CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET
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ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE
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This program prepares students with skills necessary for employment as civil engineering technicians with consulting firms, testing laboratories, utilities, and local, state and federal government agencies. Emphasis is placed on such tasks as: surveying, materials testing, drafting, construction inspection, design and erection of structures, transportation, water supplies, and sewage treatment.

CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY CURRICULUM-TAC/ABET ACCREDITED
(suggested two-year sequence)

Course ID

Title of Course

Credits

 

 

SEMESTER I

 

 

 

 

CIV* K101°

Civil Engineering Materials

3

 

 

CIV* K150°

Surveying I

3

 

 

CIV* K151°

Surveying I Lab

1.5

 

 
COM* K173 Public Speaking

(3)

    

ENG* K101°

Composition

3

 

 

MAT* K137°

Intermediate Algebra

(3)

 

 

PHY* K114°

Mechanics

(4)

 

 

 

TOTAL

10.5

 

 

SEMESTER II

 

 

 

 

CIV* K203°

Civil Hydraulics

3

 

 

CIV* K250°

Surveying II

3

 

 

CIV* K251°

Surveying II Lab

1.5

 

 

ENG* K202°

Technical Writing

3

 

 

MAT* K186°

Precalculus

4

 

 

MEC* K114°

Statics

3

 

 

 

TOTAL

17.5

 

 

SEMESTER III

 

 

 

 

CIV* K236/ENV* K245°

Water Resources Engineering

3

 

 

CIV* K237/ENV* K245L°

Water Resources Engineering Lab

1

 

 

ENV* K101

Environmental Studies

3

 

 
ENV* K265° Fundamental Measurements and Applications Lab

3

    

MAT* K254°

Calculus I

3

 

 

MEC* K250°

Strength of Materials

3

 

 

MEC* K252°

Strength of Materials Lab

1

 

 

_________

Humanities/Social Sciences Elective

3

 

 

 

TOTAL

20

 

 

SEMESTER IV

 

 

 

 

CAD* K106/CAD* K107

Computer-Aided Drafting with Lab

 

 

 

or

or

3

 

 
CIV* K146 Introduction to GIS      

CIV* K200°

Soils

3

 

 

CIV* K201°

Soils Lab

1

 

 

CIV* K222°

Structural Design

3

 

 

CIV* K223°

Structural Design Lab

1

 

 

ENV* K110°

Environmental Regulations

3

 

 

_________

Civil/Environmental Engineering
Technical Elective@

3

 

 

_________

Math/Science Elective

3

 

 

 

TOTAL

20

 

 

 

GRAND TOTAL

67

 

 

( ) Course is considered a prerequisite for this technology degree.
°Course has a prerequisite. Students should check course description.
@ Students may take any other CIV* or ENV* course, BIO* K145, or CHE* K121.


Civil Engineering Technology, Associate in Science Degree
Program Objectives

Graduates of the program in Civil Engineering will:

1.      Be qualified to make technical and creative contributions in the civil engineering field and  find employment in design, construction and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment in the practice of civil engineering technology.

2.      Have an appreciation for the need to be lifelong learners.

3.      Demonstrate professionalism and a sense of societal & ethical responsibility in their          professional endeavors.

4.      Engage in professional development or study in a four-year degree program to pursue      flexible career paths amid future technological changes.

 

 

 

Program Outcomes for Civil Engineering Technology

By the time of graduation, students in the Civil Engineering Technology program will:

  1. Practice the skills needed to work effectively in teams and as an individual.
  2. Demonstrate the ability to use appropriate mathematical, computational, and technical-thinking skills needed for civil engineering technology applications.
  3. Combine oral, technical, and written communication skills to present and exchange information effectively and communicate design solutions.
  4. Know of a professional code of ethics.
  5. Describe concepts relating to design, construction, operation or maintenance, infrastructure, policy, processes, and continuous improvement.
  6. Describe how the concepts of planning, design, construction, operation or maintenance of the built environment and global infrastructure affect evaluation of analysis, policies and decision making.
  7. Illustrate an ability to think critically and identify, evaluate and solve complex civil engineering technological problems; demonstrate technical and provide practical applications in problem and solutions; and communicate solutions technically and effectively.
  8. Recognize actions and acts of professionalism that allow them to become informed and participating citizens cognizant of ethics, civic duty, and social responsibility.
  9. Recognize the need to be lifelong learners.

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