Aug 31, 2024

Catalog 2024-2025

Engineering Technology (Civil Engineering Technology Concentration)

Location(s): Catonsville, Dundalk, Essex

Important Information

Short Description

The Engineering Technology program is designed to prepare the student for an entry-level technician position in an engineering-related field, generally working under the direction of an engineer, field superintendent, or project manager. The program is offered with four Areas of Concentration (AOC), of which students will select one on which to focus.

Type of Credential

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

Degree Code

Engineering Technology - 520

Program Code

A 523

Contacts and Additional Information

Program Coordinator:

Philip Acheampong
443-840-4110 or pacheampong@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

Curriculum Maps

Curriculum Maps are a tool to provide students with a clear understanding of which courses to take and the order in which to complete them. Curriculum Maps help define a student’s individual path towards graduation, ensuring their time and efforts are not spent on credits that fall outside their program of study.

Each map identifies critical courses that must be completed in order to progress through the program and graduate. Curriculum Maps come complete with helpful hints for students - like recommended course electives and a reminder to apply to graduate.

Select the link(s) below to view the Curriculum Map(s) for this program:

Civil Engineering Technology Concentration Curriculum Map

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 (GLBL 101 or HUSC 104 recommended to fulfill Diversity) 3 Credit(s).

Program and Concentration Requirements - 45 Credits

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).
EMET 125 - Mechanics and Maintenance Fundamentals 3 Credit(s).
SURV 101 - Surveying Instruments 3 Credit(s).

Concentration Requirements:

CADD 202 - CAD Building Information Modeling(BIM)-Revit 3 Credit(s).
CONT 106 - Construction Materials and Methods 3 Credit(s).
CONT 121 - Construction Estimating 3 Credit(s).
CONT 142 - Construction Safety and Health 3 Credit(s).
CONT 254 - Construction Project Management 3 Credit(s).
EGNT 121 - Statics 3 Credit(s).
EGNT 221 - Strengths and Materials 3 Credit(s).
GEOA 101 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems 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).

Total Number of Credits Required for Degree: 64*

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 101 . 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 technician position in an engineering-related field, generally working under the direction of an engineer, field superintendent, or project manager. Engineering technicians use the principles and theories of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to inspect, service, maintain, diagnose, repair, and operate a variety of equipment, systems, and software. They are trained to solve technical problems, not requiring calculus, and typically work in a variety of fields including research and development, manufacturing, construction, inspection, maintenance, surveying, mapping, drafting and design, and electronics. Their work involves the more practical side of engineering and often requires the use of various computer applications, including 3D modeling software.

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Engineering Technology is offered with four Areas of Concentration (AOC), of which students will select one on which to focus.

The Civil AOC trains students in practical concepts and applications related to the built environment. Coursework is concentrated on several construction-related topics including building methods, materials, estimating, safety, and project management. Students may choose from a variety of technical courses including geographic information systems (GIS), global positioning systems (GPS), remote sensing, and advanced CAD applications such as building information modeling (BIM). Students also have the option to focus on surveying-related courses, which are part of the educational requirements for licensure as a Professional Land Surveyor in the State of Maryland, leading to an embedded Minor Engineering Certificate.

Program Outcomes

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

Examine foundational engineering-related problems and applications related to various engineering disciplines.
Interpret various construction-related documents and principles including blueprints, material specifications and schedules, safety regulations, and project management practices.
Calculate the forces acting on rigid bodies and structures in commonly used infrastructure.
Evaluate the strength of commonly used materials across a variety of applications.
Apply industry-standard practices and principles related to surveying, infrastructure design, and erosion and sediment control.