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Program Code 106071
Civil Engineering Technology graduates are prepared for careers in the civil engineering and surveying �elds . As a civil engineering technician , you examine and interpret prints and speci�cations ; confer with contractors and owners to enforce contract speci�cations , building codes , and zoning ordinances ; test soils , asphalt , and concrete and observe and inspect other related construction activities ; perform land surveying and computer aided drafting ; and observe building , highway and utility construction . With additional education and work experience , you can become a licensed professional in civil engineering , construction superintendent , building inspector , civil designer , construction projects manager , or professional land surveyor . The Civil Engineering Technology Associate Degree program at NWTC is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET , http // www . abet . org Program Objectives Graduates will be technically competent and able to solve civil engineering technology problems using basic principles of mathematics , science and engineering technology ; be able to communicate effectively , both orally and in writing , using electronic tools and graphical representations ; be effective team members ; respect and appreciate diversity and professional behavior in engineering ; recognize the value of lifelong learning and engage in professional growth .
FT Median Annual Wage With 89 % Employed in Field
Curriculum : The Students following the study plan below will complete the Civil Engineering Technology associate degree in the number of semesters shown .
First Semester
10-890-101 College 101 10-607-103 Principles of Civil Eng 10-607-104 Intro to Surveying / Geomatics 10-607-105 AutoCAD & Civil 3D 10-804-195 College Algebra w Apps 10-607-108 Cemented Aggregate Mixtures Semester Total
Second Semester
10-607-136 Survey Adj and Documen 10-801-136 English Composition 1 10-804-196 Trigonometry w Apps 10-607-137 Transportation Design 10-806-154 General Physics 1 10-607-128 Soil Mechanics Semester Total
1 3 3 2 3 3 15
2 3 3 3 4 3 18
Summer Before Third Semester
10-607-191 Civil Engineering Internship Semester Total
1 1
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Ask your advisor about 2 + 2 transfer opportunities .
Third Semester
10-607-145 Surveying Field Practices 10-809-198 Intro to Psychology 10-607-148 Statics / Strength of Mtls CIVIL 10-607-149 Intro to Remote Sensing 10-607-154 Land Law 1 10-801-196 Oral / Interpersonal Comm 10-607-134 Surveying-Drafting Semester Total
3 3 2 1 3 3 3 18
Completed application . High school transcript or equivalent . ( For a list of equivalents , go to www . nwtc . edu / gettingstarted .) High school background in mathematics , science , and CAD .
To be admitted to this program , learners must achieve a prior cumulative high school or college grade point average of 2.6 or higher OR a satisfactory academic skills assessment score . College grade point average must be based on 15 credits or more . To learn more about starting this program , please contact an academic advisor at ( 920 ) 498-5444 or ( 888 ) 385-6982 .
Attendance at orientation or a planned meeting with program staff is required .
Fourth Semester
10-607-156 Water Technology 10-607-157 Civil Engineering Design 10-607-158 GPS Fundamentals 10-607-159 Practical GPS 10-607-204 Const Methods and Engr Inspect 10-809-172 Intro to Diversity Studies 10-607-160 CET Capstone Project Semester Total
Total Credits
2 3 1 2 3 3 2 16
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An ability to solve and communicate technical problems , orally and written , by utilizing sketching techniques , operating systems , spreadsheets , word processing , CAD systems , and other software products .
An ability to conduct , analyze , interpret and apply test data results to perform basic design related to soils , concrete and asphalt .
An ability to utilize the legal aspects of land surveying and use land surveying instruments to collect data necessary to produce topographic maps , establish horizontal and vertical control , and to lay out civil engineering projects .
Curriculum Note : Students must have had two years of high school algebra , one year of high school geometry and an acceptable Academic Skills Assessment College Math score or have completed or tested out of Intermediate Algebra w Apps , course 10-804-118 , before taking the following First Semester program courses : Soil Mechanics ; Surveying / Mapping ; Trigonometry w / Apps .
The credit for 10-890-101 , College 101 is an Institutional Requirement for graduation . Consequently , it is not part of the program requirements , but must be passed with a C or better .
An ability to solve engineering , surveying , and materials testing problems using principals of mathematics , science , engineering and technology .
An ability to estimate material quantities and interpret project plans and speci�cations .
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