Civil Engineering Technology, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Technology
The major in civil engineering technology leads to a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Technology (BSCET) Degree. This program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Civil Engineering Technology and Similarly Named Programs Program Criteria.
Admission
Students are typically admitted into the Civil Engineering Technology (CET) program as high school graduates, transfer students from other colleges, or transfer students from other units at this university. Therefore, students who join the CET program must meet the Colorado State University Pueblo admission requirements as described under admission requirements in this catalog.
Program Education Objectives
The objective of the Civil Engineering Technology (CET) program at Colorado State University Pueblo is to provide an integrated educational experience so that its graduates are:
- Prepared to apply established engineering principles and standards of practice in developing solutions to civil engineering problems, and
- Prepared for successful careers in civil engineering by providing them with the ability to contribute to engineering teams in various practice areas including
- Civil engineering analysis and design,
- Construction planning, operations and management,
- Surveying and standard testing,
- Technical documentation, and
- Systems operations, maintenance, and improvement.
Program Emphasis
In order to enable graduates to attain the CET program educational objectives, the CET program provides instruction in the following curricular areas:
- Production of drawings, reports, quantity estimates, and other documents related to civil engineering;
- Conducting standardized field and laboratory tests related to civil engineering;
- Conducting land surveying to obtain civil engineering data and/or to develop construction layouts
- Using fundamental computational methods and elementary analytical techniques applicable to the civil engineering sub-disciplines;
- Preparation of civil engineering design documents for construction;
- Economic analyses and cost estimates for planning, design, construction, operation of civil engineering projects;
- Selection of appropriate engineering materials and practices; and
- Performance of standard analysis and design in the areas of structural, transportation and water systems.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline;
- Design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline;
- Apply written, oral, and graphical communication in broadly-defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature;
- Conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes; and
- Function effectively as a member as well as a leader on technical teams.
Outcomes Assessment Activities
The program has a documented processes for assessing and evaluating the extent to which student outcomes are being attained. Assessment of student outcomes takes place in individual courses through a variety of methodologies including assigned homework, tests, semester exams, lab reports, oral presentations, and capstone activities. The results of the evaluations are used as input for program improvement actions.
The CET curriculum consists of courses listed under the following major categories:
Math, Science, & Computer Courses
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIS 100 | Introduction to Word | 1 |
| CIS 103 | Introduction to PowerPoint | 1 |
| CIS 104 | Introduction to Excel Spreadsheets | 1 |
| CHEM 111 & 111L | Principles of Chemistry (GT-SC2) and Principles of Chemistry Lab (GT-SC1) | 4 |
| MATH 120 | College Algebra (GT-MA1) | 3.0 |
| MATH 124 | Pre-Calculus (GT-MA1) | 5 |
| MATH 126 | Calculus & Analytic Geometry I (GT-MA1) | 5 |
| PHYS 201 & 201L | Principles of Physics I (GT-SC2) and Principles of Physics Lab I (GT-SC1) | 4 |
| Total Credits | 24 | |
Technical Sciences for Civil Engineering Technology
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CET 202 | Statics | 3 |
| CET 206 | Strength of Materials | 4 |
| CET 222 | Dynamics | 3 |
| CET 226 | Engineering Problem Solving | 2 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Civil Engineering Technology Courses
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CET 101 | Intro to Civil Engineering Technology | 2 |
| CET 102 | Surveying I | 3 |
| CET 103 | Surveying II | 3 |
| CET 115 | Civil Drafting I | 3 |
| CET 116 | Civil Drafting II | 3 |
| CET 207 | Construction Materials and Methods | 3 |
| CET 208 | Concrete and Asphalt Materials | 3 |
| CET 305 | Heavy/Highway Cost Estimating | 3 |
| CET 315 | Soil Mechanics Technology | 3 |
| CET 316 | Structural Analysis | 3 |
| CET 317 | Hydraulics | 3 |
| CET 372 | Traffic Analysis and Control | 3 |
| CET 404 | Structural Steel Design | 3 |
| CET 405 | Reinforced Concrete Design | 3 |
| CET 412 | Hydrology | 3 |
| CET 415 | Water & Sewer System Design | 3 |
| CET 455 | Senior Project Seminar | 1 |
| CET 456 | Senior Project | 3 |
| CET 473 | Highway Design | 3 |
| Total Credits | 54 | |
Civil Engineering Technology Elective Courses
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Construction Management | 3 | |
| Building Cost Estimating | 3 | |
| Route Surveying | 3 | |
| Land Surveying | 3 | |
| Bridge Design | 3 | |
| FE (Civil Engineering) Exam Preparation | 3 | |
| Special Topics (credits vary) | 1-3 | |
| Independent Study (credits vary) | 1-3 | |
| Total Credits | 6 | |
Technical Electives
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Elective | 4 | |
| Total Credits | 124 | |
Co-Curricular Activities
The CET faculty supports and encourages the involvement of civil engineering technology majors in at least one technical organization relevant to the civil engineering discipline.
Specific Graduation Requirements
- Students are required to complete an approved program of study with a cumulative GPA of 2.000 or better in the CET major courses.
- Civil Engineering Technology majors are required to demonstrate the ability to solve problems appropriate to their discipline and to complete a final senior-year technical project requiring a written report and an oral presentation.
Planning Sheet (BSCET)
Disclaimer: The Planning Sheet is designed as a guide for student's planning their course selections. The information on this page provides only a suggested schedule. Actual course selections should be made with the advice and consent of an academic advisor. While accurately portraying the information contained in the college catalog, this form is not considered a legal substitute for that document. Students should become familiar with the catalog in effect at the time in which they entered the institution.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Freshman | ||
| Fall | ||
| CET 101 | Intro to Civil Engineering Technology | 2 |
| CET 102 | Surveying I | 3 |
| CET 115 | Civil Drafting I | 3 |
| CIS 100 | Introduction to Word | 1 |
| CIS 103 | Introduction to PowerPoint | 1 |
| CIS 104 | Introduction to Excel Spreadsheets | 1 |
| MATH 120 | College Algebra (GT-MA1) Prereq: MATH 101 | 3 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| CET 103 | Surveying II Prereq: CET 102 | 3 |
| CET 116 | Civil Drafting II Prereq: CET 115 | 3 |
| ENG 101 | Rhetoric & Writing I (GT-CO1) | 3 |
| MATH 124 | Pre-Calculus (GT-MA1) Prereq: MATH 120 | 5 |
| General Education: Humanities | 3 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| CET 202 | Statics Prereq: MATH 122 or MATH 124 | 3 |
| CET 207 | Construction Materials and Methods | 3 |
| CET 226 | Engineering Problem Solving Prereq: CIS 104 and MATH 120 | 2 |
| MATH 126 | Calculus & Analytic Geometry I (GT-MA1) Prereq: MATH 122 or MATH 124 | 5 |
| PHYS 201 & 201L |
Principles of Physics I (GT-SC2) and Principles of Physics Lab I (GT-SC1) Prereq: MATH 120 |
4 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| CET 206 | Strength of Materials Prereq: CET 202 | 4 |
| CET 208 | Concrete and Asphalt Materials | 3 |
| CET 222 | Dynamics Prereq: CET 202 | 3 |
| ENG 102 | Rhetoric & Writing II (GT-CO2) Prereq: ENG 101 | 3 |
| General Education: Social Science | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| CET 305 | Heavy/Highway Cost Estimating | 3 |
| CET 316 | Structural Analysis Prereq: CET 206, MATH 126, PHYS 201, and PHYS 201L | 3 |
| CET 317 | Hydraulics Prereq: CET 202, MATH 126, PHYS 201, and PHYS 201L | 3 |
| CHEM 111 & 111L |
Principles of Chemistry (GT-SC2) and Principles of Chemistry Lab (GT-SC1) Prereq: MATH 101 |
4 |
| CID 103 | Speaking & Listening | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| CET 315 | Soil Mechanics Technology Prereq: CET 206 | 3 |
| CET 372 | Traffic Analysis and Control | 3 |
| CET 412 | Hydrology Prereq: CE 351 or CET 317 | 3 |
| General Education: Humanities | 3 | |
| General Education: Social Science | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| CET 405 | Reinforced Concrete Design Prereq: CE 331 or CET 316 | 3 |
| CET 415 | Water & Sewer System Design Prereq: CHEM 111 and CE 351 or CET 317 | 3 |
| CET 455 | Senior Project Seminar | 1 |
| CET 473 | Highway Design Prereq: CE 321 or CET 315, and CE 341 or CET 372, and CET 208 | 3 |
| CET Elective | 3 | |
| General Education: History | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| CET 404 | Structural Steel Design Prereq: CE 331 or CET 316 | 3 |
| CET 456 | Senior Project Prereq: CET 455 | 3 |
| Technical Elective | 4 | |
| CET Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Total Credits | 124 | |