Civil Engineering Technology

4 Semester Program

Program Coordinator and Instructor: Merrill

Instructor: Wissa

One Associate of Applied Science Degree, and one Bachelor of Applied Technology degree are available to the student in Civil Engineering Technology.

The following courses are required for an Associate of Applied Science degree:

CIVT 100     Technical General Education     1-16 cr
CIVT 121     Mathematics I                      6 cr
CIVT 122     Mathematics II                     3 cr
CIVT 123     Drawing Laboratory I               4 cr
CIVT 124     Drawing Laboratory II              4 cr
CIVT 125     Surveying I                        4 cr
CIVT 126     Surveying II                       5 cr
CIVT 130     Materials Testing and
             Specifications I                   2 cr
CIVT 241     General Physics                    4 cr
CIVT 242     Engineering Mechanics              4 cr
CIVT 243     Materials Testing and
             Specifications II                  4 cr
CIVT 244     Materials Testing and
             Specifications III                 3 cr
CIVT 245     Route Survey and Design           10 cr
CIVT 246     Land and Construction Survey       7 cr
TGE 151      Applied Technical Writing I        2 cr
TGE 152      Applied Technical Writing II       2 cr
TGE 153      Applied Technical Speaking         2 cr
TGE 156      Applied Business Principles        2 cr
TGE 158      Applied Job Search                 2 cr
TGE 160      Applied Human Relations            2 cr
                                        TOTAL: 88 cr

The courses listed above will be taught in sequential blocks of instruction. Successful completion of a courses is required before the student can progress in the program. If the student fails any math, theory, or lab course, then that course must be repeated and a passing grade obtained before the student can advance in the program. The student must exit the program and make up the deficiency through Technical General Education or other appropriate methods. The student will then be allowed to repeat the course at the next available program opening.

Courses

Students who demonstrate adequate academic skill to succeed in the occupational content courses of the program will be given an "S" grade for CIVT 100 and will not be required to attend the initial session.

Based on your keyboarding skills, you may be required to take a 1 credit keyboarding class in order to meet the competencies of the program.

Technical General Education Elective

TGE 140 First Year Seminar 1 credit. This course provides an introduction to the nature of postsecondary education and a general orientation to the functions and resources at Idaho State University. This course is designed to help first-year and transfer students adjust to the University, develop a better understanding of the learning process, and acquire essential survival skills. The course utilizes presenters from various campus support systems, collaborative learning activities, and written assignments which involve student resources and activities on campus. The course also provides a support group of students in a critical transition year by examining problems common to first-year experience. It covers University resources, learning strategies, study techniques, test anxiety, time management, test preparation, and problem solving.

CIVT 100 Technical General Education (variable) 1-16 credits. The basic mathematical skills of fractions, decimals, percents, proportions are reviewed. Also, for technical fields, beginning algebra through the application of the quadratic equation is studied. An experiment-based science class that emphasizes development and application of equations and problem-solving techniques is taught. Communication skills, critical thinking and basic technical writing are stressed.

CIVT 121 Mathematics I 6 credits. A basic study of technical mathematics including numbers and order of operations, algebra, equations and word problems, functions, graphing, geometry, right triangle trigonometry, vectors, factoring and fractional equations. The use of the scientific calculator will be emphasized and math will be applied to practical laboratory and field work when possible.

CIVT 122 Mathematics II 3 credits. A continuation of CIVT 121 Mathematics I studying vectors and oblique triangle trigonometry, radian, arc length and rotation, statistics, systems of linear equations and determinants, exponents and radicals, and quadratic equations. Emphasis will be on placed in areas relating to Civil Engineering Technology when possible. PREREQ: CIVT 121.

CIVT 123 Drawing Laboratory I 4 credits. A basic study of mechanical drawing with ACAD emphasis. Instructional units include: drawing setup; coordinates; icon uses; drawing basic objects; drawing display control; using layers, line types, and colors; editing; polylines and text; multiviews and sections; dimensioning; and an introduction to 3-D drafting (time permitting). Course is taught the second eight weeks of the fall semester.

CIVT 124 Drawing Laboratory II 4 credits. Civil Engineering drafting, municipal and rural maps and drawings, drainage applications, plan and profile drawings, cross-sections, earthwork and other details relating to Civil Engineering Technology drawings. ACAD is used for the drawings. Course is taught the first eight weeks of the second semester.

CIVT 125 Surveying I 4 credits. Introduction and field use of surveying equipment. Theory and use of theodolites, total station EDM's, leveling, chaining or taping, hand levels and rodding. Field projects: simple traverse, land measurement methods, differential leveling, profile leveling, and other related work with applications to basic trigonometry in surveying. Taught the first eight weeks of the first semester.

CIVT 126 Surveying II 5 credits. Continuation of Surveying I. Survey of land, traverses and closures, bearings and coordinates. Control for surveys, topography surveying and mapping with the use of calculators and co-go to solve surveying problems. Introduction to GPS and data collection with traverses and field topography. Application of mathematics and survey drawings with TDS co-go and ACAD emphasized.

CIVT 130 Materials Testing and Specifications I 2 credits. Introduction to basic lab equipment, test procedures, and specifications. Learn tests used for soils classification in preparation for soils survey accomplished in the first semester, second year of the program.

CIVT 241 General Physics 4 credits. General study in applied physics including practical problems. Units of measurement and the metric system, linear and rotational motions, and principle of simple machines. The system of forces, structure of matter, work energy and power, vector and graphic solutions, heat transfer, and basic electrical concepts.

CIVT 242 Engineering Mechanics 4 credits. Non-calculus course relating to the principles of plane statics and dynamics and their application to engineering problems. Includes such topics as force systems, equilibrium conditions, and force analysis of structures. Study of stresses and strains, beam section properties, physical and mechanical. Computation of bending and shear forces and design of structural beams.

CIVT 243 Materials Testing and Specifications II 4 credits. Introduction to soils theory, soils types, soils classification and terminology. Do actual soils survey in conjunction with route survey and design, culminating with an Autocad soils survey/profile drawing. Asphalt theory and design. Theory and practical application of compaction of soils and asphalt and specifications. Radiation safety training. Nuclear dens-o-meter theory and training. Anticipated field trips to conduct compaction tests at actual construction sites.

CIVT 244 Materials Testing and Specifications III 3 credits. Concrete theory, testing and design, inspection practices and specifications. Field trips to conduct tests at actual construction sites. Introduction to steel theory and usage. Introduction to plan reading. Introduction to tensile test and theory.

CIVT 245 Route Survey and Design 10 credits. Study of route surveying. Circular, spiral, and parabolic curves as applied to highway design. Route locations, preliminary investigations, topographic maps, contours, design, detail maps, planes, and specifications. The student will perform both field and lab work to accomplish total results. The student also will learn resections, Idaho State plane coordinates and radial surveying. All computations will be made by the use of a programmable calculator and a personal computer. Maps will be drawn with plotters using computer aided drafting (CAD) and survey software.

CIVT 246 Land and Construction Surveys 7 credits. Advanced study including construction stakeout, and surveys of public lands. Students will perform design/drafting of a road project. Fundamentals of global positioning system (GPS) and equipment utilization in surveying. Includes special problems in surveying and the use ofa personal computer and computer aided drafting (CAD). The student will develop a road project report, covering field and design activities and design drawings. Principles of construction, quality management and construction scheduling of projects.

CIVT 299 Special Topics (variable) 1-8 credits. This course is designed to address the specific needs of individuals. It will enable the students to upgrade their technical skills through part-time enrollment in units of instruction that are currently available through the program's full-time pre-employment curriculum. Permission of the instructor is required.

TGE 153 Applied Technical Speaking 2 credits. Course provides principles of technical and business speech communication. Includes informative and persuasive presentations, effective meeting organization and listening skill development. Meets general education requirement for the A.A.S. degree.

TGE 154 English Composition for Technology 4 credits. This is a basic composition course in which students develop skills in understanding and writing paragraphs and essays. Meets general education requirements for A.A.S. degree.

TGE 156 Applied Business Principles 2 credits. The course provides students with an overview of business/economic principles related to technical courses of study. Meets general education requirement for the A.A.S. degree.

TGE 158 Applied Job Search 2 credits. Course provides techniques and development of employment process skills. Includes instruction in resumé/cover letter writing, interviewing, company research, and portfolio preparation. Meets general education requirement for the A.A.S. degree.

TGE 160 Applied Human Relations 2 credits. Course provides a study of human behavior in an occupational environment with emphasis on communications, motivation, leadership and personal attitude. Meets general education requirement for the A.A.S. degree.

TGE 162 Keyboarding 1 credit. (20 lab hours) The course enables the development of basic touch keyboarding skill in a minimum of time. Completion should prepare students to (a) input alphabetic, numeric, and symbol information quickly and accurately and (b) understand basic vocabulary and concepts used in keyboarding operations when entering and retrieving information.

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