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Academic Program Model
Academic Program Model
Civil Engineering Technology (AAS.CET)
This program prepares students with skills necessary for employment as a civil engineering technician with consulting engineering firms, testing laboratories, utilities and local, state and federal government agencies. Emphasis is placed on such tasks as surveying, materials testing, drafting, construction inspection, etc., associated with civil engineering. There is a strong demand for civil technicians; thus, employment opportunities are good. Civil Engineering Technology provides a balance between outdoor and indoor work which many find desirable. Surveying, field testing, construction supervision and testing are essentially outdoor work while drafting, design and laboratory testing are indoor work.
Program requirements may change over time. Specific degree/graduation requirements are determined by a degree audit.
FIRST YEAR
First Semester
Hours
TEC-050
Technical Math I (Module 1)
TEC-050
Technical Math I (Module 1)
Fundamentals of basic arithmetic, calculator usage, algebra, geometry and right angle trigonometry.
Course Outline
2.0
TEC-052
Technical Math II (Module 2)
TEC-052
Technical Math II (Module 2)
Offers the student an in-depth study of algebra including factoring, solving linear systems, quadratic equations and exponents.
Course Outline
*
2.0
CET-060
Surveying I (Module 1)
CET-060
Surveying I (Module 1)
Fundamentals of basic surveying operations such as chaining, leveling and use of the transit and the basic calculations associated with these operations.
Course Outline
3.0
CET-054
Soils + Aggregates (Module 2)
CET-054
Soils + Aggregates (Module 2)
A laboratory oriented study of soil and aggregate testing procedures that identify and classify.
Course Outline
*
+
4.0
CET-051
Civil Construction I
CET-051
Civil Construction I
Study of civil construction including types of projects, personnel, equipment, materials, and methods. Blue print reading and specification interpretation for heavy construction is also emphasized.
Course Outline
+
3.0
ENG-050
Writing for Industry
ENG-050
Writing for Industry
Students will learn strategies for writing essays, instructions manuals, proposals, reports, career documents as well as deliver oral presentations to prepare them for a profession in industry. Students will practice research strategies by using library resources and the Internet.
Course Outline
3.0
Semester Totals
17.0
Second Semester
TEC-054
Technical Math III
TEC-054
Technical Math III
Offers the student a more in-depth study of trigonometry plus logarithms, complex numbers and functional variation.
Course Outline
*
2.0
TEC-056
Technical Math IV
TEC-056
Technical Math IV
Familiarizes the student with the basic concepts of analytical geometry and statistics.
Course Outline
*
2.0
CET-056
PCC Theory and Design (Module 1)
CET-056
PCC Theory and Design (Module 1)
Discussion of concrete through all stages of design, mix, delivery, placement, and curing with special emphasis on design, proportioning, and field testing.
Course Outline
*
+++
2.0
CET-057
Asphalt Theory and Design (Module 2)
CET-057
Asphalt Theory and Design (Module 2)
Discussion of asphalt paving from plant to paver with special emphasis on testing and proportioning.
Course Outline
*
+++
2.0
TEC-045
Introduction to Drafting
TEC-045
Introduction to Drafting
Presents basic drafting skills and concepts preparatory to advanced drafting and computer-aided drafting courses. Portable drafting instruments will be required.
Course Outline
2.0
CAD-056
CAD I
CAD-056
CAD I
Basic Theory of CAD. Student will learn to use a Computer Aided Drafting system to create simple to moderately complex technical drawings. (Repeatable 1 Time)
Course Outline
2.0
SPE-111
Intro to Speech Communication
SPE-111
Intro to Speech Communication
Focuses on the fundamental principles and methods of selection, analyzing, organizing, developing and communicating information, evidence, and points of view to audiences.
Course Outline
3.0
HED-178
Responding to Emergencies
HED-178
Responding to Emergencies
The purpose of the American Red Cross Responding to Emergency course is to provide the citizen responder with the knowledge and skills necessary in an emergency to help sustain life.
Course Outline
OR
SFS-101
Strategies for Success
SFS-101
Strategies for Success
Designed to improve student performance in college and beyond. Topics include: college resources; identification of college and career goals; implementation of study, note-taking, and test-taking strategies; and development of life management skills including time management, stress management, and relationship skills.
Course Outline
2.0
Semester Totals
17.0
Summer Term
CET-075
Supervised Occupational Exp (Optional)
CET-075
Supervised Occupational Exp (Optional)
Enables the student to gain on the job experience in Civil Engineering Technology during the summer session.
Course Outline
5.0
Semester Totals
5.0
SECOND YEAR
First Semester
Hours
TEC-060
Analytical Mechanic
TEC-060
Analytical Mechanic
Enables the student to analyze forces acting on structural elements and rigid bodies. The concepts of stress and strain in structural materials is introduced.
Course Outline
*
+
4.0
CET-062
Surveying II (Module 1)
CET-062
Surveying II (Module 1)
Designed to apply the skills learned in Surveying I to practical problems such as closed traverse, area calculations, land surveying, topographic mapping, stadia surveys, and difficult level circuits.
Course Outline
*
+
3.0
CIS-068
Computer Appl-Special Topics
CIS-068
Computer Appl-Special Topics
Familiarizes the student with a word processing package and a spreadsheet package with emphasis on special topics pertinent to the student population. (Repeatable 3 Times)
Course Outline
2.0
CET-052
Civil Construction II
CET-052
Civil Construction II
Familiarizes the student with basic concepts of construction management with special emphasis on contracts, cost estimating, progress scheduling, engineering economics, and quality control.
Course Outline
*
+
3.0
CET-082
Civil Drafting
CET-082
Civil Drafting
Focuses on developing the competence in drafting detailed drawings and the basics of Microstation with special emphasis on interpreting field data to produce highway construction drawings and survey drawings.
Course Outline
*
+
3.0
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Social Science Elective
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Social Science Elective
No Description Available
3.0
Semester Totals
18.0
Second Semester
TEC-080
Strength/Materials
TEC-080
Strength/Materials
Develops the student's ability to analyze structural elements subjected to various types of loading. Various means of joining structural elements are also covered.
Course Outline
*
+++
4.0
CET-087
Hydraulics/Drainage
CET-087
Hydraulics/Drainage
Fundamentals of statics kinematics and dynamic flow; drainage area and volume of flow calculations.
Course Outline
*
+++
3.0
CET-064
Surveying III
CET-064
Surveying III
Analysis of horizontal and vertical curves, precise control traverses and leveling, and the use of proper surveying coding. Emphasizes the use of total stations, electronic data collection, GPS equipment and engineering software, primarily Microstation.
Course Outline
*
+++
3.0
CET-081
CAD for Civil Engineering
CET-081
CAD for Civil Engineering
Basic and Advanced use of Microstation Geopak focusing on 3D drawing use and processing. Along with processing and creating data for Terrain models, Proposed and Existing cross sections for plans, and other Civil Engineering applications.
Course Outline
*
+++
3.0
CET-065
Data Collection GIS Mapping
CET-065
Data Collection GIS Mapping
This class is designed to familiarize students with the theory of the global positioning system and data collection methods associated with geographic information systems.
Course Outline
*
+++
2.0
Semester Totals
15.0
Total Program Hours
72.0
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