2017-2018 Catalog and Handbook 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2017-2018 Catalog and Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Civil Engineering Technology, AAS


Upon completion of an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Civil Engineering Technology, a student will be able to:

Science and Technology

  • Understand the science of surveying involving the use of basic surveying instruments, robotic and GNSS instruments, the fundamentals surveying, and the collection of survey data.  
  • Develop highway plans by interpreting and applying referenced technical information, perform routine highway calculations, a fundamental knowledge of highway design and specifications, and applying current techniques and procedures in construction staking. 
  • Create basic site-plans, maps (topography, grading, subdivision), survey plats, detailed utility drawings, highway (plan/profile & corridor), and dynamic 3-D drawings through the use of computer-aided-drafting.
  • Conduct laboratory unit testing and analysis on soils, concrete and other construction materials.
  • Perform routine calculations and apply referenced technical information to water, water distribution, wastewater and wastewater collection.
  • Apply basic concepts of mechanics to rigid body structures (statics).

 Communication

  • Communicate verbally in a clear and concise manner with peers, clients and management.
  • Prepare technical reports, effective interoffice and business correspondence, construction specifications and other contract documents.

Problem Solving / Critical Thinking

  • Utilize time management skills to complete work as scheduled.
  • Locate, understand, and interpret information found in plans, blueprints, manuals, graphs, and schedules.
  • Select and use applicable and current approaches and tools in solving a wide variety of problems (scientific, mathematical, social, and personal).
  • Identify a problem and implement a response.
  • Demonstrate an awareness of various details that should be carefully observed while completing any field inspection.

Professionalism

  • Exhibit strong work ethic, attendance, self-esteem, integrity, honesty, sociability, and interpersonal skills.
  • Represent oneself in a positive and professional manner when communicating with architects, engineers, surveyors, and construction personnel and clients.  
  • Establish an attitude to become a life-long learner to seek advanced information in the field of CAD drawing, surveying and civil engineering technology, and keep current through on-line resources and state-of-the-art training.