Approved by: Undergraduate Course and Curriculum Committee
Implementation Date: Fall 2013
Note: Deletions are strikethroughs. Insertions are underlined.
Catalog Copy
Modifications to Existing Construction Management Catalog Copy
PREREQUISITES FOR ADMISSION
Students must have satisfactorily completed the following subjects in their two-year associate degree program:
- English Composition and/or Technical Writing (6 semester hours)
- Algebra and Trigonometry (
63 semester hours) - Differential and Integral Calculus (6 semester hours)
- Analytical, Physical, or Environmental Science with Lab (8 semester hours)
- Macro Economics (3 semester hours)
- Construction Methods
(3 semester hours) - Construction Materials
(3 semester hours) - Statics
(3 semester hours) - Strength of Materials
(3 semester hours) - Construction Surveying
(3 semester hours) - Computer-Aided Drafting
(3 semester hours) - Environmental Technology, Hydraulics, or Hydrology
(3 semester hours) - Engineering Technology Computing Applications
(3 semester hours)
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ENGL 1101 English Composition |
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ETCE 1222 Construction Materials |
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ETCE 1222L Construction Materials Lab |
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ETGR 1100L ET Computer Applications Lab |
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ETGR 1103 Technical Drawing I |
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ETGR 1201 Intro to Engineering Technology |
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MATH 1103 Precalculus Math for Science and Engineering* |
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CMET 1680 Professional Development I: Construction Safety |
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ENGL 1102 Writing in the Academic Community^ |
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ETCE 1211 Construction Surveying I |
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ETCE 1211L Construction Surveying I Lab |
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ETCE 1104 Civil/Construction CAD Applications |
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MATH 1121 ET Calculus or ETGR 2171 Engineering Analysis I |
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ECON 2101 Principles of Economics - Macro |
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ETCE 2105 Plan Reading & Quantity Takeoff |
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ETGR 2101 Applied Mechanics I |
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ETGR 2272 Engineering Analysis II |
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GEOL 1200 |
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PHYS 1101 Introductory Physics I |
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PHYS 1101L Introductory Physics I Lab |
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CMET 2680 Professional Development II: |
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ETCE 2221 Construction Means and Methods |
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ETCE 2410 Introduction to Environmental Engineering Technology |
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ETGR 2102 Applied Mechanics II |
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PHYS 1102 Introductory Physics II |
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PHYS 1102L Introductory Physics II Lab |
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STAT 1220 Elements of Statistics I
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ACCT 2121 Principles of Accounting I^^^^ |
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CMET 3224 Construction Project Administration |
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ETCE 3131 |
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ETCE 3131L Soil Testing Lab (W) |
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ETCE 3163 Structural Analysis & Design I |
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ETCE 3163L Structures & Materials Lab (W) |
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ETGR 3071 ET Professional Seminar (W) |
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ACCT 2122 Principles of Accounting II^^^^ |
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CMET 3123 Cost Estimating |
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CMET 3680 Professional Development III: |
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ETGR 3222 Engineering Economics^^^^ |
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ETCE 3271 Building Systems |
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ETCE 3271L Building Systems Lab (W) |
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LBST 110X Arts & Society** |
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BLAW 3150 Business Law I^^^^ or CMET 4127 |
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CMET 4130 Infrastructure Systems |
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CMET 4126 Project Scheduling & Control |
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CMET 4129L Construction Planning Lab (W) |
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LBST 2101 Western Culture & History** Major Elective^^ |
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CMET 4272 Capstone Project (O, W) |
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CMET 4680 Professional Development IV |
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ETCE 4350 Construction Geotechnics and Foundations |
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LBST 2102 Global Connections** |
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LBST 221X Ethical & Cultural Critique** |
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Total Credit Hours = 128
*Course selected based on Math Placement Test.
** General education courses are chosen jointly by student and advisor to ensure that all graduation requirements are met. Non-AAS degreed students must satisfy University and Department General Education requirements. AAS degreed students must satisfy Department General Education requirements.
^^^^Completion of the Construction B&M (business/management) Core is required: ETGR 1100L, ECON 2101, ETGR 3222, ACCT 2121, ACCT 2122, and BLAW 3150, and MGMT 3140. ECON 2101 doubles as Construction B&M Core and Social Science Elective in sophomore year. ETGR 1100L and ETGR 3222 serve as replacement prerequisites to INFO 2130 and ECON 21021 for Construction students taking MGMT 3140 and FINN 3120 (core electives). Construction B&M Core courses must be completed with a grade of C or above.
^^Core Elective may be Technical or Construction B&M. Technical Core Major Electives must be courses within the Department of Engineering Technology and Construction Management and approved by advisor (ETGR, ETCE, CMET, ETFS, ETEE, ELET, or ETME). Construction B&M Elective must be: MKTG 3110, FINN 3120, CMET 4127, or approved by the construction faculty advisor.
^Writing elective available upon successful completion of ENGL 1103.
Modifications to Existing Civil Engineering Technology Catalog Copy
PREREQUISITES FOR ADMISSION TO THE CIVIL, ELECTRICAL, FIRE SAFETY (FIRE PROTECTION CONCENTRATION), AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
Students transferring with an AAS degree must have satisfactorily completed the following subjects in their two-year program:
- English Composition, Technical Writing and/or Public Speaking (6 semester hours)
- Algebra and Trigonometry (
63 semester hours) - Differential and Integral Calculus (
36 semester hours) - General Physics (with lab) (4 semester hours)
- Additional Physics or Chemistry (with lab) or Geology (for CIET) (4 semester hours)
- Humanities or Social Sciences (3 semester hours)
- Technical Courses in Major Area as listed under Discipline Specific Prerequisites below (up to 38 semester hours)
CURRICULUM OUTLINE: CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
The Civil Engineering Technology program shares a common curriculum with the Construction Management program for the first two years.
Students may move between the common programs until the junior year when the curricula diverge. At the end of the sophomore year, students must select either the analysis and design-oriented Civil Engineering Technology BSET degree or the management-oriented BSCM program.
AAS transfer students from approved programs will receive 64 credit hours for the AAS degree; thus, AAS students need only to complete the upper-division portion of the curriculum listed below and remediate any entrance deficiencies noted upon matriculation. The curriculum is outlined below for both entering Freshmen and AAS transfer students.
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ENGL 1101 English Composition |
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ETCE 1222 Construction Materials |
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ETCE 1222L Construction Materials Lab |
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ETGR 1100L ET Computer Applications Lab |
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ETGR 1103 Technical Drawing I |
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ETGR 1201 Intro to Engineering Technology |
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MATH 1103 Precalculus Math for Science and Engineering* |
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CMET 1680 Professional Development I: Construction Safety |
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ENGL 1102 Writing in the Academic Community^ |
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ETCE 1211 Construction Surveying I |
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ETCE 1211L Construction Surveying I Lab
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ETCE 1104 Civil/Construction CAD Applications |
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MATH 1121 ET Calculus or ETGR 2171 Engineering Analysis I |
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Social Science Elective**: ANTH 1101; GEOG 1105; POLS 1110; ECON 1101 or 2101; or SOCY 1101 |
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ETCE 2105 Plan Reading & Quantity Takeoff |
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ETGR 2101 Applied Mechanics I |
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ETGR 2272 Engineering Analysis II |
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GEOL 1200 |
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PHYS 1101 Introductory Physics I |
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PHYS 1101L Introductory Physics I Lab |
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ETCE 2410 Introduction to Environmental Engineering Technology |
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CMET 2680 Professional Development II: |
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ETCE 2221 Construction Means and Methods |
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ETGR 2102 Applied Mechanics II |
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PHYS 1102 Introductory Physics II |
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PHYS 1102L Introductory Physics II Lab |
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STAT 1220 Elements of Statistics I |
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CMET 3224 Construction Project Administration |
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ETCE 3131 |
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ETCE 3131L Soil Testing Lab (W) |
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ETCE 3163 Structural Analysis & Design I |
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ETCE 3163L Structures & Materials Lab (W) |
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ETGR 3071 ET Professional Seminar (W) |
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LBST 110X Arts & Society** |
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CMET 3680 Professional Development III: |
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ETCE 3242 Hydraulics & Hydrology |
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ETCE 3242L Hydraulics Lab (W) |
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ETCE 3264 Structural Analysis II ETCE 4350 Construction Geotechnics and Foundations |
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ETGR 3171 Engineering Analysis III Or ETGR 4272 Engineering Analysis IV |
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LBST 2101 Western History & Culture** |
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GEOL 1200 or CHEM 1251 |
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ETCE 4251 Highway Design & Construction |
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ETCE 4165 Structural Steel Design ETGR 3222 Engineering Economics |
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Major Elective*** |
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Major Elective Lab (W)*** |
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Spring Semester |
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ETCE 4266 Reinforced Concrete Design |
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ETCE 4272 Capstone Project (O, W) |
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CMET 4680 Professional Development IV |
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LBST 221X Ethical & Cultural Critique** |
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Major Elective*** LBST 2102 Global Connections** |
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Total Credit Hours = 128
^Writing elective available upon successful completion of ENGL 1103.
*Course selected based on Math Placement Test.
**General education courses are chosen jointly by student and advisor to ensure that all graduation requirements are met. Non-AAS degreed students must satisfy University and Department General Education requirements. AAS degreed students must satisfy Department General Education requirements.
***Major elective courses are approved by the Department as major electives for the respective program. A list is maintained in and published by the Department.
****Transfer students with an AAS may have completed differing science courses at the community college. Generally, AAS transfer students entering the Civil ET program will take Chemistry in the junior year at UNC Charlotte; however, the following chart will provide additional guidance for fulfilling the science requirement at UNC Charlotte:
Three New Courses:
CMET 4130. Infrastructure Systems (3) Prerequisite: ETCE 3131 and CMET 3123. Design of processes for the construction of permanent works applied to airports, roadways, bridges, dams/levees, water/wastewater facilities, and energy infrastructure; and the design and construction of associated temporary structures.
ETCE 2105. Plan Reading and Quantity Takeoff (3) Prerequisite: MATH 1103 and ETGR 1103. Review and interpretation of construction drawings. Calculation of estimated quantities from construction drawings using both manual and electronic means. Focus on drainage, pavement, foundation, structural, floor, roof, and wall systems.
ETCE 4350. Construction Geotechnics and Foundations (3) Prerequisite: ETCE 3131. Study of the concepts and fundamental principles of construction geotechnics related to foundation engineering / construction excavations, temporary structures, dewatering and slope stability.
Modifications to Existing Course Descriptions:
CMET 2680. Professional Development II: Sustainable Engineering and Construction. Plan Reading and Quantity Takeoff. (1) Prerequisite: ETCE 1104. Professional seminar laboratory study of introductory concepts of sustainability and their application to engineering and construction. construction plans and the methods and tools used to estimate quantities of work. Course includes presentations by industry professionals. Three hours per week. (Spring)
CMET 3123. Cost Estimating. (3) Prerequisites: ETCE 2105 CMET 2680 and CMET 3224. Methods used to prepare construction cost estimates, engineer production and cost, and determine labor and equipment resources. (Spring)
CMET 3224. Construction Project Administration. (3) Prerequisite: Junior standing CMET 2680 or AAS degree. A study of the project management processes used in the design and construction of civil engineering projects. Topics include the roles and responsibilities of project participants, project delivery methods, engineering and construction contracts, project control and documentation, and dispute resolution mechanisms. (Fall)
CMET 3680. Professional Development III: Professional Ethics. Temporary Structures. (1) Prerequisite: CMET 3224 ETCE 3131 and ETCE 3163. Professional seminar laboratory study of ethical issues and the application of professional ethical codes within the AEC industry. the design and construction of temporary structures. Course includes presentations by industry professionals. Three hours per week. (Spring)
CMET 4126. Project Scheduling and Control. (3) Prerequisites: CMET 3123 and CMET 3224. Methods for planning, scheduling, and controlling construction projects, emphasizing manual and computer based techniques for critical path method scheduling, resource management, construction cost control, and reporting practices. (Fall)
CMET 4129L. Construction Planning Laboratory. (1) (W) Prerequisite: CMET 3123 Prerequisite or corequisite: CMET 4126. Methods for planning construction operations and projects for directed projects with an emphasis on developing schedules and cost estimates to reflect the plan. Three laboratory hours per week. (Fall)
CMET 4272. Capstone Project. (32) (O,W) Prerequisite: Senior standing in Construction Management and permission of the department. Utilization of students’ previous coursework to creatively investigate and produce solutions for a comprehensive construction management project. (Spring)
ETCE 1104. Civil/Construction CAD Applications. (2) Prerequisites: ETGR 1103, Civil Engineering Technology or Construction Management major, or permission of the department. Introduces students to civil and construction applications of AutoCAD Land Desktop Civil 3D and/or other similar civil engineering survey and design oriented CAD applications. One hour of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week. (Spring)
ETCE 112221. Construction Means and Methods. (3) Prerequisite: ETCE 2105 and PHYS 1101. An introduction to the basic construction methods and operations used on civil engineering projects. Topics include basic construction and civil engineering terminology, identification and selection of construction equipment and techniques, and an overview of the components and processes used in the construction of concrete, steel, and wood-framed structures. (Fall) A study of the construction means, methods, and equipment used to develop a civil engineering design into a completed structure or system. Topics include the characteristics, capabilities, and limitations of crews and equipment; selection of individual resources and systems; and analysis based on economics and performance.
ETCE 1211. Construction Surveying I. (3) Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 1103 and ETCE 1104. Corequisite: ETCE 1211L. An introductory A field surveying and site planning course covering standards, units, and calibration of equipment, measurement of distance, elevation, angles,; and analysis of systematic and random errors in the measurement, adjustments of measurements, weighting, and principle of least squares.; and plane survey, design and layout of horizontal and vertical curves, direction and traversing, construction layout and control, and global positioning system. Two Three hours of lecture per week. (Spring)
ETCE 1211L. Construction Surveying I Laboratory. (01) Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 1103. Corequisite: ETCE 1211. Laboratory supporting ETCE 1211. Three hours of laboratory per week. Graded on a Pass/No Credit basis. (Spring)
ETCE 1222. Construction Materials. (3) Corequisite: ETCE 1222L. Study of the behavior and physical properties of basic construction materials. Topics include mineral aggregates, Portland cement concrete, masonry, wood, asphalt concrete, metals, plastics, and other materials. Two Three hours of lecture per week. (Spring)
ETCE 1222L. Construction Materials Laboratory. (01) Corequisite: ETCE 1222. Laboratory supporting ETCE 1222. Three hours of laboratory per week. Graded on a Pass/No Credit basis. (Spring)
ETCE 3131. Foundations Soil Mechanics and Earthwork. (3) Prerequisite: ETGR 2102 or AAS degree. Study of soil mechanics for design and construction of foundations and earthwork. Emphasis on practical aspects for foundation design and earthwork construction. Topics include soil exploration, properties, classification, compaction, consolidation, hydraulic conductivity, shear strength, and introduction to bearing capacity and lateral earth pressure. basic design and construction of foundations. Background theories are generally introduced in concise forms as formulas or charts. Emphasis on practical aspects of foundation design and earthwork construction. (Fall)
ETCE 3264. Structural Analysis II. (3) Prerequisites: ETCE 3163 and ETGR 2272 MATH 1121. Deflection of structures. Analysis of statically determinate structures under fixed and moving loads, influence lines for moving loads. Analysis of statically indeterminate structures using the methods of three-moments, consistent distortions, slope deflection, moment-distribution and approximate analysis. An introduction to matrix methods of structural analysis. (Spring)
ETCE 4251. Highway Design and Construction. (3) Prerequisite: ETCE 1211 and 2112 or ETCE 3131. Introduction to highway planning, economic considerations, and traffic engineering. Design and construction of modern highways including grade separations and interchanges. (Fall)
ETCE 4272. Capstone Project. (32) (O,W) Prerequisite: Senior standing in Civil Engineering Technology or permission of the department. Utilization of students’ previous coursework to creatively investigate and produce solutions for a comprehensive civil engineering technology project. (Spring)