Civil Engineering Technology

Associate of Science Degree in Civil Engineering Technology

The curriculum is not designed to educate professional engineers or registered land surveyors.

An Associate of Science degree in Civil Engineering Technology prepares students for employment with land surveyors, highway departments, contractors, city engineering offices and engineering consultants. Among many possible positions are topographer, structural draftsperson, and steel and concrete laboratory technicians. With additional experience, graduates move into supervisory or management positions. Most jobs in this field require some outdoor work, so this may be a wise choice for students who enjoy working outside.

The surveying courses begin with basic operation and use of equipment and progress through route surveying, land surveying and subdivision. Other groups of courses consider structural systems, materials, strength of materials, and specifications and estimating. To broaden the technician’s ability to communicate in words and figures, courses in mathematics, physical science and communicative skills are required.

Graduates of this program may continue their education toward the Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Technology: Construction Technology (CET Option).

GENERAL PLAN OF STUDY: CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

Freshman Year

First Semester

3

ART 299A

Plans and Specifications

2

BCM 100

Introduction to Construction

3

CGT 110

Technical Graphics Communications

3

C&IT 127

Microcomputer Spreadsheet Applications

3

ENGL 101

English Composition I

3

MA 153

Algebra and Trigonometry I

17

 

 

Second Semester

3

ART 150

Architectural Construction I

3

BCM 235

Construction Materials & Systems

3

CGT 290A

Computer-Aided Drafting and Design

3

ENGL 102

English Composition II

3

MA 154

Algebra and Trigonometry II

3

CET 160

Statics

18

 

 

Sophomore Year

Third Semester

3

BCM 112

Construction Surveying Fundamentals

3

COM 114

Fundamentals of Speech Communication

3

MA 223

Introductory Analysis I

3

CET 260

Strength of Materials

3

CET 266

Materials Testing

15

 

 

Fourth Semester

3

BCM 212

Construction Layout

3

BCM 270

Materials and Estimates

3

MA 224

Introductory Analysis II

4

PHYS 220

General Physics I

3

CET 253

Hydraulics & Drainage

16

 

 

Total credits required for associate degree: 66

Note to students pursuing the Bachelor of Science Degree:

(See BS-ET degree/CET Option plan of study, located under ENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGY heading.)