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Civil Engineering Technology (CT)
Academic School: Industrial & Engineering Technologies
(Effective Fall 2009)

Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)

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 will be 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 will be reinforced with foundation courses emphasizing written and oral communication, physics, fluid mechanics and calculus. All the instruction is presented with problem solving in mind and 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:  Two years of algebra, one year of science.

Remediation Strategies:  Students should remediate any deficiencies prior to enrollment. It is recommended that students remediate deficiencies in the following order of priority: mathematics, English, reading. Students testing below MTH 180 may be enrolled in the CT major but will not be permitted to take Civil Engineering Technology (CET) courses except for CET 113 until all math deficiencies below MTH 006 have been cleared.

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:

• demonstrate a working knowledge and apply principles of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to problems in civil engineering.
• perform standardized field and laboratory measurements and apply them to civil engineering applications.
• apply modern techniques, tools, current design and material specifications, and current software to civil engineering and surveying problems.
• demonstrate a working knowledge within the following civil engineering areas: hydraulics, hydrology, geotechnics, structures, material behavior, transportation systems, surveying, and mapping.
• work effectively independently and in a team environment.
• communicate effectively through written reports and oral presentations, including preparation of professional quality visual aids.
• demonstrate a commitment to quality, timeliness, and improved effectiveness.
• recognize the need to engage in life-long learning.
• understand professional, ethical and social responsibilities and their implications related to the practice of civil engineering in a global / social context.

MTH 180/182 - Eligible students may substitute MTH 240/242 for MTH 180/182.

NOTE: Students taking the MTH 240/242 option may substitute PHS 201 and PHS 202 for PHS 115 & PHS 125, and are not required to take MTH 230.

Accreditation:  Accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Technology Accreditation Commission, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD, 21202, Telephone (410) 347-7700.

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