Engineering and Industrial Technology: Civil Engineering Technology

Associate of Applied Science Degree:

• Civil Engineering Technology

Career Studies Certificate:

• Construction Project Management

• Inspections/Lab Technology

• Land Surveying

• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

(see GIS program listing under the Information Systems Technology Career Studies Certificate options)

The Civil Engineering Technology (CET) programs prepare students for careers related to large construction projects, such as roadways, bridges, and buildings. Students analyze construction sites, use and maintain equipment, draft plans, and write reports. The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree provides fundamentals of engineering technology, surveying, construction materials, soil testing, and computer-aided drafting (CAD), as well as environmental technology and fluid mechanics. Graduates are prepared for positions such as engineering technicians in varying civil engineering fields, such as land development, construction, transportation, geotechnical engineering, hydraulic systems, environmental engineering, structural design, surveying, geographic information systems, and similar roles.

The Career Studies Certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is designed to provide students with skills to visualize, analyze, and model systems to help in the planning and decision-making processes of a business organization. Graduates are prepared for positions in fields such as city and regional planning, surveying and mapping, transportation, and local government. Additional information is available in the Information Systems Technology section of the catalog.

Associate of Applied Science Degree: Civil Engineering Technology (915)

1        Eligible courses are listed on page 28 in the 2011-2012 catalog.  See the program

          head or counselor to choose the appropriate course(s).

2        Eligible courses for Approved Technical Elective include CAD 151,CAD 201, CHM 111,

          GIS 200, GIS 201, MTH 173, PHY 201, PHY 202 and any course with a CIV prefix or

          GIS prefix not required for degree.

Career Studies: Construction Project Management (221.917.01)

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The Career Studies Certificate in Construction Project Management is designed to address all aspects of managing construction sites, including areas such as job-site administration, estimating and bidding, construction bidding, construction systems, construction safety, and construction surveying applications.

Career Studies: Inspections/Lab Technology (221.915.03)

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The Career Studies Certificate in Inspections/Lab Technology prepares students for careers as construction inspectors or lab technicians. Students learn the fundamental theories of civil engineering material and standard laboratory and field testing practices that relate to the ordering of materials required for technical projects, and to the ensuring of safety and durability in those materials.

Career Studies: Land Surveying (221.915.01)

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The Career Studies Certificate in Land Surveying emphasizes land and field surveying practices and office techniques, utilizing a variety of up-to-date instruments, including levels, total stations, and GPS units. Graduates of this program may wish to continue their careers toward their Land Surveyor- In-Training (LIST) certification.

Civil Engineering Technology website

2011-2012 Catalog

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