| CIV 110 Introduction to Civil Engineering Technology |
2 credits |
Introduces basic skills required for a career in civil engineering technology, focusing on the roles and responsibilities of the engineering team, professional ethics, problem solving with hand calculator and computer applications. Introduces civil engineering materials and analysis, standard laboratory procedures and reporting, and engineering graphics, including instruction in Computer Aided Drafting. Instructs students in oral presentation preparations and delivery. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week. |
| CIV 115 Civil Engineering
Drafting |
3 credits |
| Introduces terminology and drafting procedures
related to civil engineering. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3
hours. Total 5 hours per week. |
| CIV 116 Topographic Drafting |
3 credits |
| Focuses on the development of techniques for topographic
data computation, topographic map preparation and interpretation.
Includes preparation of maps from survey field data, satellite
and aerial photography, and techniques for the use of color
in topographic presentations. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours.
Total 5 hours per week. |
| CIV 120 Masonry Technology |
3 credits |
Introduces the ASTM standards and the methodology of concrete masonry technology emphasizing mortar mix designs, field and laboratory testing, and typical field applications. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week. |
| CIV 135 Construction Management
and Estimating |
3 credits |
| Teaches the equipment and methods used in construction.
Includes principles and economics of construction, planning
and management, and principles of estimating primarily using
highway and building project examples. Lecture 3 hours per week. |
| CIV 171 Surveying I |
3 credits |
| Introduces surveying equipment, procedures and
computations including adjustment of instruments, distance measurement,
leveling, angle measurement, traversing, traverse adjustments,
area computations and introduction to topography. Prerequisite:
MTH 115. Lecture 2 hours.
Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week. |
| CIV 172 Surveying II |
3 credits |
| Introduces surveys for transportation systems,
including the preparation and analysis of topographic maps,
horizontal and vertical curves, earthwork and other topics related
to transportation construction. Prerequisite: CIV 171 or equivalent.
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week. |
| CIV 200 Fundamentals of Building Construction |
3 credits |
| Introduces the various materials available for design and construction. Covers application and combination of traditional materials and recent innovations in construction systems. Lecture 3 hours per week. |
| CIV 225 Soil Mechanics |
3 credits |
| Focuses on soil in its relationship to engineering
construction. Includes soil composition and structure, weight-volume
relationships, sampling procedures, classification systems,
water in soil, stresses, strains, bearing capacity, settlement
and expansion, compaction, stabilization, and introduction to
foundations and retaining walls. Co-requisite: CIV 226. Lecture 3 hours per week. |
| CIV 226 Soil Mechanics
Laboratory |
1 credit |
| Introduces practical soil sampling; classification
of unified, ASTM and ASSHTO specifications; laboratory testing
of soils to predict engineering performance. Co-requisite: CIV 225. Laboratory 2 hours
per week. |
| CIV 228 Concrete Technology |
2 credits |
| Introduces properties of Portland cement concrete,
methods of mix design and adjustment, transportation, placement
and curing in accordance with ACI and PCA recommended procedures.
Co-requisite: CIV 229. Lecture 2 hours per week. |
| CIV 229 Concrete Laboratory |
1 credit |
| Focuses on mixing, curing, testing and quality
control of concrete. Co-requisite: CIV 228. Laboratory 2 hours per week. |
| CIV 230 Civil Construction Materials |
3 credits |
| Introduces the basic properties of Portland Cement concrete, soils and bituminous materials. Includes design and composition, placement, sampling and testing of concrete, soils, and asphalt cements used in civil engineering construction. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week. |
| CIV 235 Asphalt Technology |
2 credits |
| Introduces properties of bituminous materials
with emphasis on asphalt cements used in construction, methods
of asphalt cement concrete mix design, transportation, placement
and curing. Co-requisite: CIV 236. Lecture 2 hours per week. |
| CIV 236 Asphalt Laboratory |
1 credit |
| Focuses on testing and quality control of bituminous
material, mixing, testing and quality control of asphalt cements.
Co-requisite: CIV 235. Laboratory 2 hours per week. |
| CIV 240 Fluid Mechanics
and Hydraulics |
3 credits |
| Introduces the principles of fluid flow and development
of practical hydraulics resulting from study of fluid statics,
flow of real fluid in pipes, multiple pipe lines, liquid flow
in open channels, and fluid measurement techniques. Prerequisite:
MEC 131. Lecture 3 hours per week. |
| CIV 256 Global Positioning Systems for Land Surveying |
3 credits |
Introduces principles of satellite-based surveying and presents Global Positioning System (GPS) as it is utilized in land surveying and the various components of the GPS technology and the techniques through which the GPS technology may be used in land surveys. Utilizes field surveys using the GPS equipment as part of the laboratory activities.
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week. |
| CIV 257 Mapping Standards, VA Rules and Statutes, and Surveying Law |
3 credits |
Presents both theory and practical mapping experience in the preparation of subdivision maps, records of surveys, topographic maps, route and rights-of-way maps. Covers the requirements of the Subdivision Map Act and the Land Surveyors Act. Presents techniques for the reduction of field survey notes and the preparation of improvement plans. Prepares students for areas of the Land Surveyors-in-Training and the State Land Surveyors examinations. Lecture 3 hours per week. |
| CIV 258 Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing |
1 credit |
Introduces principles of photogrammetry, geometry of photographs, flight planning, ground control, single and double image photogrammetry, stereoscopic plot, orthophoto, photogrammetric mapping, applications, and economic factors. Provides the student with the required background preparation for areas of the State Land Surveyors Examination and the Land Surveyors-in-Training Examination devoted to this topic. Lecture 1 hour per week. |
| CIV 259 Virginia Coordinate Systems |
1 credit |
Provides an introduction to the theory of the Virginia Coordinate System and its application to modern surveying practices; conversion of geographical coordinates, zone conversion, and transversing of the grid. Provides the student with the required background and preparation for areas of the State Land Surveyors Examination and the Land Surveyors-in-Training Examination devoted to this topic. Lecture 1 hour per week. |
| CIV 280 Introduction to
Environmental Engineering |
3 credits |
| Introduces the engineering elements of water and
wastewater treatment, water distribution and wastewater collection
systems, solid and hazardous waste, erosion control, and storm
water management. Lecture 3 hours per week. |
