Civil Design Technology
Program Overview
The Civil Design Technology program prepares students as entry-level technicians in the field of civil engineering. This program provides the foundation for civil engineering, structural engineering and design by incorporating a solid understanding of erosion and sediment control, grading and drainage, hydraulics and hydrology, topography, mapping, materials, surveying, construction materials and environmental systems. The program also emphasizes professional interpersonal skills.
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Career Opportunities
Graduates work as civil designers, CAD technicians, survey technicians, design engineering technicians, or similar roles in the civil engineering industry. Typical employers in the civil design career field are civil design and engineering firms, structural engineering companies, environmental engineering firms, surveyors, consulting firms, construction companies, and government design agencies.
Program Learning Goals
Goal 1: Graduates will acquire the skills necessary to obtain an entry-level position in the civil design field.
Student Learning Outcomes – Students will:
• Demonstrate proficiency with design software such as AutoCAD, Advance Steel, and Civil 3D
• Interpret maps and surveys
• Have skills needed to be engaged with industries or government agencies that design, construct, and maintain civil engineer structures.
• Calculate storm water hydrology and structural analysis/design
• Create civil engineering plans and details
Goal 2: Graduates will demonstrate professional behavior and ethics in order to meet the challenges of work within their field.
Student Learning Outcomes – Students will:
• Work in a team environment
• Acknowledge diversity as a benefit to all organizations
• Practice professionalism through consideration and respect for others
Goal 3: Graduates will acquire critical thinking and decision-making skills.
Student Learning Outcomes – Students will:
• Analyze various components of project requirements to develop design solutions
• Make project decisions based on design skills and knowledge of environmental inputs
• Effectively use software to help solve industry challenges
Course Outline
Major Courses (47 Credits) | ||
BTT ### | Elective | 1 |
ADT 151 | Introduction to Computer Assisted Drafting (CAD) | 2 |
ADT 152 | Introduction to Computer Assisted Drafting (CAD) Lab | 2 |
CDT 101 | Introduction to Civil Design | 3 |
CDT 121 | Civil 3D I | 2 |
CDT 122 | Civil 3D I Lab | 2 |
CDT 124 | Construction Materials and Management | 3 |
CDT 123 | Surveying and Mapping | 3 |
CDT 201 | Advanced Steel I | 2 |
CDT 202 | Advanced Steel I Lab | 2 |
CDT 203 | Introduction to Structural Analysis | 3 |
CDT 205 | Hydraulics and Hydrology | 2 |
CDT 206 | Hydraulics and Hydrology Lab | 1 |
CDT 207 | Erosion and Sediment Control | 3 |
ADT 235 | Code and Ordinances | 3 |
CDT 221/222 or CDT 223 CDT 224 |
Civil 3D II & Lab Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Lab |
2 |
INT 299 | Internship | 4 |
MAT 110 | Trigonometry | 3 |
SCI 201 | Statics & Strength of Materials | 3 |
Core Career Courses (22 Credits) | ||
ART 110 | Contract Drawings | 3 |
SS Elec. | Social Science Elective | 3 |
CPT 101 | Microcomputer I | 3 |
ENG 101 or ENG 105 |
English Composition I Industrial Communication |
3 |
COM 212 | Public Speaking | 3 |
MAT 101 | College Algebra I and Trigonometry | 3 |
PHY 101 | Introductory Physics | 3 |
SSS 101 | Student Success Seminar | 1 |
Minimum Credits to Graduate | 69 |