Civil Engineering Technology
Accredited by TAC of ABET
Advisers: S. Basim (860) 832-1807
This specialization provides students with a background of knowledge in design support, construction, and maintenance of the infrastructure. Graduates may work in consulting firms, construction organizations, testing laboratories, municipal governments and utility companies. Emphasis is on the areas of surveying, materials, structures and use of the computer in the construction industry.
Requirements*
General Education Requirements
A total of 44-46 credits in General Education studies, must be completed as part of all baccalaureate degree programs. A minimum grade of C- is required in these General Education courses. Engineering Technology Students are required to obtain an account and computer certification from the campus microcomputer lab in their first year of registration. All Engineering Technology majors are required to complete the following courses as part of their General Education:
| Area |
Course Number - Name |
Credits |
| Skill Area I |
ENG 110
- Freshman Composition |
3 |
| Skill Area I |
COMM 140
- Public Speaking |
3 |
| Skill Area II |
MATH 135
- Applied Calculus I or MATH 152
** - Calculus I |
3 |
| Skill Area II |
MATH 136
- Applied Calculus II or MATH 221
MATH 221** - Calculus II |
3 |
| Skill Area IV |
PE 244
- Fitness/Wellness Ventures or ET 150
- Introduction to Engineering Technology |
3 |
| Study Area IV |
PHYS 121
- General Physics I or PHYS 125
** - University Physics I |
3 |
| Study Area IV |
PHYS 122
- General Physics II or PHYS 126
** - University Physics II |
3 |
**Recommended
Specialization Requirements
Civil Engineering Technology Technology majors are required to complete the following specialization requirements:
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
| ET 150
|
Introduction to Engineering Technology |
3 |
| ET 251
|
Applied Mechanics I - Statics |
3 |
| ET 252
|
Applied Mechanics II - Dynamics |
3 |
| ET 354
|
Applied Fluids Mechanics |
3 |
| ET 357
|
Strength of Materials |
3 |
| ET 397
|
Structural Analysis |
3 |
| ET 451
|
Soil Mechanics and Foundations |
3 |
| ET 454
|
Introduction to Transportation Engineering |
3 |
| ET 457
or ET 458
|
Advanced Surveying or GPS Mapping for GIS |
3 |
| ET 470
|
Structural Steel Design |
3 |
| ET 471
|
Reinforced Concrete Structures |
3 |
| ET 475
|
Hydrology and Storm Drainage |
3 |
| ET 497
|
Engineering Economy |
3 |
| ET 498
|
Engineering Technology Senior Project (Capstone) |
3 |
| ETC 122
|
Introduction to CAD for AEC I |
3 |
| ETC 353
|
Introduction to Surveying |
3 |
| ETC 356
|
Materials of Construction |
3 |
Additionally, the following courses (39 credits) are required.
| Area |
Course Number - Name |
Credits |
| CET 113
|
Introduction to Information Processing |
3 |
| CML 155
|
Construction Documents |
3 |
| CET 233
|
Advanced Electrical Ciruits |
3 |
| CHEM 121
|
General Chemistry |
4 |
| CHEM 122
|
General Chemistry II |
4 |
| MATH 119
or MATH 121
|
Pre-Calculus with Trigonometry or Pre-Calculus Mathematics |
4 or 3 |
| STAT 104
|
Elementary Statistics |
3 |
| CS 213
or ET 240
|
Applications of Computer Programming or Spreadsheet Tools for Engineers |
3 |
| ENG 403
|
Technical Writing |
3 |
The following courses, selected in consultation with an academic advisor, satisfy the Directed Technical Electives requirement:
| Area |
Course Number - Name |
Credits |
| ET 358
|
Applied Thermodynamics |
3 |
| ET 472
|
Timber Structures |
3 |
| ET 476
|
Environmental Technology |
3 |
| ET 495
|
Topics in Engineering Technology |
3 |
| ETC 123
|
Introduction to CAD for AEC II |
3 |
*Only the most recent set of requirements is shown. Students should refer to their specific requirements, found in the Undergraduate Catalog corresponding to the year in which they enrolled.
