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Civil Engineering Technology

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The Civil Engineering Technology program prepares students for successful employment in the professional fields related to construction. These fields include architecture, construction, engineering, planning, design, and management. The program provides a broad engineering background for employment in industries that require knowledge of design, surveying, drafting, CAD, and estimating or as preparation for further study for a Bachelors degree at a college or university. Aspects of design, construction techniques, soils engineering, materials testing, and construction/project management are included in the curriculum. Design of residential and light commercial structures emphasizes the basic elements of design applying to a wide range of construction projects. Elements of roadway and transportation corridor design and layout are also covered. Graduates are successfully employed in the fields of design, engineering, contracting, and testing/quality assurance. Employment is generally found with private consultants, construction contractors, and local, state, and federal agencies or as successful entrepreneurs starting independent companies. Graduates enjoy an excellent placement record with challenging career growth opportunities including successful promotion into a variety of management positions in local industry.

Minimum grade requirements: Department courses shall be completed with a grade of “D” (63%) or better. A QPA of 2.0 must be achieved for graduation. To continue in the program, the math requirements listed below must be satisfied. Also, at the beginning of the third and fourth semesters, the student must have a QPA of 1.7 and 1.9 respectively. Failure to meet the academic standards will result in academic probation.

Upon successful completion of the program requirements, the degree of Associate in Science in Civil Engineering Technology will be awarded.

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Civil Engineering Technology program educational outcomes

The career and professional accomplishments that the program is preparing graduates to achieve are as follows:

1. A sound understanding of engineering principles to support both successful careers and further education.
2. Applied critical thinking and problem solving skills to technical and non-technical problems.
3. Ability to communicate through verbal, written, and graphic means.
4. Effective team membership skills.

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Civil Engineering Technology program outcomes

Program outcomes are the specific skills, knowledge and behaviors that a student acquires while going through the curriculum. Upon graduation from the CET program, the student is expected to be able to demonstrate:

1. an appropriate mastery of the knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools in civil engineering technology, including analysis of structural systems

2. an ability to apply current knowledge of civil engineering technology and adapt to emerging applications of mathematics, science and construction,

3. an ability to conduct, analyze and interpret laboratory and field tests and apply test results to improve processes, including performing field and laboratory tests on civil engineering materials and employing productivity software to analyze data,

4. an ability to apply creativity in the design and construction of civil engineering systems, including the preparation of construction and engineering contract drawings and documents,

5. an ability to function effectively on teams and apply modern survey methods for land measurement and construction layout,

6. an ability to identify, analyze and solve technical problems, including performing material quantity and cost estimates for bidding,

7. an ability to communicate effectively,

8. a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in lifelong learning,

9. an ability to understand professional, ethical and social responsibilities,

10. a respect for diversity and a knowledge of contemporary professional, societal and global issues, and

11. a commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement.

 

Programmatic Technical Standard (PDF)

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Notes:

1. Math MATH-132 must be completed before any third or fourth semester Civil Engineering Technology (GC) courses can be taken.
2. Math MATH-232 must be completed before any fourth semester Civil Engineer-ing Technology (GC) courses can be taken.
3. CIVL-120 and CIVL-125 are prerequisites.
4. Potential transfer students intending to pursue BSCE/BSCET degree should take CHEM-103 (General Chemistry 1) third semester.
5. CIVL-345 Statics and Strength of Materials is a prerequisite.

Check college catalog for additional course prerequisites.

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