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.
NOTE: Some classes have face-to-face lab components
which require students to be on the NDSCS campus. They are indicated with the
* below.
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CAD 120 | Introduction to AutoCAD | 3 |
| CAD 230 | Automated Mapping/Facilities Management | 3 |
| TECH 101 (CT 111 substitute) | Engineering Drawing | 2 |
| CT 113 | Introduction to Civil Design Applications | 3 |
| CT 121 * | Plan 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 | 4 |
| CT 222 * | Advanced Surveying Procedures | 4 |
| CT 223 | Boundary Control and Legal Principles | 4 |
| CT 231 * | Bituminous and Concrete Technology | 3 |
| CT 232 * | Water Management Technology | 4 |
| 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) ENGL 105 Technical Communications or ENGL 120 College Composition II or ENGL 125 Introduction to Professional Writing or COMM 110 Fundamentals of Public Speaking |
3 | |
| MATH 130 | Technical Mathematics | 2 |
| MATH 132 | Technical Algebra I | 2 |
| MATH 136 | Technical Trigonometry | 2 |
| NOTE: MATH 132, 134 and 136 DO NOT transfer. Take MATH 103, 104, 105 or 146 for transfer credits. MATH 136 or MATH 105 must be taken to meet the Trigonometry program requirement. | ||
| Wellness elective | 2 | |
| Social and Behavioral Science electives | 4 | |
| ECON,
HIST,
POLS,
PSYC,
SOC/SOCI,
GEOG
or CIS/CSCI
electives. (NOTE: Maximum of two CIS/CSCI credits may be used for this category.) |
||
| TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS | 70 | |
Suggested sequence of study |
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| First Semester (F) | Second Semester (S) | |
| CAD 120 | CT 121 | |
| CIS 101 | CT 131 | |
| MATH 130 | CT 142 | |
| MATH 132 | MATH 136 | |
| TECH 101 | PSYC 100 | |
| Wellness | ||
| Third Semester (F) | Fourth Semester (F) | |
| CT 113 | CT 122 | |
| CT 231 | CT 232 | |
| CT 241 | English Electxive | |
| ENGL 110 | ||
| Fifth Semester (F) | Sixth Semester (S) | |
| CT 221 | CT 214 | |
| CT 223 | CT 215 | |
| CAD 230 | CT 222 | |
| CT 243 | ||
| Certificate of Completion Options -- Material Testing (15 credits each) | ||
| The Civil Engineering and Surveying Technology department realizes a need for specific areas of emphasis for people in business and industry. To address this need, they have designed a Certificate of Completion option of 15 credits with an emphasis in Material Testing. |
Students enrolled in the Civil Enginering and Survey Technician program will be assessed a program fee of $12.50 per credit; max $150 per semester. Additional course fees may apply for some CT courses.
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.
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.
Brian Fuder, Online Program Advisor
1-800-342-4325, ext 2345 or e-mail.
Program changes pending approval
May 2009
