CIP: 150000
Program Description
The Associate of Applied Science Engineering Technology program provides students with an entry point into the exciting world of engineering technology applications. With a focus on a heuristic approach to technology, this program appeals to students who have an understanding of technical concepts but a desire to work with technology in a more hands-on applied manner than engineering programs. The Engineering Technology program has three concentrations to allow students to tailor their educational path to their specific interests. The concentration areas include Civil Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology and Mechanical Engineering Technology.
The Associate of Applied Science degree in Engineering Technology, Civil Concentration (AAS-ETCET) prepares graduates for employment in construction, water resources, public works, structural detailing and design, environmental studies, mining development and related fields. The program stresses materials, surveying, structures, water resources, soil mechanics, construction and highways. Graduates are prepared to support various areas of civil engineering. Typical assignments include preparing plans, field/lab testing of construction materials, layout and inspection of construction projects and mining development as well as performing basic design calculations in highways, structures, hydraulics/hydrology and soils.
The A.A.S. Engineering Technology, Civil Concentration program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, Inc. https://www.abet.org.
Program Learning Outcomes
Recent graduates of the ASCET program will be able to achieve the following career and professional accomplishments:
- Work competently in technical and professional careers related to the field of Civil Engineering Technology
- Communicate effectively in a professional and diverse environment
- Achieve recognition and/or advancement consistent with their educational achievement
- 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.
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