Civil Engineering Technology

Civil Engineering Technology, AAS Degree

Civil Engineering Technicians usually work under the immediate supervision of a Registered Land Surveyor or Civil Engineer. They perform operational tasks of a technical nature following well-designed methods and procedures set down by their supervisors or by engineering standards. Tasks often include using surveying instruments, developing plans, and performing material testing and office computations.

Semester	Course Title	Credits

First Semester
CAD 120 CAD 120	Computer Assisted Design I	4
This introductory CAD class will help the student develop primary skills through the use of AutoCAD software. The primary focus will be to draw, edit, text, zoom, print, blocks, and dimension. Word processing and spreadsheets will be used along with e-mail. The students will use these skills to produce small miscellaneous drawings. Corequisites: CIS 101 and DT 101 or Department Approval
MATH 101 MATH 101	Intermediate Algebra	4
SOC	Social Science Elective	3
CET 110 CET 110	Survey I	4
An introduction to the science of surveying involving measurements and the computations of measurements. Error determinations, angles and bearing, traverse adjustments and area computations will be calculated. This course will focus on the hands-on use of various fundamental surveying instruments, along with their adjustments and accuracy's through field exercises. Corequisites: CET 101, DT 101
CIS 101 CIS 101	Computer Essentials	2
Designed to enable students with little or no computer experience to acquire a basic understanding of the personal computer. This course involves the study of computer basics such as hardware, operating systems, and file management, using the Internet for research, word processing, and spreadsheets.
17
Second Semester
CET 120 CET 120	Survey II	4
Survey II is a course in topography where electronic equipment is introduced to the science of surveying. Total stations and data collectors are used in the field and downloaded to surveying software. Contouring, celestial observations, description keys and software relating to mapping will be the focus in the first half of class, while traversing, data collection, equipment usage and techniques in topographic mapping in the second half. Students complete the course by producing a surveyed (2-3 man group) and individually completing a CAD generated topographic map of a portion of the campus. Prerequisites: CET 110, CAD 120
CET 121 CET 121	Soils	3
Students have the opportunity to perform laboratory and field tests on soils used for building construction and civil engineering projects. This is primarily a hands-on activity where most of the course is devoted to actual laboratory testing procedures along with the necessary calculations and measurements required for an accurate soil analysis.
CET 123 CET 123	Civil CAD II-Civil 3D	2
An introduction to the software and applications of Land Development Desktop with laboratory exercises to illustrate the practical uses of these concepts. Prerequisite: CAD 120
ENGL 101T ENGL 101T	Composition	3
English Composition will help develop proficiency in writing concise, coherent essays, and in using correct English. Several modes of discourse will be explored and good grammar skills are required. This course will improve the student's critical thinking skills as it provides students with practice in all stages of the writing process: planning, supporting, rewriting, analyzing, proofreading, and editing. This course will also require critical reading and writing. Prerequisite: Placement Assessment
MATH 116 MATH 116	Pre-Calculus	5
17
Summer Session
CET 130 CET 130	Civil Internship	2
Designed to provide students with practical, on-the-job experience. It is normally taken during the summer semester because this is the busy time for the engineering/construction industry. This experience enables students to put into practice the many different skills, techniques and knowledge that are so important for success in the industry.
2
Third Semester
ACT 220 ACT 220	Construction Estimating	3
A study of the process of estimating in the construction industry, methods of estimating will be described and practiced with the use of working drawings and construction cost manuals. Students will utilize an estimating format to develop quantity surveys for determining construction costs. Prerequisite: ACT 212
ACT 221 ACT 221	Construction Management	3
Concentrates on the procedures and methods that are used by the construction contractor during the pre-construction, construction and post-construction phases of a project. Explains how the contractor systematically plans, organizes, manages, controls and documents jobsite activities.
CET 211 CET 211	Construction Materials Testing	3
Gives students the opportunity to learn some of the fundamental properties of construction materials such as concrete and asphalt through lectures, assigned readings, and laboratory testing. Course concentrates on the use of concrete and asphalt in construction, will examine mixing, placing, finishing, reinforcing, jointing, and curing. Emphasis placed on field procedures and laboratory testing. Prepares students to take examination for an ACI Certified Concrete Testing Technician, Grade 1. Prerequisite: CET 121
CET 215 CET 215	Survey III/GPS	3
Fundamentals of GPS, along with field labs using GPS RTK surveying methods will be the emphasis in the first half of this course. The Sioux Falls and STI’s Base’s will be used on projects including RTK-topo, RTK-Infill, RTK- sun/shadow offset, RTK alignment/point stake-out, RTK-DTM stake-out, and RTK continuous point collection. The last half of this course will be dedicated to GPS Static surveying. Trimble Geomatic Office is used along with Fast Static procedures to compute the precise locations of points on campus. The Sioux Falls Base and local HARN points (within 20 miles) are used to establish the Lat/Long of these campus points.
ENGL 201 ENGL 201	Technical Writing	3
This course is designed around workplace writing tasks. Students will learn to evaluate audience, solve problems, and develop strategies for writing collaboratively. They will write instructions, reports, memos and letters. The course emphasizes techniques for correct mechanics and clear style; using format effectively to improve document readability; choosing and designing visuals for audience; and managing time and multiple projects. Prerequisite: ENGL 101
CET 226	Civil CAD III-Grading and Design	3
18
Fourth Semester
CET 213 CET 213	Statics	3
An introduction to the basic concept of mechanics emphasizes the action of forces on rigid bodies. Includes analysis of planar force systems, friction, first moments and centroids, and moments of inertia. These concepts will be treated as they relate to the functions performed by technicians. Prerequisite: MATH 120T
CET 221 CET 221	Land Surveying Law	3
The study of laws, deeds and conveyances; legal principles of retirement surveys of lots and blocks; unwritten title laws and methods of property transfer in real property; the USPLS and legal principles of retirements in a complete section break-down; easements, systems of land descriptions, water laws, court-house research of land records and to become familiar with the codified laws of South Dakota.
CET 224 CET 224	Water & Waste Water	3
A fundamental course in hydraulics and water/waste water processes including water quality, water treatment systems, water distribution, storm drainage along with fundamentals of sewer system design, and physical sewage treatment methods and disposal.
CET 225 CET 225	Route Layout & Design	4
Students will study the factors affecting the layout and location of road and utility alignments. Students will compute simple, reverse, compound and transition spiral horizontal curves along with parabolic vertical curves. Students will also compute the location of slope stakes, curb/gutter, building, storm and sanitary sewer stakes. The students will use total stations, robotic instruments, GPS and data collectors on staking projects in the spring of the year. Plans, profiles and cross-sections will be produced for individual staking projects along with a complete set of road/street plans for a short road design project.
PSYC 101T PSYC 101T	General Psychology	3
Provides the student with an introduction to the basic psychological processes underlying human behavior. Topics include the functions of the brain amd nervous system, the characteristics of sensation, perception and altered states of consciousness, learning and memory, the nature of thinking skills and intelligence, theories of motivation, emotion and personality, a survey of psychological disorders and approaches to therapy, social/interpersonal relations, and practical applications.
16
Total Credits:(Does not include summer internship) 68