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Civil Engineering Degree - Suggested Course Schedule (pdf version)

For more information contact Don Queen at (828) 438-6143.

The Civil Engineering Technology curriculum provides specialized background and related theory for technicians who work primarily with engineers in the field of construction.  The curriculum also provides the training needed by technicians to carry out planning and supervisory tasks in construction and transportation systems, residential and commercial buildings, bridges, dams, and water and wastewater treatment systems.

Graduates of the curriculum should qualify for technician level jobs with both public and private engineering, construction and surveying agencies.

Career Opportunities include: Surveying Technician, Engineering Technician, CAD Specialist, Construction Inspector, Construction Estimator, Construction Superintendent.

 

 

 

 

Fall Semester I

SHC

CIS

111

Basic PC Literacy

2

CIV

120

Engineering Materials

2

EGR

115

Introduction to Engineering

3

ENG

111

Expository Writing

3

MAT

121

Algebra/Trigonometry I

3

Total:

 

13

 

 

 

 

Spring Semester I

SHC

CIV

110

Statics/Strengths of Materials

4

ENG

114

Professional Research and Reporting

3

MAT

122

Algebra/Trigonometry II

3

PHY

131

Physics-Mechanics

4

Total:

 

 

14

 

 

 

 

Summer Semester I

SHC

CIV

111

Soils and Foundations

3

CIV

230

Construction Estimating

3

_

_

Civil Elective

2-3

Total:

 

 

8-9

 

 

 

 

Fall Semester II

SHC

CIV

211

Hydraulics & Hydrology

3

CIV

240

Project Management

3

SRV

110

Surveying I

4

_

_

Civil Elective

2-3

_

_

Social/Behavioral Science Elective

3

Total:

 

 

15-16

 

 

 

 

Spring Semester II

SHC

CIV

125

Civil/Surveying CAD

3

CIV

212

Environmental Planning

3

CIV

215

Highway Technology

3

SRV

111

Surveying II

4

_

_

Hum/Fine Arts Elective

3

Total:

 

 

15

Total Semester Hours Required for Degree 67

       

Western Piedmont Community College
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1001 Burkemont Ave., Morganton, NC 28655-4504
(828) 438-6000,  TDD (828) 438-6066
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