit hours)

Select two 3-credit hour elective courses approved by the Department of Engineering Technology and Construction Management for the respective program. A list is maintained in and published by the department.

Note:

Major Electives are courses approved by the Department of Engineering Technology and Construction Management for the respective program. A list is maintained in and published by the department.

Degree Total = 128 credit hours

Suggested Curriculum

For a suggested curriculum progression toward completing the major, please see the Academic Plan of Study available online at academics.uncc.edu.

Degree Requirements (4-Year Program)

The BSET in Civil Engineering Technology program consists of 128 credit hours.

General Education Courses (21 credit hours)

For details on required courses, refer to the General Education program. Students in this major should plan on taking the following courses that meet general education and major requirements.

• LBST 110X – The Arts & Society (3)
• LBST 2101 – Western Cultural and Historical Awareness (3)
• LBST 2102 – Global and Intercultural Connections (3)
• LBST 221X – Ethical and Cultural Critique (3)
• UWRT 1101 – Writing and Inquiry in Academic Contexts I (3) *
• UWRT 1102 – Writing and Inquiry in Academic Contexts II (3) *

Social Science Elective Course

Select one of the following:

• ANTH 1101 – Introduction to Anthropology (3) *
• GEOG 1105 – The Location of Human Activity (3) *
• POLS 1110 – American Politics (3) *
• ECON 1101 – Economics of Social Issues (3) *
• ECON 2101 – Principles of Economics – Macro (3) *
• SOCY 1101 – Introduction to Sociology (3) *

Mathematics and Science Foundation Courses (29 credit hours)

• CHEM 1251 – General Chemistry I (3)
• ETGR 2272 – Engineering Analysis II (3)
• ETGR 3171 – Engineering Analysis III (3) or
• ETGR 4272 – Engineering Analysis IV (3)
• GEOL 1200 – Physical Geology (3)
• MATH 1103 – Precalculus Mathematics for Science and Engineering (3) *
• MATH 1121 – Calculus for Engineering Technology (3) * or
• ETGR 2171 – Engineering Analysis I (3) *
• PHYS 1101 – Introductory Physics I (3) *
• PHYS 1101L – Introductory Physics I Laboratory (1) *
• PHYS 1102 – Introductory Physics II (3)
• PHYS 1102L – Introductory Physics II Laboratory (1)
• STAT 1220 – Elements of Statistics I (BUSN) (3) *

Major Courses (71 credit hours)

• CMET 1680 – Professional Development I: Construction Safety (1) *
• CMET 2680 – Professional Development II: Sustainable Engineering and Construction (1)
• CMET 3224 – Construction Project Administration (3)
• CMET 3680 – Professional Development III: Professional Ethics (1)
• CMET 4680 – Professional Development IV (1)
• ETCE 1104 – Civil/Construction CAD Applications (2) *
• ETCE 1211 – Construction Surveying I (3) *
• ETCE 1211L – Construction Surveying I Laboratory (1) *
• ETCE 1222 – Construction Materials (3) *
• ETCE 1222L – Construction Materials Laboratory (1) *
• ETCE 2105 – Plan Reading and Quantity Takeoff (3)
• ETCE 2221 – Construction Means and Methods (3)
• ETCE 2410 – Introduction to Environmental Engineering Technology (3)
• ETCE 3131 – Soil Mechanics and Earthwork (3)
• ETCE 3131L – Soil Testing Laboratory (1)
• ETCE 3163 – Structural Analysis and Design I (3)
• ETCE 3163L – Structures and Materials Laboratory (1)
• ETCE 3242 – Hydraulics and Hydrology (3)
• ETCE 3242L – Hydraulics Laboratory (1)
• ETCE 3264 – Structural Analysis II (3)
• ETCE 4165 – Structural Steel Design (3)
• ETCE 4251 – Highway Design and Construction (3)
• ETCE 4266 – Reinforced Concrete Design (3)
• ETCE 4272 – Capstone Project (3)
• ETCE 4350 – Construction Geotechnics and Foundations (3)
• ETGR 1100L – Engineering Technology Computer Applications Laboratory (1) *
• ETGR 1103 – Technical Drawing I (2) *
• ETGR 1201 – Introduction to Engineering Technology (2) *
• ETGR 2101 – Applied Mechanics I (3) *
• ETGR 2102 – Applied Mechanics II (3)
• ETGR 3071 – Engineering Technology Professional Seminar (1)
• ETGR 3295 Multidisciplinary Professional Development (1)
• ETGR 3222 – Engineering Economics (3)

Note:

*Course must be completed with a grade of C or above.

Restricted Elective Courses (7 credit hours)

• Major Elective (3)
• Major Elective (3)
• Major Elective Lab (1) (W)

Major Electives are courses approved by the Department of Engineering Technology and Construction Management for the respective program. A list is maintained in and published by the department.

Degree Total = 128 credit hours

Suggested Curriculum

For a suggested curriculum progression toward completing the major, please see the Academic Plan of Study available online at academics.uncc.edu.

Degree Requirements (2+2-Year Program)

AAS Degree (64 hours)

AAS transfer students from approved programs receive 64 credit hours for the AAS degree; thus, AAS students need only to complete the upper-division portion of the courses listed below and remediate any entrance deficiencies noted upon matriculation.

General Education Courses (12 credit hours)

• LBST 110X – The Arts & Society (3)
• LBST 2101 – Western Cultural and Historical Awareness (3)
• LBST 2102 – Global and Intercultural Connections (3)
• LBST 221X – Ethical and Cultural Critique (3)

Mathematics and Science Foundation Courses (6 credit hours)

• CHEM 1251 – General Chemistry I (3) * or
• GEOL 1200 – Physical Geology (3) *
• ETGR 3171 – Engineering Analysis III (3) or
• ETGR 4272 – Engineering Analysis IV (3)

Note:

*Transfer students with an AAS may have completed differing science courses at the community college. Generally, AAS transfer students entering the Civil ET programs take Chemistry in the Junior year at UNC Charlotte; however, the following chart provides additional guidance for fulfilling the science requirement at UNC Charlotte:

Major Courses (39 Credit hours)

• CMET 3224 – Construction Project Administration (3)
• CMET 3680 – Professional Development III: Professional Ethics (1)
• CMET 4680 – Professional Development IV (1)
• ETCE 3131 – Soil Mechanics and Earthwork (3)
• ETCE 3131L – Soil Testing Laboratory (1)
• ETCE 3163 – Structural Analysis and Design I (3)
• ETCE 3163L – Structures and Materials Laboratory (1)
• ETCE 3242 – Hydraulics and Hydrology (3)
• ETCE 3242L – Hydraulics Laboratory (1)
• ETCE 3264 – Structural Analysis II (3)
• ETCE 4165 – Structural Steel Design (3)
• ETCE 4251 – Highway Design and Construction (3)
• ETCE 4266 – Reinforced Concrete Design (3)
• ETCE 4272 – Capstone Project (3)
• ETCE 4350 – Construction Geotechnics and Foundations (3)
• ETGR 3071 – Engineering Technology Professional Seminar (1)
• ETGR 3295 Multidisciplinary Professional Development (1)
• ETGR 3222 – Engineering Economics (3)

Restricted Elective Courses (7 credit hours)

• Major Electives (7)
• Major Elective (3)
• Major Elective Lab (1) (W)

Major Electives are courses approved by the Department of Engineering Technology and Construction Management for the respective program. A list is maintained in and published by the department.

Degree Total = 128 credit hours

Suggested Curriculum

For a suggested curriculum progression toward completing the major, please see the Academic Plan of Study available online at academics.uncc.edu.

Degree Requirements (4-Year Program)

The BSET in Electrical Engineering Technology program consists of 128 credit hours.

General Education Courses (21 credit hours)

For details on required courses, refer to the General Education program. Students in this major should plan on taking the following courses that meet general education and major requirements.

• LBST 110X – The Arts & Society (3)
• LBST 2101 – Western Cultural and Historical Awareness (3)
• LBST 2102 – Global and Intercultural Connections (3)
• LBST 221X – Ethical and Cultural Critique (3)
• UWRT 1101 – Writing and Inquiry in Academic Contexts I (3) *
• UWRT 1102 – Writing and Inquiry in Academic Contexts II (3) *

Social Science Elective Course

Select one of the following:

• ANTH 1101 – Introduction to Anthropology (3) *
• GEOG 1105 – The Location of Human Activity (3) *
• POLS 1110 – American Politics (3) *
• ECON 1101 – Economics of Social Issues (3) *
• ECON 2101 – Principles of Economics – Macro (3) *
• SOCY 1101 – Introduction to Sociology (3) *

Mathematics and Science Foundation Courses (26 credit hours)

• CHEM 1251 – General Chemistry I (3)
• ETGR 2272 – Engineering Analysis II (3) *
• ETGR 3171 – Engineering Analysis III (3) or
• ETGR 4272 – Engineering Analysis IV (3)
• MATH 1103 – Precalculus Mathematics for Science and Engineering (3) *
• MATH 1121 – Calculus for Engineering Technology (3) * or
• ETGR 2171 – Engineering Analysis I (3) *
• PHYS 1101 – Introductory Physics I (3) *
• PHYS 1101L – Introductory Physics I Laboratory (1) *
• PHYS 1102 – Introductory Physics II (3)
• PHYS 1102L – Introductory Physics II Laboratory (1)
• STAT 1220 – Elements of Statistics I (BUSN) (3) *

Major Courses (75 credit hours)

• ELET 1101 – Simulation and Schematic Capture (1) *
• ELET 1111 – DC Circuits (3) *
• ELET 1111L – DC Circuits Laboratory (1) *
• ELET 1212 – AC Circuits (3) *
• ELET 1212L – AC Circuits Laboratory (1) *
• ELET 1231 – Digital Circuits (3) *
• ELET 1231L – Digital Circuits Laboratory (1) *
• ELET 2121 – Electronics I (3) *
• ELET 2121L – Electronics I Laboratory (1) *
• ELET 2141 – Introduction to Power Systems (3)
• ELET 2201 – C Programming (3)
• ELET 2231 – Microprocessor Fundamentals (3)
• ELET 2241 – Instrumentation and Controls (3)
• ELET 2290 – Sophomore Practicum (2)
• ELET 3113 – Network Analysis (3)
• ELET 3132 – Digital Systems (3)
• ELET 3132L – Digital Systems Laboratory (1)
• ELET 3191 – Junior Practicum I (1)
• ELET 3222 – Electronics II (3)
• ELET 3222L – Electronics II Laboratory (1)
• ELET 3232 – Microcontroller Systems (3)
• ELET 3292 – Junior Practicum II (1)
• ELET 4123 – Active Filters (3)
• ELET 4142 – Power Electronics (3)
• ELET 4151 – Communication Systems (3)
• ELET 4151L – Communication Systems Laboratory (1)
• ELET 4242 – Control Systems (3)
• ETGR 1100L – Engineering Technology Computer Applications Laboratory (1) *
• ETGR 1201 – Introduction to Engineering Technology (2) *
• ETGR 2122 – Technical Programming (3)
• ETGR 3071 – Engineering Technology Professional Seminar (1)
• ETGR 3295 Multidisciplinary Professional Development (1)
• ETGR 3222 – Engineering Economics (3)
• ETGR 4100 – Capstone Design Project I (2)
• ETGR 4200 – Capstone Design Project II (2)

Note:

*Course must be completed with a grade of C or above.

Restricted Elective Courses (6 credit hours)

Select two 3-credit courses approved by the Department of Engineering Technology and Construction Management for the respective program. A list is maintained in and published by the department.

Degree Total = 128 credit hours

Degree Requirements (2+2-Year Program)

The BSET in Electrical Engineering Technology program consists of 128 credit hours.

AAS Degree (64 credit hours)

AAS transfer students from approved programs receive 64 credit hours for the AAS degree; thus, AAS students need only to complete the upper-division portion of the courses listed below and remediate any entrance deficiencies noted upon matriculation.

General Education Courses (12 credit hours)

• LBST 110X – The Arts & Society (3)
• LBST 2101 – Western Cultural and Historical Awareness (3)
• LBST 2102 – Global and Intercultural Connections (3)
• LBST 221X – Ethical and Cultural Critique (3)

Mathematics and Science Foundation Courses (6 credit hours)

• CHEM 1251 – General Chemistry I (3) *
• ETGR 3171 – Engineering Analysis III (3)
• or ETGR 4272 – Engineering Analysis IV (3)

Note:

*Transfer students with an AAS may have completed differing science courses at the community college. Generally, AAS transfer students entering the Electrical ET programs take Chemistry in the Junior year at UNC Charlotte; however, the following chart provides additional guidance for fulfilling the science requirement at UNC Charlotte:

Major Courses (40 credit hours)

• ELET 3113 – Network Analysis (3)
• ELET 3132 – Digital Systems (3)
• ELET 3132L – Digital Systems Laboratory (1)
• ELET 3191 – Junior Practicum I (1)
• ELET 3222 – Electronics II (3)
• ELET 3222L – Electronics II Laboratory (1)
• ELET 3232 – Microcontroller Systems (3)
• ELET 3292 – Junior Practicum II (1)
• ELET 4123 – Active Filters (3)
• ELET 4142 – Power Electronics (3)
• ELET 4151 – Communication Systems (3)
• ELET 4151L – Communication Systems Laboratory (1)
• ELET 4242 – Control Systems (3)
• ETGR 2122 – Technical Programming (3)
• ETGR 3071 – Engineering Technology Professional Seminar (1)
• ETGR 3295 Multidisciplinary Professional Development (1)
• ETGR 3222 – Engineering Economics (3)
• ETGR 4100 – Capstone Design Project I (2)
• ETGR 4200 – Capstone Design Project II (2)

Note:

*Course must be completed with a grade of C or above.

Restricted Elective Courses (6 credit hours)

Select two 3-credit hour courses approved by the Department of Engineering Technology and Construction Management for the respective program. A list is maintained in and published by the department.

Degree Total = 128 credit hours

Degree Requirements (4-Year Program)

The BSET in Fire Safety Engineering Technology with a Concentration in Fire Protection program consists of 125 credit hours.

General Education Courses (21 credit hours)

For details on required courses, refer to the General Education program. Students in this major should plan on taking the following courses that meet general education and major requirements.

• LBST 110X – The Arts & Society (3)
• LBST 2101 – Western Cultural and Historical Awareness (3)
• LBST 2102 – Global and Intercultural Connections (3)
• LBST 221X – Ethical and Cultural Critique (3)
• UWRT 1101 – Writing and Inquiry in Academic Contexts I (3) *
• UWRT 1102 – Writing and Inquiry in Academic Contexts II (3) *

Social Science Elective Course

Select one of the following:

• ANTH 1101 – Introduction to Anthropology (3) *
• GEOG 1105 – The Location of Human Activity (3) *
• POLS 1110 – American Politics (3) *
• ECON 1101 – Economics of Social Issues (3) *
• ECON 2101 – Principles of Economics – Macro (3) *
• SOCY 1101 – Introduction to Sociology (3) *

Mathematics and Science Foundation Courses (26 credit hours)

• CHEM 1251 – General Chemistry I (3)
• ETGR 2171 – Engineering Analysis I (3) or
• MATH 1121 – Calculus for Engineering Technology (3)
• ETGR 2272 – Engineering Analysis II (3)
• ETGR 3171 – Engineering Analysis III (3) or
• ETGR 4272 – Engineering Analysis IV (3)
• MATH 1103 – Precalculus Mathematics for Science and Engineering (3) *
• PHYS 1101 – Introductory Physics I (3) *
• PHYS 1101L – Introductory Physics I Laboratory (1) *
• PHYS 1102 – Introductory Physics II (3) *
• PHYS 1102L – Introductory Physics II Laboratory (1) *
• STAT 1220 – Elements of Statistics I (BUSN) (3) *

Major Courses (73 credit hours)

• ETFS 1120 – Fundamentals of Fire Protection (3) *
• ETFS 1232 – Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply (3) *
• ETFS 2124 – Fundamentals of Fire Prevention (3)
• ETFS 2126 – Fire Investigation (3)
• ETFS 2132 – Building Construction for Fire Protection (3)
• ETFS 2144 – Fire Protection Systems (3) *
• ETFS 2264 – Fire Behavior and Combustion (3)
• ETFS 2264L – Fire Behavior and Combustion Laboratory (1)
• ETFS 3103 – Principles of Fire Behavior (3)
• ETFS 3103L – Principles of Fire Behavior Lab (1)
• ETFS 3113 – Building Fire Safety (3)
• ETFS 3123 – Industrial Hazards and Electricity (3)
• ETFS 3144 – Active Fire Protection (3)
• ETFS 3233 – Introduction to Performance-Based Fire Safety (3)
• ETFS 3242L – Fire Testing and Measurement Lab (1)
• ETFS 3283 – Fire Hazard Analysis (3)
• ETFS 3344 – Introduction to Structural Fire Safety (3)
• ETFS 3344L – Introduction to Structural Fire Safety Laboratory (1)
• ETGR 1100L – Engineering Technology Computer Applications Laboratory (1) *
• ETGR 1103 – Technical Drawing I (2) *
• ETGR 1201 – Introduction to Engineering Technology (2) *
• ETGR 2101 – Applied Mechanics I (3)
• ETGR 2106 – Electronic Circuits and Devices (3)
• ETGR 3071 – Engineering Technology Professional Seminar (1)
• ETGR 3295 Multidisciplinary Professional Development (1)
• ETGR 3222 – Engineering Economics (3)
• ETME 3123 – Strength of Materials (3) or
• ETGR 2102 – Applied Mechanics II (3)
• ETME 3133 – Fluid Mechanics (3)
• ETME 3143 – Thermodynamics (3)
• ETME 4244 – Applied Heat Transfer (3)

Note:

*Course must be completed with a grade of C or above.

Restricted Elective Courses (5 credit hours)

Select two courses with a minimum of 5 credit hours approved by the Department of Engineering Technology and Construction Management for the respective program. A list is maintained in and published by the department.

Degree Total = 125 credit hours

Degree Requirements (2+2-Year Program)

The BSET in Fire Safety Engineering Technology with a Concentration in Fire Protection program consists of 125 credit hours.

AAS Degree (64 credit hours)

AAS transfer students from approved programs receive 64 credit hours for the AAS degree; thus, AAS students need only to complete the upper-division portion of the courses listed below and remediate any entrance deficiencies noted upon matriculation.

General Education Courses (6 credit hours)

• LBST 2102 – Global and Intercultural Connections (3)
• LBST 221X – Ethical and Cultural Critique (3)

Mathematics and Science Foundation Courses (9 credit hours)

• CHEM 1251 – General Chemistry I (3)
• ETGR 2272 – Engineering Analysis II (3)
• ETGR 3171 – Engineering Analysis III (3) or
• ETGR 4272 – Engineering Analysis IV (3)

Major Courses (43 credit hours)

• ETFS 3103 – Principles of Fire Behavior (3)
• ETFS 3103L – Principles of Fire Behavior Lab (1)
• ETFS 3113 – Building Fire Safety (3)
• ETFS 3123 – Industrial Hazards and Electricity (3)
• ETFS 3144 – Active Fire Protection (3)
• ETFS 3233 – Introduction to Performance-Based Fire Safety (3)
• ETFS 3242L – Fire Testing and Measurement Lab (1)
• ETFS 3283 – Fire Hazard Analysis (3)
• ETFS 3344 – Introduction to Structural Fire Safety (3)
• ETFS 3344L – Introduction to Structural Fire Safety Laboratory (1)
• ETGR 2106 – Electronic Circuits and Devices (3)
• ETGR 3071 – Engineering Technology Professional Seminar (1)
• ETGR 3295 Multidisciplinary Professional Development (1)
• ETGR 3222 – Engineering Economics (3)
• ETME 3123 – Strength of Materials (3) or
• ETGR 2102 – Applied Mechanics II (3)
• ETME 3133 – Fluid Mechanics (3)
• ETME 3143 – Thermodynamics (3)
• ETME 4244 – Applied Heat Transfer (3)

Restricted Elective Course (3 credit hours)

Select one 3-credit course approved by the Department of Engineering Technology and Construction Management for the respective program. A list is maintained in and published by the department.

Degree Total = 125 credit hours

Suggested Curriculum

For a suggested curriculum progression toward completing the major, please see the Academic Plan of Study available online at academics.uncc.edu.

Degree Requirements (4-Year Program)

The BSET in Fire Safety Engineering Technology with a Concentration in Fire Safety program consists of 125 credit hours.

General Education Courses (21 credit hours)

For details on required courses, refer to the General Education program. Students in this major should plan on taking the following courses that meet general education and major requirements.

• LBST 110X – The Arts & Society (3)
• LBST 2101 – Western Cultural and Historical Awareness (3)
• LBST 2102 – Global and Intercultural Connections (3)
• LBST 221X – Ethical and Cultural Critique (3)
• UWRT 1101 – Writing and Inquiry in Academic Contexts I (3) *
• UWRT 1102 – Writing and Inquiry in Academic Contexts II (3) *

Social Science Elective Course

Select one of the following:

• ANTH 1101 – Introduction to Anthropology (3) *
• GEOG 1105 – The Location of Human Activity (3) *
• POLS 1110 – American Politics (3) *
• ECON 1101 – Economics of Social Issues (3) *
• ECON 2101 – Principles of Economics – Macro (3) *
• SOCY 1101 – Introduction to Sociology (3) *

Mathematics and Science Foundation Courses (17 credit hours)

• CHEM 1251 – General Chemistry I (3)
• MATH 1100 – College Algebra and Probability (3) *
• PHYS 1101 – Introductory Physics I (3) *
• PHYS 1101L – Introductory Physics I Laboratory (1) *
• PHYS 1102 – Introductory Physics II (3)
• PHYS 1102L – Introductory Physics II Laboratory (1)
• STAT 1220 – Elements of Statistics I (BUSN) (3) *

Major Courses (76 credit hours)

• ETFS 1120 – Fundamentals of Fire Protection (3) *
• ETFS 1232 – Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply (3) *
• ETFS 1252 – Fire Protection Law (3) *
• ETFS 2124 – Fundamentals of Fire Prevention (3)
• ETFS 2126 – Fire Investigation (3) *
• ETFS 2132 – Building Construction for Fire Protection (3)
• ETFS 2144 – Fire Protection Systems (3) *
• ETFS 2230 – Hazardous Materials (3)
• ETFS 2264 – Fire Behavior and Combustion (3)
• ETFS 2264L – Fire Behavior and Combustion Laboratory (1)
• ETFS 3103 – Principles of Fire Behavior (3)
• ETFS 3113 – Building Fire Safety (3)
• ETFS 3123 – Industrial Hazards and Electricity (3)
• ETFS 3124 – Risk Management for the Emergency Services (3)
• ETFS 3144 – Active Fire Protection (3)
• ETFS 3233 – Introduction to Performance-Based Fire Safety (3)
• ETFS 4123 – Community Threat Assessment and Mitigation (3)
• ETFS 4243 – Research Methodology (3)
• ETFS 4323 – Advanced Fire Service Administration (3)
• ETGR 1100L – Engineering Technology Computer Applications Laboratory (1) *
• ETGR 1103 – Technical Drawing I (2)
• ETGR 1201 – Introduction to Engineering Technology (2) *
• ETGR 3071 – Engineering Technology Professional Seminar (1) or
• ETGR 3295 Multidisciplinary Professional Development (1) or
• ETFS 3611 – Professional Leadership Seminar (1)
• ETGR 3222 – Engineering Economics (3)
• POLS 3119 – State and Local Government (3)
• POLS 3126 – Introduction to Public Administration (3)
• PSYC 2171 – Introduction to Industrial/Organizational Psychology (3)
• PSYC 3174 – Organizational Psychology (3)

Note:

*Course must be completed with a grade of C or above.

Restricted Elective Courses (11 credit hours)

Select elective courses approved by the Department of Engineering Technology and Construction Management for the respective program. A list is maintained in and published by the department.

Degree Total = 125 credit hours

Degree Requirements (2+2-Year Program)

The BSET in Fire Safety Engineering Technology with a Concentration in Fire Safety program consists of 125 credit hours.

AAS Degree (64 credit hours)

AAS transfer students from approved programs receive 64 credit hours for the AAS degree; thus, AAS students need only to complete the upper-division portion of the courses listed below and remediate any entrance deficiencies noted upon matriculation.

General Education Courses (6 credit hours)

• LBST 2102 – Global and Intercultural Connections (3)
• LBST 221X – Ethical and Cultural Critique (3)

Mathematics and Science Foundation Course (3 credit hours)

• CHEM 1251 – General Chemistry I (3)

Major Courses (43 credit hours)

• ETFS 3103 – Principles of Fire Behavior (3)
• ETFS 3113 – Building Fire Safety (3)
• ETFS 3123 – Industrial Hazards and Electricity (3)
• ETFS 3124 – Risk Management for the Emergency Services (3)
• ETFS 3144 – Active Fire Protection (3)
• ETFS 3233 – Introduction to Performance-Based Fire Safety (3)
• ETFS 4123 – Community Threat Assessment and Mitigation (3)
• ETFS 4243 – Research Methodology (3)
• POLS 3126 – Introduction to Public Administration (3)
• ETFS 4323 – Advanced Fire Service Administration (3)
• ETGR 3071 – Engineering Technology Professional Seminar (1) or
• ETGR 3295 Multidisciplinary Professional Development (1) or
• ETFS 3611 – Professional Leadership Seminar (1)
• ETGR 3222 – Engineering Economics (3)
• POLS 3119 – State and Local Government (3)
• PSYC 2171 – Introduction to Industrial/Organizational Psychology (3)
• PSYC 3174 – Organizational Psychology (3)

Restricted Elective Courses (9 credit hours)

Select three 3-hour courses approved by the Department of Engineering Technology and Construction Management for the respective program. A list is maintained in and published by the department.

Degree Total = 125 credit hours

Suggested Curriculum

For a suggested curriculum progression toward completing the major, please see the Academic Plan of Study available online at academics.uncc.edu.