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Civil Engineering Technology Concentration
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Engineering Technology
Accredited by the Technology Accreditation
Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)
This program gives students the knowledge, methods,
and skills to work as engineering technicians in support of such civil engineering
activities as designing bridges, highways and industrial complexes, monitoring
structure construction, maintaining material quality used in structure construction,
surveying and mapping, construction estimating, and hydraulics.
Career Opportunities
Civil engineering technician, construction estimator,
construction inspector, land surveyor, hydraulics technician, structural
design technician, and construction materials lab technician
Program Objectives
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Provide students with a strong understanding of
the fundamental principles of engineering technology. (See Department
Objectives 1, 3, 5; Program Outcomes 1-9)
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Students shall be able to identify the problem,
analyze, design and draw a solution using codes like ACI, AISC, and
ASTM. (See Department Objectives 1, 3, 5; Program Outcomes 4,
6, 8)
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Prepare students to apply computer based skills
for the solution of Civil Engineering problems. (See Department Objectives
1, 3, 5; Program Outcomes 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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Prepare students
to effectively communicate in engineering environment with written and
oral reports which includes graphical techniques. (See Department
Objectives 1, 3, 5; Program Outcomes 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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Stress aspects of professionalism and the need for life-long learning.
(See Department Objectives 1, 3, 5; Program Outcomes 1, 2, 4, 5, 6,
7)
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Students should display knowledge and skills related to technical level
jobs in the fields as a civil engineering technician, construction inspector,
construction estimator, land surveying technician, hydraulics technician,
structural design technician and construction materials lab technician.
(See Department Objectives 1, 3, 5; Program Outcomes 1-8)
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Students should be able to work in teams to solve engineering technology
problems. (See Department Objectives 1, 3, 5; Program Outcomes
2, 5, 6, 7)
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Students should have sufficient general education studies in areas the
student chooses. (See Department Objectives 1, 3, 5; Program Outcome
9)
Program
Outcomes
Upon
graduation, the graduates of the Civil Engineering Technology concentration,
Engineering Technology major will have the following skills and knowledge.
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Students will
be able to use drawings, specifications and computers to prepare estimates
of construction building materials.
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Student will
be proficient in solving surveying problems and the use of surveying
equipment and software.
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Students will
be proficient in preparing engineering drawings.
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Student will
be proficient in computer programming, Excel and Word.
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Students will
be proficient in the use of computer to design, analyze and draw hydraulic
structures.
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Students will
be able to prepare, with the use of the computer, reports on standard
construction materials tests on soil, asphalt, concrete and aggregate.
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Students will
be able to, with the use of the computer, design, analyze and draw steel
and reinforced concrete members per appropriate codes.
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Students will
be proficient in static and strength of materials.
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Student will
have a broad general studies education in courses of their choice
The
following table provides a cross-reference between the program outcomes
and ABET Criterion 2 requirements.
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ABET Criterion 2 Requirements
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Program Outcomes
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- demonstrate mastery of the knowledge, techniques,
skills and modern tools of their discipline.
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1 through 8 |
- apply current knowledge and adapt to
emerging applications of mathematics, science, engineering,
and technology.
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1 through 8 |
- conduct, analyze, and interpret experiments
and apply experimental results to improve processes.
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2, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
- apply creativity in the design of systems,
components or processes.
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2, 4 |
- function effectively on teams.
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1, 2, 5, 6, 7 |
- identify, analyze, and solve technical
problems.
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1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7,
8 |
- communicate effectively.
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1 through 9 |
- recognize the need for, and an ability
to engage in lifelong learning.
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1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 |
- understand professional, ethical. and
social responsibilities.
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1, 2, 4, 6, 7 |
- recognize contemporary professional,
societal, and global issues.
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9 |
- have a commitment to quality, timeliness,
and continuous improvement.
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1 through 9 |
The
following table correlates the CET courses and the program outcomes.
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Course
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(1)
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(2)
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(3)
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(4)
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(5)
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(6)
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(7)
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(8)
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(9)
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CI 164
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X
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CI 174
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X
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DD 124
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X
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CI 224
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X
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ET 115
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X
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ENGL 1010
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X
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MATH 1710
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X
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MATH 1720
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X
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PHYS 1030
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X
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CI 231
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X
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CI 242
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X
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CI 234
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X
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CI 274
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X
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MD 134
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X
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ENGL 2710 |
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X |
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MATH 1910 |
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X |
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Hum Elect |
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X |
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S/BS Elect |
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X |
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MD 242 |
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X |
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In
the Civil Engineering Technology concentration, there are a total of 65
semester hours required. Beginning in the fall 2004, a grade of ‘C’
or better is required in all courses that are specified for the major.
The only exception is the elective courses. There is an approved list
from which the humanities, social/behavior science, and technical elective
courses can be selected. The following table summarizes the degree
requirements.
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| SUMMARY
OF REQUIRED HOURS
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Semester Hours
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Course No.
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Course Title |
Fall
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Spr
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Freshman
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ENGL 1010
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Composition I |
3 |
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ENGL 2710
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Technical Reports |
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3 |
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ET 115
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Computers in Engineering Technology |
3 |
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MATH
1710
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College Algebra |
3 |
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MATH
1720
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Pre-Calculus |
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4 |
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PHYS 1030
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Concepts of Physics |
4 |
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CI 164
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Construction Methods & Estimating |
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3 |
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CI 174
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Surveying I |
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4 |
DD
124 |
CAD Engineering Drawing II |
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3 |
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Humanities Elective |
3 |
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16 |
17 |
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Sophomore
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CI 224
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Hydraulics |
3 |
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CI 231
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Construction Materials Testing |
3 |
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CI 242
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Structures I |
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3 |
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CI 243
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Structures II |
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3 |
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CI 274
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Surveying II |
4 |
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MATH
1910
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Calculus w/Analytic Geometry I |
4 |
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MD 134
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Statics & Strength of Materials I |
3 |
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MD 242
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Statics & Strength of Materials II |
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3 |
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Technical Elective* |
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3 |
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Social/Behavioral Science Elective |
3 |
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17 |
15 |
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Total Hours: 65 |
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In
summary, the total technical content in the Civil Engineering Technology
program is 57.8% (35 credit hours). The mathematics component is 17.2%
(11 credit hours), while the communication and social sciences are 9.4%
(6 credit hours) each.
*Choose
from approved DD, MD, or CI course
For More Information:
Engineering Technology Department
Chattanooga State Technical Community College
4501 Amnicola Highway
Chattanooga, TN 37406
Phone: (423) 697-4723
Email: Duane Nickols at
robert.nickols@chattanoogastate.edu
Fax (423) 697-4493
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