Civil Engineering Technology

1 class hr/wk, 1 cr.

Covers signage and cone set-up standards related to basic traffic control for short-term work zones. Presents introductory flagging procedures with additional coursework in basic first aid and CPR.

Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

F

2 class and 3 lab hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Introduces a broad variety of office- and field-based activities associated with the work of a professional land surveyor. Emphasizes career and technical education development and working as a member of a team.

Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in MTH070 or consent of instructor.

F, W

2 class hrs/wk, 2 cr.

Covers plane survey theory and practice. Includes measurement techniques associated with taping, leveling, and field measurements with advanced electronic survey equipment. Emphasizes career and technical education development and teamwork skills. Introduces a basic understanding of metes and bounds descriptions.

Prerequisite: CVL143 and concurrent enrollment in MTH082 or higher, and concurrent enrollment in CVL161B, or consent of instructor.

W

6 lab hrs/wk, 2 cr.

Covers field practices and application of equipment utilized in professional land surveying. Emphasizes tactile learning with strong team orientation.

Prerequisite: CVL143 and concurrent enrollment in CVL161A, or consent of instructor.

W

2 class hrs/wk, 2 cr.

Continues Plane Surveying 1. Studies distance and direction measurement, employing total stations with external data collectors, traversing and associated office computations, areas and volumes, circular and vertical curves, and outlines of public land surveys.

Prerequisite: CVL161A, CVL161B, and concurrent enrollment in CVL162B, or consent of instructor.

Sp

6 lab hrs/wk, 2 cr.

Incorporates field survey with a focus on data gathering for computerized mapping. Introduces American Land Title Association specifi cation standards and the use of GPS equipment.

Prerequisite: DRF131, CVL161A, CVL161B, and concurrent enrollment in CVL162A, or consent of instructor.

Sp

3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Analyzes the forces induced in structures and machines by various types of loading.

Prerequisite: MTH082 or MTH112, and PH121, or consent of instructor.

F, W

4 class hrs/wk, 4 cr.

Analyzes internal stresses, deflections, and deformations of structured members when subjected to external forces. Covers how to design structures based on structural analysis.

Prerequisite: CVL230 or consent of instructor.

W, Sp

2 class hrs/wk, 2 cr.

Covers office-based calculations for construction surveying of a typical residential street, including curbs, storm and waste water sewers, and building site layouts. Applies state plane coordinate system to construction surveying and building site layouts. Introduces Global Positioning Systems (GPS) theory and writing legal descriptions for utility easements and street right-of-way.

Prerequisite: CVL162A and CVL162B and concurrent enrollment in CVL240B, or consent of instructor.

F

6 lab hrs/wk, 2 cr.

Covers construction surveying for a typical residential street, including curbs, storm and waste water sewers, and building site layouts. Introduces Global Positioning Systems (GPS) fi eld measurement practices and equipment care and use requirements.

Prerequisite: CVL162A and CVL162B and concurrent enrollment in CVL240A, or consent of instructor.

F

1 class and 6 lab hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Covers advanced research of deed and survey data and development of a “map of record.” Emphasizes preparation of equipment and labor requirement plans needed for fi eld survey project planning.

Prerequisite: CVL162A, CVL162B and DRF245, or consent of instructor.

W

2 class and 6 lab hrs/wk, 4 cr.

Introduces elementary concepts of hydraulics, hydrology, storm collection and detention, sanitary sewer and domestic water supply designs. Applies concepts to typical design documentation.

Prerequisite: DRF245 and MTH082, or consent of instructor.

W

2 class hrs/wk, 2 cr.

Covers importing “survey point files” of topographic points previously surveyed using electronic survey equipment into AutoCAD engineering/ surveying software to produce a base map (topographic map) depicting the area surveyed.

Prerequisite: CVL162A and CVL162B; and concurrent enrollment in CVL263B; and DRF245; or consent of instructor.

Sp

6 lab hrs/wk, 2 cr.

Reviews field practices and applies survey techniques to field survey data collection. Covers advanced responsibilities of a team leader in a field crew situation with additional equipment care and use requirements. Includes topographic surveying using electronic surveying equipment, including setting up horizontal and vertical control networks.

Prerequisite: CVL162A and CVL162B; and concurrent enrollment in CVL263A; and DRF245; or consent of instructor.

Sp

See CWE—Cooperative Work Experience.