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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.
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