Engineering Technology (Civil Engineering Technology Option)

General Education - 22-23 Credits

Program Requirements - 18 Credits

• EGNT 101 - Introduction to Engineering Technology 3 Credit(s).
• EGNT 121 - Statics 3 Credit(s).
• EGNT 221 - Strengths and Materials 3 Credit(s).
• EGNT 226 - Engineering Process and Methods 3 Credit(s).
• PRMT 101 - Principles of Project Management 3 Credit(s).
• CADD 101 - Introduction to CADD 3 Credit(s).

Program Electives - 6 Credits

Select at least 6 credits from any of the following disciplines: AIRC (HVAC), CADD, CAMM, CONT, EGNT, ELEI, EMET, GEOA, OSHT, and SURV.

Degree also requires completion of EITHER the Civil Engineering , Mechanical Engineering , or Electrical/Electronic Engineering Option 

Civil Engineering Technology Option Requirements

• CONT 101 - Construction Blueprint Reading 3 Credit(s).
• CONT 106 - Construction Materials and Methods 3 Credit(s).
• CONT 136 - Construction Contracts and Related Law 3 Credit(s).
• SURV 101 - Surveying Instruments 3 Credit(s).
• ENGL 239 - Business Communications 3 Credit(s).
• SURV 236 - Minor Engineering II - Sediment Control and Hydrology 3 Credit(s).

Total Number of Credits Required for Degree: 64-65*

*If you are a credit student who is new to college (meaning you have not successfully completed transferable college credit(s) at another institution(s)), you are required to take ACDV 101  during your first semester at CCBC, thereby increasing the number of credits required for the degree by 1 credit. Students are required to provide an official transcript(s) to document successful completion of college coursework at another institution(s) in order for this requirement to be waived.

Program Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this degree, students will be able to:

1. gain successful employment as an engineering technician;
2. gain admission to a four-year engineering technology program;
3. manage an engineering project from the initial concept stage to completion;
4. apply engineering principles and computer skills to assist an engineer with the design and drawing of mechanical equipment, construction projects, and/or electronic circuits; and
5. directly utilize lab-based skills acquired in discipline specific courses to:
   1. conduct tests to determine the strength of a material;
   2. build/modify, troubleshoot, install, operate and maintain equipment using schematic and/or mechanical drawings;
   3. conduct surveys to determine elevations and boundaries using surveyors’ equipment or to evaluate a site for potential hazards; and
   4. analyze and troubleshoot electronic communication problems and failures.

Program Description:

The Engineering Technology program is designed to prepare the student for an entry-level position in the engineering field, generally working at the direction of an engineer. Engineering technicians use the principles and theories of science, engineering, and mathematics to solve technical problems not requiring calculus in research and development, manufacturing, sales, construction, inspection, maintenance, and electronics. Their work involves the more practical side of science and engineering and often requires the use of computer software including 3D modeling.

The A.A.S. degree is offered with civil, mechanical, and electrical/electronic engineering technology options. Civil engineering involves the design construction and analysis of roads, buildings, airports, tunnels, dams, bridges, water supply systems, and waste water treatment facilities. Mechanical engineering involves the design, maintenance and analysis of equipment, engines, tools, and various machines from robotics used in manufacturing to climate control equipment. Electrical/electronic engineering involves the design, maintenance and analysis of electronic instrumentation and controls, circuits, electronic communications, process controls, robotics and electrical equipment.

Semester Sequence

• Engineering Technology (Civil Engineering Technology Option) Semester Sequence