建筑工程师需要具备强大的工程设计和管理原则基础知识，包括业务程序，经济学和人类行为方面的知识。本课程的毕业生可能会期望从事临时结构的设计，项目设计的协调，系统设计，成本估算，计划和进度安排，公司和项目管理，材料采购，设备选择以及成本控制。随着诸如设计-建造施工之类的集成项目交付方法的出现，建筑工程师的作用正在扩大对了解项目交付环境的两个方面的受过训练的专业人员的需求。该课程为学习与建筑，重型，机械或电气结构有关的重点课程提供了机会。施工过程涉及劳动力资源要求，临时和永久性材料，设备，用品和公用事业，资金，
The curriculum in Construction Engineering, leading to a Bachelor of Science degree can be referenced here: www.catalog.iastate.edu/collegeofengineering/constructionengineering/#curriculumtext. The Construction Engineering Program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the commission's General Criteria and Program Criteria for Construction and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.<br>Student Learning Outcomes<br>Graduates of the construction engineering curriculum should have at the time of graduation: <br><br>An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.<br>An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.<br>An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.<br>An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.<br>An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.<br>An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.<br>An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.