Nov 24, 2024

Catalog 2023-2024

Catalog 2023-2024 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Engineering Technology (Land Surveying Concentration)

Location(s): Catonsville, Dundalk, Essex

Important Information

Short 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.

Type of Credential

Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)

Degree Code

Engineering Technology - 520

Program Code

A 524

Contacts and Additional Information

Program Coordinator:

Kierran Sutherland
443-840-3804 or ksutherland@ccbcmd.edu

Additional Information:

Opportunities for Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) - Several General Education classes offer PLA. See Portfolio, Departmental Exam, CLEP, DSST, Advanced Placement, and International Baccalaureate.
Articulation and Transfer Agreements - While there are no program-specific agreements, see other types of agreements such as guaranteed admission, block transfer, and discounts.

Pathway

Technology and Engineering Pathway

Semester Sequence

This is a suggested full-time schedule for a student who has completed any developmental course work and has no transfer credits. Refer to the College catalog for specific requirements in selecting General Education Courses .

Courses Needed for This Program*

General Education Requirements and Electives - 19 Credits

General Education Requirements:

CMNS 101 - Fundamentals of Communication 3 Credit(s).
CSIT 101 - Technology and Information Systems 3 Credit(s).
or
CSIT 111 - Fundamentals of Logic and Design 3 Credit(s).
ENGL 101 - College Composition I 3 Credit(s).
PHYS 101 - Fundamentals of Physics I 4 Credit(s).
or
PHYS 151 - General Physics I 4 Credit(s).
or
CHEM 100 - Chemistry and Its Role in Society 3 Credit(s). and
CHEM 102 - Laboratory for Chemistry and Its Role in Society 1 Credit(s).
MATH 135 - Applied Algebra and Trigonometry 3 Credit(s). **

General Education Electives:

Choose a Diversity course from the list of approved General Education Courses .

Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 Credit(s).

Program and Concentration Requirements - 42

Program Requirements:

CADD 101 - Introduction to CADD 3 Credit(s).
CONT 101 - Construction Blueprint Reading 3 Credit(s).
EGNT 101 - Introduction to Engineering Technology 3 Credit(s).
ENGL 239 - Business Communications 3 Credit(s).
GEOA 101 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems 3 Credit(s).

Concentration Requirements:

SURV 101 - Surveying Instruments 3 Credit(s).
SURV 111 - Surveying Computations 3 Credit(s).
SURV 116 - Survey Law I 3 Credit(s).
SURV 217 - Survey Law II 3 Credit(s).
SURV 226 - Minor Engineering I - Zoning, Subdivision, and Road Design 3 Credit(s).
SURV 236 - Minor Engineering II - Sediment Control and Hydrology 3 Credit(s).
SURV 241 - Minor Engineering III - Storm Drain Design 3 Credit(s).
SURV 243 - Minor Engineering IV - Storm Water Management 3 Credit(s).
CADD 251 - Computer-Aided Civil Applications 3 Credit(s).

Total Number of Credits Required for Degree: 61

Notes

*Credit students who are new to college (no successfully completed transferable college credits from other institutions) are required to take ACDV 101 - Academic Development: Transitioning to College . This 1-credit course is designed to be taken in the first semester at CCBC. Students must provide an official transcript(s) from an accredited institution to document successful completion of college coursework for the ACDV 101 requirement to be waived.

** MATH 165 Pre-Calculus II or higher may be substituted for MATH 135.

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 Engineering Technology; Computer-Aided Design; Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology; Geospatial Applications; and Land Surveying. Civil engineering involves the design construction and analysis of roads, buildings, airports, tunnels, dams, bridges, water supply systems, and waste water treatment facilities. Electro-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.

Program Outcomes

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

gain successful employment as an engineering technician;
gain admission to a four-year engineering technology program;
manage an engineering project from the initial concept stage to completion;
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
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.