Civil Engineering Technology - Pennsylvania College of Technology

Civil Engineering Technology from Pennsylvania College of Technology is a Campus Bachelor 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 planning, analysis and design of civil engineering/surveying projects. Modern approaches to the planning, analysis, and design of highways, structures, hydraulic systems, and site development are emphasized. 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 strong emphasis on applications and critical thinking. The major prepares students for the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, which is the first step in registering as a professional engineer in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Career Opportunities Graduates can seek employment in a wide range of civil engineering specialties. These include bridge and highway design, construction management, geotechnical engineering , hydraulic systems design land development, pollution control, and structural design. Employment opportunities will exist with private consulting firms, design/construction businesses and government agencies, including PennDOT, DEP, USGS, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the uniformed services. Local municipality planning and engineering agencies will also offer opportunities for employment. People seeking self-employment opportunities will be aided by education leading to licensure as a professional engineer. Program Goals A graduate of this major should be able to: apply knowledge and principles of mathematics, science, engineering , and technology to problems in civil engineering. perform, analyze, and interpret results of standardized field and laboratorymeasurements, 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. identify, formulate the approach, and solve design problems within the following civil engineering areas: hydraulics, hydrology, geotechnics, structures, material behavior, transportation systems, water and wastewater treatment systems, surveying, and mapping. apply creativity in the analysis and design of civil engineering projects. perform project planning; create drawings; perform engineering economics analysis; and prepare schedules, cost estimates, and specifications. work effectively independently and in a team environment. understand professional, ethical and social responsibilities and their implications related to the practice of civil engineering in a global / social context. 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. View more details on Pennsylvania College of Technology . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Civil Engineering courses.