Experiential Learning
Experiential Learning requirements are still under development. Set up a meeting with Emily Platt to discuss your specific needs. The items below will help you to understand the goals of this important aspect of your BYU CFM experience
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
"Some of the most important inspiring learning opportunities occur outside the formal classroom setting through experiences . . . ." – BYU President Kevin J. Worthen
There are many BYU campus resources to help students understand and engage in Experiential Learning (ExL). BYU, College of Engineering, etc. Additionally, CFM is working to broaden the offerings available to each student depending on their interests.
Student Competition Team
There are many student competition teams available. More information can be found here. Each team involves enrolling in a class (usually the Fall) and then working closely with your team, following competition rules and guidelines, and creating an extensive program, design, and/or presentation. Many of the actual events occur in February.
CE Capstone Project
Students may enroll in the CE Advanced Writing class and join a project team. More information can be found here. While some work occurs in the classroom, much of the effort occurs outside of class with your team.
Mentored Research
Many CFM faculty are constantly engaged in researching the built environment and seeking solutions to many of our modern world’s most perplexing questions. This is especially valuable for students interested in future graduate studies. Students must seek out a faculty sponsor.
Service Learning
Coming soon!
Propose a Project
Highly motivated students may recruit a team and seek an ExL opportunity not listed above. It must meet the requirements below and have a faculty sponsor. Schedule an appointment with the department advisor here.
EXPECTATIONS
Each ExL “course” requires significant work. Most will include some amount of time in a classroom (usually one hour per week). All will require engagement with team members and commitment to go, see, observe, engage, gather data, analyze, solve, and present (usually 30-60 hours over the year).
ExL is now a CFM curriculum requirement. Each ExL “course” will, at a minimum, emphasize the following ABET Accreditation Learning Outcomes:
1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve broadly defined technical or scientific problems by applying knowledge of mathematics and science and/or technical topics to areas relevant to the discipline.
2. An ability to formulate or design a system, process, procedure or program to meet desired needs.
3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
4. An ability to understand ethical and professional responsibilities and the impact of technical and/or scientific solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
5. An ability to function effectively on teams that establish goals, plan tasks, meet deadlines, and analyze risk and uncertainty.
Additionally, it is anticipated that each ExL “course” will cover the following topics:
A. Advanced technical and/or science topics appropriate to the program;
B. A general education component that complements the technical and scientific content of the curriculum and is consistent with the program and institution objectives.
C. Construction project management from pre-design through commissioning;
D. Risk management including identification, analysis, and mitigation;
E. Schedule management including development, forecasting, and planning;
F. Project sustainability including materials, methods of construction;
G. Construction systems and constructability analysis;
H. Leadership including business, communication skills, and behavioral awareness;
I. Construction health and safety, accident prevention, and regulatory compliance;
J. Advancements in construction technology.
