Civil Engineering Technology (A.S.)

Program: A.S.
Department of Manufacturing and Construction Engineering Technology and Interior Design
College of Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science

Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science Building 221 ~ 260-481-4127 ~mcet.ipfw.edu  

The student learning outcomes for the degree are as follows:

•   An appropriate mastery of the knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of their disciplines.
  • Utilize graphic techniques to produce engineering documents.
  • Utilize modern surveying methods for land measurement and/or construction layout.
  • Estimate material quantities for technical projects.

• An ability to apply current knowledge and adapt to emerging applications of mathematics, science, engineering and technology.
  • Utilize current industry standard equipment.
  • Employ productivity software to solve technical problems.
  • Technical expertise in applied statics and strength of materials

• An ability to conduct, analyze and interpret experiments and apply experimental results to improve processes.
  • conduct standardized field and laboratory testing of materials.

• An ability to apply creativity in the design of systems, components or processes appropriate to program objectives.
  • In-class projects requiring design decisions.

• An ability to function effectively on teams.
  • Actively participate in team activities during and outside class.
  • Resolve problems as they arise.

• An ability to identify, analyze and solve technical problems.
  • Determine forces and stresses in elementary structural systems.
  • Solve hydralics and hydrology problems
  • Solve geotechnical problems

• An ability to communicate effectively.
  • Demonstrate effective oral communication skills.
  • Demonstrate effective written communication skills.
  • Demonstrate effective graphic communication skills.

• A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in lifelong learning.
  • Require library research and reporting.
  • Require Web research and reporting.

• An ability to understand professional, ethical and social responsibilities.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of professional code of ethics.
  • Service learning component.

• A respect for diversity and a knowledge of contemporary professional, societal and global issues.
  • Social studies elective.
  • Humanities elective.

• A commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement.
  • Quality and timeliness is required aspect of course.
  • Course evaluation performed each semester, software updates.

To earn the A.S. with a major in civil engineering technology, you must fulfill the requirements of IPFW (see Part 8 ); the College of Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science (see Part 4 ); and those described below: