Engineering Technology, Civil Concentration, AAS

Program Learning Outcomes

Recent graduates of the ASCET program will be able to achieve the following career and professional accomplishments:

1. Work competently in technical and professional careers related to the field of Civil Engineering Technology
2. Communicate effectively in a professional and diverse environment
3. Achieve recognition and/or advancement consistent with their educational achievement
4. Continue growth in professional knowledge and skills through additional education, certification and/or licensing

Student Outcomes

Graduates of the Associate of Applied Science in Engineering Technology, Civil Concentration program are prepared for a broad range of technical careers by achieving the following objectives:

Common Engineering Technology Outcomes:

(1) Apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve well-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline.

(2) Design solutions for well-defined technical problems and assist with the engineering design of systems, components, or processes appropriate to the discipline.

(3) Apply written, oral, and graphical communication in well-defined technical and non-technical environments.

(4) Identify and apply appropriate technical literature.

(5) Conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and analyze and interpret the result.

(6) Function effectively as a member of a technical team.

Civil Concentration Specific Outcomes:

(a) Use appropriate principles, hardware, and software to produce drawings, reports, quantity estimates, and other documents related to civil engineering.

(b) Perform standardized field and laboratory tests related to civil engineering.

(c) Use appropriate surveying methods for land measurement and/or construction layout.

(d) Apply fundamental computational methods and elementary analytical techniques in sub-disciplines related to civil engineering.

Program Assessment

Program outcomes are assessed by a variety of means, including quizzes, unit tests, oral presentations, written reports, and final examinations.

Transfer Baccalaureate Options

Graduates of this program can seamlessly continue their studies in +2 Bachelor of Science programs at various other institutions in Civil Engineering Technology, Engineering Technology, Construction Management or Technology Management.

Advanced Placement Credit for High school/ Vocational-Technical Center/College Programs

High school level civil, CAD, or drafting subjects are not necessary for entrance into the Engineering Technology, Civil Concentration program. Introductory subjects are incorporated as part of the program. Students that have completed vocational or EDGE courses, may receive credit for advanced placement. Articulation/EDGE agreements are in place with various vocational-technical centers. Advanced placement is also available for students with prior college experience. Please contact the department chair.

Careers in Engineering Technology, Civil Concentration

The program prepares graduates with the technical skills necessary to enter careers in the design, application, installation, manufacture, testing, operation and maintenance of electrical and electronic systems. Job titles of recent graduates have included: Design Technician, Civil Designer, Civil Engineering Technician, Civil Engineering Assistant, Transportation Engineering Technician, and Construction Inspector.

Student Achievement Statistics

Table 1-1.            History of Admissions Standards for Freshmen Admissions for Past Six Years

Table 1-2.            Enrollment Trends for Past Five Academic Years

Table 1-3.            Transfer Students for Past Five Academic Years