Civil Engineering Technology, AAS

Program Details

Semester 1

• CET 101 - Engineering Fundamentals Credits: 3
• CET 152 - Construction Inspection Credits: 3
• CET 215 - Roadway Design Fundamentals Credits: 4
• CET 252 - Construction Documents Credits: 3

Semester 2

• CET 158 - Introduction to Drafting Credits: 4
• CET 180 - Engineering Surveying Credits: 4
• CET 130 - Surveying Fundamentals Credits: 4

Semester 3

• CET 260 - Roadway Design with CAD Credits: 4

Semester 4

• CET 265 - Land Surveying Credits: 3
• CET 292 - Structural Detail & Modeling Credits: 4
• ENG 105 - Composition I Credits: 3
• MAT 773 - Applied Math II Credits: 3
• Select 3 credits AAS Degree Core in Social Behavioral Sciences/Humanities   Credits: 3

Semester 5

• CET 110 - Materials Testing Credits: 3
• CET 210 - PCC/HMA Plant Inspection Credits: 3
• Select 3 credits from Option 1 Credits: 3
• ENG 108 - Comp II: Technical Writing Credits: 3
• CET 255 - Roadway/Highway Design Credits: 4
• CET 220 - Soils and Erosion Control Credits: 3

Total Credits Required to Complete this AAS Degree - 64

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$193.00 per credit

The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change.

Varied Costs

Approximate total for the program: $14,432**

**Program entry requirements are not included in the total approximate cost.

What Kind of Work Will You Do?

• Perform surveying of highways, roadways.
• Perform inspections of highway and bridge projects.
• Design highways, roadways, bridges.
• Sample and test materials used on highway projects for quality control or quality assurance.

What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?

• Knowledge of operating surveying equipment.
• Be able to perform inspection techniques.
• Knowledge of CAD (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Microstation and GEOPAK)
• Communicate with counterparts in civil engineering.
• Understanding of technical manuals and literature to upgrade existing skills and learn new skills.

What Else Should I Consider about this Degree program?

• Civil Engineering Technology is projected as a growth field into the 21st century.
• Anticipated average starting salary-$42,600 (2019-2020 Placement Report).

Program Competencies

1. Demonstrate the usage of Computer Aided Drafting software and its applicability to Civil Engineering
2. Demonstrate the use of surveying equipment by measuring distance, direction and location accurately
3. Explain the requirements of a construction field inspector and plant inspector
4. Perform materials lab testing on aggregate, asphalt, concrete and soil
5. Explain the concepts presented in the development of plans and specifications for various construction type projects
6. Explore design concepts related to civil engineering projects

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