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 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

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

All entering students will be tested for English, math, and reading deficiencies. Students are expected to remediate any deficiencies prior to enrollment as explained in this online catalog (see http://www.pct.edu/catalog/PlacementTesting.htm ). It is recommended that students remediate deficiencies in the following order of priority: mathematics, English, reading. Students testing below MTH 180 are not 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.

Curriculum

Accreditation

Accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012.