Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Technology

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Please note: We are no longer accepting applications into this program.

Students in the Civil Engineering Technology bachelor's degree program gain a solid background in structural engineering, material properties, soils, infrastructure and environmental factors. Graduates of the program may be employed as technologists and entry-level professionals in fields such as construction and design of buildings, industrial facilities, roadways, tunnels, bridges, environmental projects, land development, substructure investigations, and material testing.

The amount of time it takes for a student to complete the program will depend upon the individual student's course load. Students may earn the Associate's Degree in Civil Engineering Technology (65 credits) as they work towards the Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering Technology (124 credits). Some of the courses taken toward this degree program may also be applied toward a related certificate program, allowing students to earn an additional credential as they pursue their degree.

Accreditation
The Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering Technology is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, Inc., 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD, (410)347-7700.

Suggested Program of Study - Total Credits: 124
For students who entered the program in or after September 2009
The following degree program outline, which lists 2 to 3 courses each semester, is only a suggested course load. First-year students should not take more than 1 or 2 courses their first semester. Subsequent course loads may be determined by the student’s own personal time constraints.
 

FIRST YEAR
92.120 Precalculus Mathematics I
23.101 Engineering Graphics
42.101 College Writing I
92.123 Precalculus Mathematics II
15.113 Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (CAD)
42.102 College Writing II
 
 
SECOND YEAR
15.123 Surveying I
99.125 Calculus A
99.131 Technical Physics I
15.124 Surveying II
92.126 Calculus B
99.132 Technical Physics II
 
 
THIRD YEAR
15.237 Statics
15.246 Fluid Mechanics/Hydraulics
23.226 Technical Communication for Engineering Technology
15.239 Strength of Materials
15.247 Hydraulics Laboratory
47.101 General Psychology (SS)
 
 
FOURTH YEAR
43.--- General Education- Arts & Humanities (AHD)
15.251 Structural Analysis I
15.253 Reinforced Concrete I
15.257  Highway Elements
15.242 Steel Design I
15.224 Materials/Structural Lab
 
 
FIFTH YEAR
15.131 Environmental Chemistry I
15.254 Soil Mechanics I
15.xxx CET Elective
15.394 Soil Mechanics Laboratory
 
 
SIXTH YEAR
15.355 Water Distribution Systems
15.315 Land Development Desktop
15.396 Groundwater Resources
15.xxx CET Elective
15.238 Dynamics
15.263 Wastewater Operations Laboratory I
 
 
SEVENTH YEAR
49.201 Economics I (SS)
15.261 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations I
23.262 Engineering Data Analysis
15.xxx CET Elective
48.--- General Education- Social Sciences (SSD or E)
15.353 Forensic Engineering
 
 
EIGHTH YEAR
23.414 Engineering Economics
45.--- General Education- Arts & Humanities (AHE)
15.470 Construction Project Management
42.--- General Education- Arts & Humanities (AHD or E)

Electives
Students must choose three approved CET electives
 
15.132 Environmental Chemistry II
15.262 Legal Aspects of Land Surveying
15.280 Industrial Waste Treatment
15.299 Surveying III
15.340 Hazardous Waste Management
15.352 Structural Analysis II
15.361 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations II
15.383 Steel Design II
15.391 Reinforced Concrete Design II
15.392 Soil Mechanics II
15.420 Solid Waste Management
15.486 Transportation Elements




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