Engineering Technology: Architectural/Civil Design Emphasis

Southern Utah University is one of only a handful of institutions that offer a bachelor’s degree in engineering technology with an emphasis in architecture/civil design. In our program, students gain experience in mechanical design, architectural design, civil design, layout and design, 3D solid modeling, parametrics, kinematics’ analysis, finite element analysis, animation analysis, rendering, rapid prototyping and more. Graduates who possess these skills are in high demand.

FACULTY SPOTLIGHT

Name:L. Scott Hansen

Graduated: 2000, Ph.D
University of Wyoming

1997, Masters of Science
Northern Arizona University

1996, Bachelors of Science
Northern Arizona University

1992, Associates of Applied Science
Pima Community College

Current job:Dept. Chair of Engineering Technology
and Construction Management,
Associate Prof. of Engineering Technology

“I enjoy helping others achieve the full potential of their educational experience while learning new things about themselves.”

POINTS of DISTINCTION

Small classes and personal attention from professors and advisors
Industry-driven curriculum with hands-on learning
Students work to solve real-world problems

POSSIBLE CAREERS

Architectural designer, civil designer, residential planning designer

AVAILABLE RESOURCES

Our students have access to two state-of-the-art labs, equipped with Auto CAD, Inventor, Solid Works, CATIA, V5 and Revit software.

Additionally, the Technology Department has a rapid proto typing machine (3D printer) and state-of-the-art CAM lab with several CNC lathes and vertical mills. A new addition is a metal fabrication lab for the construction of student design projects.

STUDENT INVOLVEMENT

SkillsUSA, a top vocational industrial club of America

CONTACT INFORMATION

Department Name: Engineering Technology and Construction Management(ETCM)
Department Contact: Scott Hansen or Richard Cozzens
Website: http://suu.edu/cose/advisement.html
Email Address: hansens@suu.eduor cozzens@suu.edu
Department Phone: 435-586-7983
Department Fax: 435-865-8077