College Catalog

This curriculum is designed to equip graduates to face the challenge of modern engineering practice. The major emphasizes applications-based engineering studies involving the analysis of civil engineering/surveying projects. Modern approaches to the analysis of highways, structures, hydraulic systems, and site development are emphasized. The major also provides an overview of the field and prepares students for technician certification tests and for advanced study. This technical instruction with modern instrumentation, hardware, and software is reinforced with foundation courses emphasizing written and oral communication, and physical sciences. All of the instruction is presented with problem solving in mind and with a strong emphasis on applications and critical thinking.

Career Opportunities

Engineering technician, engineering surveyor, inspector, draftsperson, CAD operator, cartographer, design technician, construction manager.

Recommended High School Subjects

Strong preparation in mathematics, sciences, and communication skills. Course work in computer usage, drafting, and surveying at the high school level would be helpful but not necessary.

Remediation Strategies

Students whose placement test results indicate a need for MTH005 or below are not permitted to take Civil/Surveying (CET) courses until MTH005 has been successfully completed. Students testing into MTH006 are permitted to take first semester Civil/Surveying courses. Students must take MTH180 in their second semester; otherwise, students need instructor permission to continue into a second semester Civil/Surveying courses. Students testing deficient in English and/or reading are required to remediate these areas during their first semester. Students testing deficient in three areas (mathematics, English, reading) are not permitted to take Civil/Surveying courses until remediation has been completed in all three areas.

Transfer Procedures

This major is subject to the transfer standards established by the College (see http://www.pct.edu/catalog/TransferringCredits.htm ). Exceptions must be approved by the school dean.

Program Goals

A graduate of this major should be able to:

• apply the knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools to narrowly defined civil engineering technology activities.
• apply a knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to civil engineering technology problems that require limited application of principles but extensive practical knowledge.
• conduct standard tests and measurements, and conduct, analyze, and interpret experiments.
• function effectively as a member of a technical team.
• identify, analyze, and solve narrowly defined civil engineering technology problems.
• develop an ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in both technical and non-technical environments, as well as an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature.
• understand the need for and engage in self-directed, continuing professional development.
• demonstrate an understanding of and a commitment to professional and ethical responsibilities, including a respect for diversity.
• exhibit a commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement.

Curriculum

Eligible students may substitute MTH 240/242 for MTH 180/182. Students taking the MTH 240/242 option may substitute PHS 201/201 for PHS 115/125.

Accreditation

Accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.