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Civil Engineering Technology - Associate Degree
Program Code : 106071
Civil Engineering Technology graduates are prepared for careers in the civil engineering and surveying fields . As a civil engineering technician , you examine and interpret construction plan sets and specifications ; confer with contractors and owners to enforce contract specifications and design drawings ; test soils , asphalt , and concrete ; observe and inspect other related construction activities ; perform land surveying and computer aided drafting ; observe building , highway and utility construction . With additional education and work experience , you can become a licensed professional in civil engineering , construction superintendent , civil designer , construction project 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
Delivery
Day Full-time Part-time
Explore Locations
This program is offered at :
Green Bay
Program Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition : $ 11,360 , Books : $ 1,611 , Supplies : $ 350 Total Approximate Costs $ 13,321
This program is eligible for financial aid . ( https :// www . nwtc . edu / admissions-and-aid / paying-for-college )
Estimates based on in-state residency . Learn more about tuition and fees . ( https :// www . nwtc . edu / admissions-and-aid / paying-for-college / tuition-and-fees )
Requirements for Program Entry
Apply at www . nwtc . edu / apply . Submit the following to transcripts @ nwtc . edu : • High school transcript ( or GED / HSED transcript ). • College transcript . If your cumulative GPA is below 2.6 , complete or submit a placement evaluation .
Tip ! Our admission advisors will assist you through every step . Have questions ? Connect with NWTC Admissions at start @ nwtc . edu or 920-498-5444 .
Attendance at orientation or a planned meeting with program staff is required .
Program Outcomes
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 .
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 specifications . An ability to function effectively as a member of a technical team .
Accreditation
The Civil Engineering Technology program at NWTC is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET , http :// www . abet . org .
Curriculum
The Students following the study plan below will complete the Civil Engineering Technology associate degree in the number of semesters shown .
First Semester |
8 Week 1 |
10890101 - College 101 |
1 |
10607103 - Principles of Civil Eng |
3 |
10607104 - Intro to Surveying / Geomatics |
3 |
10607112 - AutoCAD for Civil Engineering |
1 |
8 Week 2 |
10804195 - College Algebra w Apps |
3 |
10607114 - Civil 3D-Intro |
1 |
10607108 - Cemented Aggregate Mixtures |
3 |
Semester Total 15
Second Semester 8 Week 1 10607136 - Survey Adj and Documen 2 10804196 - Trigonometry w Apps 3 10801136 - English Composition 1 3
8 Week 2 |
10607137 - Transportation Design |
3 |
10806154 - General Physics 1 |
4 |
10607128 - Soil Mechanics |
3 |
Semester Total 18
Summer Before Third Semester 10607191 - Civil Engineering Internship 1
Semester Total 1
Third Semester |
8 Week 1 |
10607145 - Surveying Field Practices |
3 |
10809198 - Intro to Psychology |
3 |
10607148 - Statics / Strength of Mtls CIVIL |
2 |
10607149 - Intro to Remote Sensing |
1 |
8 Week 2 |
10607154 - Land Law 1 |
3 |
10809172 - Intro to Diversity Studies |
3 |
10607134 - Surveying-Drafting |
3 |
Semester Total 18
Fourth Semester 8 Week 1 10607156 - Water Technology 2 10607157 - Civil Engineering Design 3 10607158 - GPS Fundamentals 1
8 Week 2 |
10607159 - Practical GPS |
2 |
10607204 - Const Methods and Engr Inspect |
3 |
10801197 - Technical Reporting |
3 |
Full Semester 10607160 - CET Capstone Project 2
Semester Total 16
Total Credits 68
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 .
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