General Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering Technology Specialization, AAS (968-01)

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Provides educational opportunities for those who seek employment in the construction industry, for those who desire to upgrade their knowledge or acquire practical skills in the field, and for those who wish to transfer and complete a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering technology. Upon completion of this program occupational objectives include construction/building inspector, construction estimator, draftsman/designer, engineer’s aide, engineering technician or other related positions.

Program Curriculum

First Semester

ARC 130 - Introduction to Materials & Methods of Construction 3 cr.
EGR 110 - Engineering Graphics 3 cr.
ENG 111 - College Composition I 3 cr.
Math Elective 3 cr.¹
SDV 100 - College Success Skills 1 cr.
Social Science Elective 3 cr.²

Semester Total: 16 Credits

Second Semester

ARC 221 - Architectural CAD Apps Software I 3 cr.
EGR 216 - Computer Methods in Engineering & Technology 3 cr.
ENG 112 - College Composition II 3 cr. OR
ENG 115 - Technical Writing 3 cr.
Math Elective 3 cr.¹
Social Science Elective 3 cr.²
Humanities Elective 3 cr.²

Semester Total: 18 Credits

Third Semester

CIV 171 - Surveying I 3 cr.
EGR 135 - Statics for Engineering Technology 3 cr.
EGR 206 - Engineering Economics 3 cr.
Physical Education OR Health Elective 1 cr.²
PHY 201 - General College Physics I 4 cr.
Technical Elective 3 cr. ³

Semester Total: 17 Credits

Fourth Semester

CIV 172 - Surveying II 3 cr.
EGR 136 - Strength of Materials for Engineering Technology 3 cr.
PHY 202 - General College Physics II 4 cr.
IND 145 - Introduction to Metrology 3 cr.
Technical Elective 3 cr. ³

Semester Total: 16 Credits

Program Total: 67 Credits

¹ Approved math courses include MTH 130 /MTH 131 , MTH 161 /MTH 162 , MTH 161 /MTH 261 , MTH 261 /MTH 262  and MTH 263 /MTH 264 . Students intending to transfer to Old Dominion University should meet with program faculty about the proper selection of math courses.
² See list of Program Electives   .
³ Student may select technical electives from General Engineering Technology/Technical Program Electives  by specialization list.