Engineering Technologies and the Trades

To enable the students to demonstrate competency as a civil engineering technician in the CET industry

• The student will demonstrate competency in field and laboratory testing including soils, concrete, and steel testing.
• The student will identify the proper codes/standards used in the civil engineering technology industry such as concrete, steel and transportation codes/standards.
• The student will be able to effectively use various computer software in the CET industry such as PowerPoint, Excel, Word, AutoCAD, etc.

To prepare graduates to find employment in the Civil Engineering Technology field and/or transfer to institutions for higher degrees.

• The student will be able to identify the career opportunities associated with the Civil Engineering Technology Industry.
• The graduate will be able to secure employment in the CET industry within 5 years.
• The students will be able to identify the transfer opportunities of various institutions in order to pursue a higher degree in Civil Engineering Technology.
• Graduates will transfer to four-year programs.

To enable students to identify, formulate, and execute solutions to multi-disciplinary problems encountered in the civil engineering technology field using modern tools and insight gained from related fields such as science.

• The student will demonstrate the ability to identify, analyze, and solve structural, transportation, geotechnical, environmental, and construction management problems.
• The students will demonstrate an understanding of the knowledge needed to design and analyze problems of reinforced concrete and steel members.
• The students will demonstrate the ability to solve geotechnical engineering problems concerning settlement and consolidation of soils, subsurface stresses of soils, shear strength of soils, and the analysis of various soils for the use of a foundation material.
• The students will be able to solve various statistics problems involving force systems utilizing concepts of physics.

To prepare the student to effectively communicate during their education.

• Students will complete multiple written laboratory reports for support of their efforts.
• Students will complete multiple oral presentations of related CET subject topics.
• Students will use modern technologies (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc) in these oral and written communications.

To enable students to apply current knowledge and adapt to emerging applications of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology.

• Students will demonstrate an understanding in finding feasible solutions to open-ended engineering problems.
• Students will demonstrate the ability to solve problems in both the individual and team environment.
• Students will demonstrate the ability to combine technical and non-technical (economics, social, ethical, scheduling) constraints in selecting from feasible solutions.
• Students will demonstrate proficiency in integrating theoretical and applied engineering principles in analyzing engineering problems.

To prepare the student to function in a professional manner in the civil engineering technology field.

• The student will work in various groups of diverse individuals in order to accomplish lab assignments and written assignments.
• The student will pursue continuous improvement, follow ethical behavior, and identify social and environmental responsibilities.
• The students will demonstrate critical thinking skills and ability for independent study needed to engage in life-long learning.
• The students will read technical literature related to their primary discipline.
• The students will demonstrate an understanding of the process of professional licensure and the importance of this license.
• The student will demonstrate an understanding of the role of the PE in minimizing the damage to public health, safety, and welfare.
• The students will demonstrate a commitment to quality and timeliness.

To prepare students to demonstrate information literacy.

• Students will use traditional and contemporary information technology.
• Students will identify, access, and appropriately use authoritative sources of information.

This course develops the skills necessary to improve success in college. It covers general College procedures, time management and study skills, and specific student responsibilities. Collaborative projects are included. Corequisites: This course must be taken in the student’s first fifteen hours of study.

This course focuses on self-expressive, informative, and argumentative/persuasive writing. Emphasis is placed on the composition of clear, correct, and effective prose required in a variety of professions and occupations. Prerequisites: The required developmental reading (DS050 Developmental Reading, DS051 Essential Reading & Study Skills, or DS080 Study Reading), or SL115 ESL4: Advanced Reading, and/or writing courses (EN099 Introduction to College English or SL116 ESL4: Advanced Composition) or permission of the instructor or designee.

This course includes fundamental drafting techniques such as orthographic projection, dimensioning, multi-view, plan, profile, and cross-sections. Basic sketching is presented. Emphasis is on transportation engineering and surveying drawing using industry standard software (Computer Aided Drafting).

This is the first of a two-course sequence for students in programs that require mathematics through polynomial calculus. Algebraic manipulations, graphing skills and problem solving are emphasized. Topics include systems of linear equations including Cramer's Rule, quadratic equations, variation, factoring and fractions, vectors and oblique triangles, and an introduction to trigonometry and applications. Prerequisite: An appropriate placement test result or MA115 Intermediate Mathematics.

This course introduces surveying, and includes the topics in the care and use of surveying instruments, field note procedures, land surveying, topographic surveying, construction surveying, and mapping from field notes. Fieldwork includes the use of measurement equipment, levels, transits, theodolites, total stations, and Global Positioning System (GPS). Corequisite:MA121 Fundamentals of College Mathematics 1.

This hands-on course introduces computer systems, including Computer-Aided Design,word processing, spreadsheets, and related software systems. These systems are used in other Department courses.

A wide variety of credit courses including but not limited to swimming, fitness center, badminton, tennis, golf, bowling and aerobic dance.

This course encourages a deeper understanding of human nature and the human condition through the study of ideas and values expressed in imaginative literature and a full-length book of nonfiction. Emphasis is placed on the use and development of critical thinking and language skills. Library-oriented research is required. Prerequisites: EN101 English 1: Composition.

The course introduces route surveying, earthwork, and subdivision design. Topics include simple horizontal curves, reverse and compound horizontal curves, transitional spiral curves, symmetrical vertical curves, plan and profile views, cross-sections, volume computations,mass diagrams, subdivisions, and layout of simple and spiral curves in field. Computer Aided Drafting software is used in the preparation of maps and plans. Corequisite:MA121 Fundamentals of College Mathematics 1. (Spring semester)

This non-calculus Physics course for technology, business administration, computer science, and liberal arts and sciences students covers topics in mechanics,wave motion, and heat. Prerequisite: An appropriate Mathematics Placement test result, or MA045 Basic Math Skills, or MA050 Introductory Mathematics.

This course is a study of force systems and their actions on bodies at rest. Topics include force systems, equilibrium, distributed forces, centroid,moment of inertia, and friction. Prerequisite: MA121 Fundamentals of College Mathematics 1. (Spring, Summer semester)

This is the second of a two-course sequence for students in programs that require mathematics through polynomial calculus. Topics include complex numbers, exponential and logarithmic functions, analytic geometry, limits, derivatives and integrals of polynomial functions, applications of the derivative, and area under a curve. Prerequisite: MA121 Fundamentals of College Mathematics 1.

A wide variety of credit courses including but not limited to swimming, fitness center, badminton, tennis, golf, bowling and aerobic dance.

This course studies transportation modes, including the interlocking relationships among transportation, economics, community development, the environment, energy usage and savings, aesthetics, zoning, land use, and the private/public sector partnership. Emphasis is placed on design criteria,material specifications and performance, drainage, pavement design, construction supervision, and maintenance practices for right-of-way operations. Prerequisite: CT152 Surveying 2. (Fall semester)

This course introduces soil mechanics and its application to problems encountered in civil engineering. Topics include the flow of water through soils, soil strength and compressibility, the effect of water on these properties, and geo-synthetics. The theories of soil mechanics are applied to the design of foundations and retaining walls. This course explores the methods of performing field explorations. Laboratory tests commonly used to evaluate the engineering properties of soils are studied and performed. Corequisite: CT221 Strength of Materials: Civil. (Fall Semester)

This course is a continuation of PH151 General Physics 1 and includes topics in electricity and magnetism, geometrical and physical optics, and modern physics. Prerequisite: PH151 General Physics 1.

This course introduces the fundamental concepts used to design structural members. Topics include the relationship between stress and strain, design of beams, shear and moment diagrams, deflection of beams, and columns. Practicums include computational work, related to problem analysis, and the performance of tests on various construction materials such as steel, concrete, and asphalt. Prerequisite: CT121 Statics. (Fall Semester)

A wide variety of credit courses including but not limited to swimming, fitness center, badminton, tennis, golf, bowling and aerobic dance.

This course explores the design of structural members and connections using structural steel. Prerequisite: CT221 Strength of Materials: Civil. (Spring semester)

This course explores reinforced concrete beams, slabs, columns, footings, and walls. Prerequisite: CT221 Strength of Materials: Civil. (Spring semester)

This course explores the features of mechanical and electrical systems typically included as part of the utility of service grouping in modern buildings, including design principles, materials and equipment, installation, operation, and maintenance.All mechanical aspects of supporting a building are covered, including air handling, HVAC, heat loads & losses, electricity, plumbing, and water delivery. Prerequisites: CT121 Statics and PH151 General Physics 1.

This course covers basic practices in hydraulics and hydrology, as well as the topics of water supply,wastewater management and pollution control. Corequisite: CT152 Surveying 2.

This course studies the legal issues, building codes, specifications, techniques of estimating costs, cash flow, and efficient construction methods relating to construction projects.Management topics include Deming’s fourteen points, Just-In-Time (JIT), quality control, and ISO-9000. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. (Spring semester)

A wide variety of credit courses including but not limited to swimming, fitness center, badminton, tennis, golf, bowling and aerobic dance.