Studio learning is a unique experience, and the Mississippi State University Department of Building Construction Science provides a supportive environment for personal growth and professional development.
One big advantage of studio learning is it allows for more students to have more one-on-one time with professors.
The MSU Department of Building Construction Science requires all students to purchase a laptop (with related software and peripherals) by the start of the semester the students enroll in BCS 1116 Building Construction Science Studio A.
Software used in the building construction fields have minimum system requirements that must be addressed carefully. Most software used in the studio and supporting classes is upgraded yearly. It is likely that you may need to upgrade the machine (in two years) and possibly replace it in 3-4 years.
Undergraduate students who are working toward a Bachelor of Science degree in building construction science are supported and encouraged to obtain paid summer internships and cooperative education positions with construction companies to enhance their classroom experiences. These opportunities are available to students any semester (summer, fall, or spring) prior to graduation. Construction career fairs are held each fall and spring semester to facilitate connections with firms.
Michele Herrmann’s educational background makes her a unique and valuable asset to the Building Construction Science degree program at Mississippi State University. Her undergraduate studio background in architecture combined with her law degree helps her understand the format of the construction management program’s hands-on, studio-based curriculum and develop projects in that format.
The 2019 annual Awards and Recognition Banquet for the Mississippi State University Building Construction Science Program was held on May 2 at the Mill Conference Center in Starkville.
Class: BCS 3213 Electrical Systems
Professor: Edward Kemp
Date: November 20, 2018
Several students participated in wiring components of the recently constructed tiny house built by first-year studio students.
Students were divided up into pairs, and each group was responsible for installing the electrical wiring, boxes, breaker(s), switches and receptacles for their respective circuits.
Via NCRA Press Release