Civil Engineering Technology
Mission of the Program
The mission of the Civil Engineering Technology (BCET) program is to provide a high quality undergraduate education that prepares graduates with the appropriate knowledge, skills, and attitudes to begin a successful career in the civil engineering profession and to continue to grow personally throughout their career.
Civil Engineering Technology Outcomes
The Program Outcomes are:- an appropriate mastery of the knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of their disciplines.
- an ability to apply current knowledge and adapt to emerging applications of mathematics, science, engineering and technology.
- an ability to conduct, analyze and interpret experiments and apply experimental results to improve processes.
- an ability to apply creativity in the design of systems, components or processes appropriate to program objectives.
- an ability to function effectively on teams.
- an ability to identify, analyze and solve technical problems.
- an ability to communicate effectively.
- a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in lifelong learning.
- an ability to understand professional, ethical and social responsibilities.
- a respect for diversity and a knowledge of contemporary professional, societal and global issues
- a commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement.
Program Criteria
The Program Outcomes are general criteria while the Program Criteria are specific criteria and both are satisfied through the course goals and learning objectives. The Program Criteria are:- utilizing graphic techniques to produce engineering documents.
- conducting standardized field and laboratory testing on civil engineering materials.
- utilizing modern surveying methods for land measurement and/or construction layout.
- determining forces and stresses in elementary structural systems.
- estimating material quantities for technical projects.
- employing productivity software to solve technical problems.
- planning and preparing design and construction documents, such as specifications, contracts, change orders, engineering drawings, and construction schedules.
- performing economic analyses and cost estimates related to design, construction, operations and maintenance of systems in the civil technical specialties.
- selecting appropriate engineering materials and practices.
- applying basic technical concepts to the solution of civil problems involving hydraulics, hydrology, geotechnics, structures, material behavior, transportation systems, and water and wastewater systems.
- performing standard analysis and design in at least three of the recognized technical specialties within civil engineering technology that are appropriate to the goals of the program.
Educational Objectives
To accomplish this mission, the Program has established the following Learning Objectives to prepare students for professional and personal success in the built environment. These four learning objectives, identical to the Department Goals, comprise the Program Educational Objectives.- Identify and solve technical problems as members and leaders of the designbuild team
- Understand and incorporate the social, political, and economic aspects of technical problems in their solutions
- Recognize and understand their professional and personal obligations in society
- Pursue lifelong learning and professional development
Curriculum
Freshman Year
Fall Semester
- CCEV113 Life in the Construction Lane
- CCEV136 Building Construction
- ENGL100 English I
- MATH205 College Mathematics I
- CHEM120 Chem of the Built Env
- Total Credits: 18
Spring Semester
- CCEV118 Construction Graphics
- CCEV206 Heavy Construction
- ENGL115 English II
- MATH250 Pre-Calculus
- PHYS210 College Physics I
- Total Credits: 18
Sophomore Year
Fall Semester
- CCEV202 Surveying for Civil Eng Tech
- CCEV210 Structural Mechanics I
- COMM400 Technical Communications
- ELECTIVE Social Science Elective
- MATH280 Calculus I
- Total Credits: 18
Spring Semester
- CCEV310 Stuctural Mechanics II
- CCEV140 Materials Testing & Quality Cont
- CCEV405 Dynamics
- MATH290 Calculus II
- ENGL350 Writing Competency Assessment
- ELECTIVE Social Science
- Total Credits: 17
Summer Semester
- COOP300 Pre-Cooperative Work Term (Optional)
- Total Credits: 0
Junior Year
Fall Semester
- CCEV472 Structural Analysis
- CCEV480 Soil Mechanics
- CCEV440 Applied Fluid Mechanics
- CCEV350 Env Topics for Des & Const
- MATH495 App Calc & Diff Equations or
MATH510 Calculus III - Total Credits: 19
Spring Semester
- COOP400 Cooperative Work Semester 1
- Total Credits: 0
Summer Semester
- CCEV455 Hydraulic Design
- CCEV510 Structural Steel Analysis
- ELECTIVE BCET Tech Elective II
- ELECTIVE Upper Level Hum/SS Elect
- Total Credits: 14 or 15
Senior Year
Fall Semester
- COOP600 Cooperative Work Semester II
- Total Credits: 0
Spring Semester
- CCEV460 Highway & Pavement Design
- CCEV585 Reinforced Concrete Design
- CCEV340 Water & Wastewater Treatment
- ELECTIVE BCET Tech Elective I
- ELECTIVE Upper Level Hum/SS Elect
- Total Credits: 18
Summer Semester
- CCEV660 Senior Design
- CCEV630 Professional Practice
- ELECTIVE BCET Tech Elective II
- ELECTIVE Upper Level Hum/SS Elect
- Total Credits: 14 or 15
1 Students who take MATH510 Calculus III must take MATH620 Applied Differential Equations as one of their Technical Electives (see note #2 below).
2 A minimum of 7 semester credit hours of BCET electives must be taken as a part of this program. After consultation with their faculty advisor, students should select and successfully complete at least one course from each of the elective levels I and II listed below:
Elective I: CCEV555 Foundation Design and Construction
(Spring) CCEV575 Municipal Planning
MATH620 Applied Differential Equations I
Elective II: CCEV417 Design for the Environment
(Summer) CCEV562 Earthwork Design and Construction
ENVM215 Water Resources Management
MATH620 Applied Differential Equations
Electives will only be offered if there is sufficient student interest and enrollment.
