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.
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.
Specific Program Requirements
Program Overview
| Requirement | Credits |
|---|---|
| General Education | 35 |
| Major Requirements | 61 |
| Additional Requirements | 28 |
| Total Credits | 124 |
The CET curriculum consists of courses listed under the following major categories:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | ||
| Skills Component | ||
| ENG 101 | Rhetoric & Writing I (GT-CO1) | 3 |
| ENG 102 | Rhetoric & Writing II (GT-CO2) | 3 |
| Knowledge Component | ||
| CID 103 | Speaking & Listening | 3 |
| History | 3 | |
| Humanities | 6 | |
| Social Sciences | 6 | |
| Quantitative Reasoning & Science | ||
| CHEM 111 & 111L | Principles of Chemistry (GT-SC2) and Principles of Chemistry Lab (GT-SC1) | 4 |
| MATH 120 | College Algebra (GT-MA1) | 3 |
| PHYS 201 & 201L | Principles of Physics I (GT-SC2) and Principles of Physics Lab I (GT-SC1) | 4 |
| Major Requirements | ||
| CET 102 | Surveying I | 3 |
| CET 103 | Surveying II | 3 |
| CET 115 | Civil Drafting I | 3 |
| CET 116 | Civil Drafting II | 3 |
| CET 202 | Statics | 3 |
| CET 206 | Strength of Materials | 4 |
| CET 207 | Construction Materials and Methods | 3 |
| CET 208 | Concrete and Asphalt Materials | 3 |
| CET 222 | Dynamics | 3 |
| CET 226 | Engineering Problem Solving | 2 |
| 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 |
| Additional Requirements | ||
| CE 361 | Construction Engineering | 4 |
| EN 101 | Introduction to Engineering | 2 |
| MATH 124 | Pre-Calculus (GT-MA1) | 5 |
| MATH 126 | Calculus & Analytic Geometry I (GT-MA1) | 5 |
| MATH 156 | Introduction to Statistics (GT-MA1) | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Advisor approved technical electives | 9 | |
| 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 design project requiring a written report and an oral presentation.
Planning Sheet
Disclaimer: The Planning Sheet is designed as a guide for students 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 |
| ENG 101 | Rhetoric & Writing I (GT-CO1) | 3 |
| MATH 120 | College Algebra (GT-MA1) | 3 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| CET 103 | Surveying II | 3 |
| CET 116 | Civil Drafting II | 3 |
| ENG 102 | Rhetoric & Writing II (GT-CO2) | 3 |
| MATH 124 | Pre-Calculus (GT-MA1) | 5 |
| General Education: Humanities | 3 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| CET 202 | Statics | 3 |
| CET 207 | Construction Materials and Methods | 3 |
| CET 226 | Engineering Problem Solving | 2 |
| 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 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| CET 206 | Strength of Materials | 4 |
| CET 208 | Concrete and Asphalt Materials | 3 |
| CET 222 | Dynamics | 3 |
| MATH 156 | Introduction to Statistics (GT-MA1) | 3 |
| CHEM 111 & 111L |
Principles of Chemistry (GT-SC2) and Principles of Chemistry Lab (GT-SC1) |
4 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| CET 316 | Structural Analysis | 3 |
| CET 317 | Hydraulics | 3 |
| CID 103 | Speaking & Listening | 3 |
| General Education: Humanities | 3 | |
| General Education: Social Science | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| CE 361 | Construction Engineering | 4 |
| CET 315 | Soil Mechanics Technology | 3 |
| CET 372 | Traffic Analysis and Control | 3 |
| CET 412 | Hydrology | 3 |
| General Education: Social Science | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| CET 405 | Reinforced Concrete Design | 3 |
| CET 415 | Water & Sewer System Design | 3 |
| CET 455 | Senior Project Seminar | 1 |
| CET 473 | Highway Design | 3 |
| Technical Elective Approved by faculty advisor | 3 | |
| General Education: History | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| CET 404 | Structural Steel Design | 3 |
| CET 456 | Senior Project | 3 |
| Technical Elective Approved by faculty advisor | 6 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 124 | |