
Civil Engineering Technology
Associate Degree Program
Civil Engineering Technology is one of the broadest fields in the overall practice of engineering because its work is coordinated with so many other areas of engineering. The curriculum provides a broad base instructional program suitable to many aspects of the construction industry. The employment opportunities are extensive, varying, and offer graduates numerous challenges in a growing technological society.
The program emphasizes practical applications in the areas of site development; route surveying and design; topographic drafting; hydraulics/hydrology; the selection, specification, and testing of soils, concrete, asphalt, and other construction materials for the construction industry. The use of computers for CAD, data acquisition, and analysis is integrated throughout the program preparing graduates for immediate productivity in the profession.
Graduates of the Civil Engineering Technology program may work as engineering technicians in offices of civil/surveying/structural/consulting engineering firms; local, state, and federal departments of natural resources; transportation/highway departments; material testing laboratories; and flood control and soil conservation agencies.
Offered at the following location(s): Stanton
What You Can Do
In this program, you will gain the knowledge and skills to prepare you for positions such as:
- Civil Design Technician
- Surveyor
- Inspector
- Cost Estimator
- Project Manager
- Technical Sales Representative
- Material Testing Technician
- Civil CAD Designer
What You Will Learn
Program Graduate Competencies
The Program Graduate Competencies listed below identify the major learning goals related to your specific program of study and identify the knowledge and skills you will have when you graduate to be successful in your chosen field.
- Apply the knowledge, techniques, skills, and applicable tools of the discipline to engineering activities, including but not limited to site development, hydraulics and hydrology, grading, and structural systems.
- Conduct standardized field and laboratory testing on civil engineering project materials.
- Select appropriate materials and estimate material quantities for technical projects.
- Use graphic techniques and productivity software to produce engineering documents.
- Demonstrate a commitment to quality, timeliness, professional development, and continuous improvement.
Core Curriculum Competencies
The Core Curriculum Competencies listed below identify what you will be able to do as a graduate, regardless of your program of study. You will acquire these core competencies through general education courses and program-specific coursework. You will be expected to use relevant technology to achieve these outcomes:
- Apply clear and effective communication skills.
- Use critical thinking to solve problems.
- Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
- Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
- Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
- Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.
Pathway to Graduation
Semester 1
Number | Course Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
SSC 100 | First Year Seminar | 1 |
CET 125 | Civil & Environmental Drafting & Design | 3 |
EDD 171 | Introduction to CAD using AutoCAD | 3 |
ENG 101 | Composition I | 3 |
MAT 183 | Reasoning with Functions I | 5 |
Or | ||
MAT 281 | Calculus I | 4 |
CET 135 | Engineering Materials | 3 |
Semester 2
Number | Course Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
CET 144 | Surveying Principles | 4 |
CMT 120 | Residential Cost Estimating | 3 |
ENG 102 | Composition II | 3 |
MAT 193 | Reasoning with Functions II | 4 |
Or | ||
MAT 282 | Calculus II | 4 |
PHY 205 | General Physics I | 4 |
Or | ||
PHY 281 | Physics I with Calculus | 4 |
Semester 3
Number | Course Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
CET 240 | Hydraulics and Hydrology | 4 |
CET 247 | Route Surveying and Design | 3 |
CET 225 | Civil CAD Applications | 3 |
GIS 101 | Introduction to GIS | 3 |
MET 132 | Statics | 3 |
Or | ||
CET 258 | Statics with Calculus | 3 |
Semester 4
Number | Course Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
CET 236 | Soils | 3 |
CET 244 | Principles of Site Development | 4 |
MET 242 | Strength of Materials | 3 |
Or | ||
CET 270 | Solid Mechanics with Calculus | 3 |
Elective | Social Science Elective | 3 |
Approved Electives
Select one social science elective
Number | Course Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
HIS 112 | United States History Post-Civil War | 3 |
PSY 121 | General Psychology | 3 |
SOC 103 | Sustainability and Society | 3 |
To complete program requirements, you must pass the above courses and earn at least 64 credits. The number of courses and credits required for graduation may be more depending on college readiness and the elective courses offered in your program major (if electives are a part of the program).
CETAASCET
Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree?
This is a Connected Degree program that enables you to complete your associate degree and then transfer to a four-year degree program as a junior. See a program advisor for details!
This program is offered at the Stanton campus.
This program is offered at the Stanton campus.
Heidi Gurdo
Instructional Director, Instructor, and Program Advisor
hgurdo@dtcc.edu
(302) 453-3017
This program is offered at the Stanton campus.