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The Civil Engineering and Surveying Technology program is designed to prepare students for work as engineering and surveying technicians in construction-related industries, allowing graduates to work in a broad range of jobs such as surveying, drafting and material testing. Upon graduation, students can be employed with state, county and city engineering offices as well as private agencies such as consulting engineers, land surveyors and construction contractors. Some jobs are in fixed locations, while others require limited to extensive travel.
Students are provided with experiences emphasizing surveying, drafting and materials testing. Surveying courses give students the opportunity to learn how to operate the latest instruments used in distance and angle measurement. Surveying drawings and maps are developed using enhanced computer-aided drafting programs (CAD). Courses in soil testing, water-quality management, concrete and asphalt provide students with hands-on experience in materials testing. In addition, students take courses in communications, human relations, computers and technical mathematics, which will help provide them the skills to advance in their careers.
While students are fully employable upon completion of this program, some may wish to continue their education by returning for an additional year and earn a second major in Construction Management Technology. Students interested in pursuing an advanced degree will find the Associate in Applied Science degree in Civil Engineering and Surveying Technology provides transfer options to four-year colleges and universities in related fields such as land surveying and construction management.
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CAD 120 | Introduction to AutoCAD | 3 |
| CAD 230 | Automated Mapping/ Facilities Management | 3 |
| CT 111 | Engineering Drawing | 2 |
| CT 113 | Introduction to Civil Design Applications | 3 |
| CT 121 | Plane Surveying | 4 |
| CT 122 | Advanced Surveying | 4 |
| CT 131 | Soil Testing | 3 |
| CT 142 | Construction Safety for Civil Technicians | 1 |
| CT 214 | Highway and Street Design | 3 |
| CT 215 | Land Use Planning and Development | 3 |
| CT 221 | Surveying Procedures | 6 |
| CT 222 | Advanced Surveying Procedures | 3 |
| CT 223 | Boundary Control and Legal Principles | 4 |
| CT 232 | Water Management Technology | 4 |
| CT 233 | Concrete Technology | 1 |
| CT 234 | Asphalt Technology | 1 |
| CT 241 | Statics and Strength of Materials | 2 |
| CT 243 | Research and Analysis | 2 |
| Related/General Education Courses | ||
| ENGL 110 | College Composition I | 3 |
| English/Communication elective (choose one) | 3 | |
| ENGL 105 | Technical Communications | |
| ENGL 120 | College Composition II | |
| ENGL 125 | Intro. to Professional Writing | |
| COMM 110 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | |
| MATH 132 | Technical Algebra I | 2 |
| MATH 134 | Technical Algebra II | 2 |
| MATH 136 | Technical Trigonometry | 2 |
| Wellness elective | 2 | |
| Social and Behavioral Science electives | ||
| ECON, HIST, POLS, PSYC, SOC/SOCI, GEOG or CIS/CSCI electives | 4 | |
| (NOTE: Maximum of two CIS/CSCI credits may be used for this category) | ||
| TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS: | 70 | |
| Suggested sequence of study | ||
| First Semester | Second Semester | |
| CT 111 | CT 113 | |
| CT 121 | CT 122 | |
| CAD 120 | CT 131 | |
| MATH 132 | CAD 220 | |
| MATH 136 | MATH 134 | |
| ENGL 110 | English/Communication elective | |
| CIS 101 | CT 142 | |
| Wellness elective | ||
| Third Semester | Fourth Semester | |
| CT 221 | CT 222 | |
| CT 223 | CT 243 | |
| CT 241 | CT 214 | |
| CT 233 | CT 215 | |
| CT 234 | CT 232 | |
| CAD 230 | PSYC 100 | |
The applicants must be high school graduates or equivalent. Helpful courses to prepare for this program are drafting, construction, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, computer literacy and communications. Applicants may be required to complete a basic skills evaluation during the admissions process.
Upon successful completion of the required courses, students will be awarded an Associate in Applied Science degree in Civil Engineering and Surveying Technology.
