Civil Engineering Technology
Civil Engineering Technology graduates find employment opportunities in the design, construction and inspection of airports, bridges, water treatment systems, dams, railroads and highway planning and maintenance. Specific job responsibilities include computer-aided design/drafting, material testing, site surveying and cost estimating. Students have several choices with this major. Students can earn the A.A.S. Degree in Civil Engineering Technology. The emphasis in this program is on practical applications that provide students with skills that can be used on the job as civil engineering technicians.
Short Title : Introduction to Technology
Course Code : MCT-101
Department Description : Engineering Technologies
Course Description :
An introduction to engineering fundamentals and design through lecture, classroom activities, design and laboratory projects in the areas of Civil, Electrical and Mechanical technology. Students will learn how to formulate and solve engineering problems, both working individually and as part of a team.
Prerequisites :
MAT-013 or passing score on the College placement test
Co requisites :
MAT 014
- Credit : 2
Short Title : Technical Graphics/CAD I
Course Code : MEC-123
Department Description : Engineering Technologies
Course Description : A study of the graphic language of engineering and technology to include linework, lettering, geometric construction, orthographic projection, pictorial, sectional and auxiliary views and dimensioning techniques. Laboratory time is divided between technical sketching and drawings produced using AutoCad software.
- Credit : 3
- Lab Hours : 6
Short Title : Advanced Civil Drawing/CAD-II
Course Code : CIT-126
Department Description : Engineering Technologies
Course Description :
This course is a study and execution of drawings encountered in civil and construction engineering. Topics include: Structural steel shapes and assemblies, reinforced concrete structures, piping details, site maps, alignments, AutoCAD functions used in civil projects, and, Civil 3D. Drawings will be generated from a combination of existing drawings as well as written requests. A comprehensive final project will combine skills from the various lessons and have students draft out major components of a simple structure.
Prerequisites :
- Credit : 3
Short Title : Construction Estimating
Course Code : CIT-125
Department Description : Engineering Technologies
Course Description :
An introduction to drawing and quantity takeoff with related material and labor costs used in the construction industry. Students will examine and interpret construction drawings to determine quantities and related costs of materials and labor. Topics will include: area and volume calculations, use of engineering scales, material costs, labor costs, overhead and profit. Laboratory projects reinforce the lecture material and emphasize proper estimating procedures and format. The students will be exposed to Microsoft Excel in preparation of the material and cost summaries. Students will prepare a quantity estimate for a small construction project. Basic discussions will be presented for cost estimating of residential and commercial construction projects. Unit cost estimating will be incorporated in the proposed estimate. Specifications and specification standards will be reviewed as set forth by the CSI.
- Credit : 2
Short Title : Construction Surveying I
Course Code : CIT-104
Department Description : Engineering Technologies
Course Description :
Introduction to surveying, measurement theory, field and office procedures and error analysis. Lectures emphasize the concepts, computations, analysis and adjustments of leveling, angle observation, distance measure and control traverses. Field exercises stress the techniques of distance measure from rough pacing to use of the Electronic Distance Measure instrument, as well as the correct procedures for horizontal and vertical angle observations. Students prepare drawings and maps from their field notes.
Prerequisites :
MAT-129 or MAT-129A
- Credit : 3
Short Title : Construction Surveying II
Course Code : CIT-205
Department Description : Engineering Technologies
Course Description :
A continuation of Construction Surveying I with emphasis on the methods of layout construction projects. Topics include: traverse computations and adjustment; control surveys for topography, N.J. State Plane Coordinates: horizontal and vertical curve calculations and stakeout methods, radial stakeouts; pipeline and utility stakeouts, road and street stakeouts; building stakeouts, earthwork calculations and Right of Way acquisition computations. Laboratory exercises demonstrate and reinforce these topics. Computer software is available to aid in the computations.
Prerequisites :
- Credit : 3
Short Title : Statics for Technicians
Course Code : CIT-105
Department Description : Engineering Technologies
Course Description :
Practical study of statics for the engineering technology student. Topics include: force system resultants, force system equilibrium, load analysis of structural trusses and frames, cross-sectional area properties, centroid, moment of inertia, radius of gyration and polar moment of inertia.
Prerequisites :
- Credit : 3
Short Title : Strength of Materials
Course Code : CIT-203
Department Description : Engineering Technologies
Course Description :
The study of strength of materials with emphasis on practical applications. Topics include: axial stress and strain, material properties, torsion stress and strain, shear and moment diagrams, bending shear stresses, beam design, theoretical and specification column analysis and design, connection analysis and combined stresses using Mohr's Circle. Weekly laboratory experiments and formal written reports are used to reinforce lecture material.
Prerequisites :
CIT-105 with a grade of "C" or higher
- Credit : 4
- Lecture Hours : 3
- Lab Hours : 3
Short Title : Precalculus
Course Code : MAT-129
Department Description : Mathematics
Course Description :
Emphasis is on those topics from algebra and trigonometry that best prepare students for the first course in calculus. The areas of study are algebraic and transcendental functions and their graphs. Of special interest are polynomials, rational, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions. Additional topics include vectors, polar coordinate systems, matrices and determinants. TI83/84 graphing calculator required.
Prerequisites :
Appropriate score on the College placement test and/or satisfactory score on the diagnostic examination, “C” or better in MAT-014 or departmental approval
- Credit : 4
Short Title : English Composition I
Course Code : ENG-121
Department Description : English
Course Description :
Through a variety of writing projects requiring competence in clear, correct, and effective English, students use inferential and critical skills in the process of composing documented essays. Extensive reading materials serve as structural models and as the bases for discussion and for the writing of essays involving response, analysis, and synthesis.
Prerequisites :
A passing score on the College Placement Test; or a grade of "C" or better in ENG-010 and RDG-011 (RDG-011 can be a co-requisite; or a grade of "C" or better in ESL-097 and ESL-098.
Co requisites :
RDG-011 may be taken as a co-requisite if not previously completed with a grade of "C" or better.
- Credit : 3
- Lecture Hours : 3
Program Outcomes
Graduates of the Program will be able to:
- Apply the knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of the discipline to narrowly defined engineering technology activities.
- Apply a knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to engineering technology problems that require limited application of principles but extensive practical knowledge.
- Conduct standard tests and measurements, and to conduct, analyze, and interpret experiments. Function effectively as a member of a technical team.
- Identify, analyze, and solve narrowly defined engineering technology problems.
- Apply written, oral, and graphical communication in both technical and nontechnical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature.
- Understand and be committed to addressing professional and ethical responsibilities, including a respect for diversity.
- Utilize principles, hardware, and software that are appropriate to produce drawings, reports, quantity estimates, and other documents related to civil engineering.
- Conduct standardized field and laboratory tests related to civil engineering.
- Utilize surveying methods appropriate for land measurement and/or construction layout.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can students transfer to a four-year college or university?
Students may choose to participate in the Joint Admissions Program with the New Jersey Institute of Technology. Many other four-year colleges and universities will apply some or all of the courses taken toward a bachelor’s degree.
What will students learn if they study Civil Engineering Technology?
Students acquire a foundation in communications, calculations, and engineering principles along with the specifics of civil engineering. All technical courses provide a balance between theory and practice.
Are there any requirements students must satisfy before taking courses in the major?
Algebra I is a prerequisite for all majors. Algebra I competency may be verified with a passing score on the College’s placement test or completion of the appropriate. Students must also have a grade of “C” or better in high school algebra II and geometry.
How long will it take to complete this degree?
Once students complete developmental coursework (if needed), the degree can be completed in two years of full-time study. They can shorten the amount of time by taking courses in the summer and winter sessions. They can complete the Certificate in three semesters.
