Civil Engineering Technology - Pennsylvania College of Technology

Civil Engineering Technology from Pennsylvania College of Technology is a Campus Associate Civil Engineering degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. This curriculum is designed to equip graduates to face the challenge of modern engineering practice. The major emphasizes applications-based engineering studies involving the analysis of civil engineering/surveying projects. Modern approaches to the analysis of highways, structures, hydraulic systems, and site development are emphasized. The major also provides an overview of the field and prepares students for technician certification tests and for advanced study. This technical instruction with modern instrumentation, hardware, and software is reinforced with foundation courses emphasizing written and oral communication, and physical sciences. All of the instruction is presented with problem solving in mind and with a strong emphasis on applications and critical thinking. Career Opportunities Engineering technician, engineering surveyor, inspector, draftsperson, CAD operator, cartographer, design technician , construction manager. Program Goals A graduate of this major should be able to: demonstrate a working knowledge and apply principles of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to problems in civil engineering . perform standardized field and laboratory measurements and apply them to civil engineering applications. apply modern techniques, tools, current design and material specifications, and current software to civil engineering and surveying problems. demonstrate a working knowledge within the following civil engineering areas: hydraulics, hydrology, geotechnics, structures, material behavior, transportation systems, surveying, and mapping. work effectively independently and in a team environment. communicate effectively through written reports and oral presentations, including preparation of professional quality visual aids. demonstrate a commitment to quality, timeliness, and improved effectiveness. recognize the need to engage in life-long learning. understand professional, ethical and social responsibilities and their implications related to the practice of civil engineering in a global / social context. View more details on Pennsylvania College of Technology . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Civil Engineering courses.