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Civil Engineer/Surveying Technician Construction
Program Description:
The Civic Engineering/Surveying Technology - Construction Option is designed for students who are currently employed by or interested in the construction or supporting industries. Construction careers often are not limited to only working for construction companies. Many construction professionals are employed by consulting firms, government agencies, petrochemical and utility companies. The program provides a broad based knowledge of construction, civil engineering technology and surveying fundamentals. The major study areas include computer aided drafting and design, construction materials, drawing interpretations, physics, mathematics, ethics, construction management, construction planning and scheduling, equipment and calculations used in surveying and construction cost estimating.
Entry Level Salary:
$38,480
Local Employment Outlook:
Overall employment of engineering technicians is expected to increase about as fast as the average for all occupations through 2014. Competitive pressures will force companies to improve and update manufacturing facilities and product designs, resulting in more jobs for engineering technicians. In addition to growth, many job openings will stem from the need to replace technicians who retire or leave the labor force.
Sample Courses:
DRF 1323 Engineering Drawing I Drafting and Design Engineering Technology 6 hours
DRF 1363 Civil Drafting and Design Surveying Technology 10 hours
SUR 1324 Surveying I
SUR 2262 Professional EGR/SUR Ethics
SUR 2334 Surveying II Construction Technology 15 hours
COT 2103 Introduction to Construction Management
COT 2123 Construction Drawings and CAD
COT 2163 Construction Cost Estimating
COT 2183 Construction Codes and Practices
COT 2213 Construction Planning and Scheduling
What It Takes:
This Associate in Applied Science requires 61-62 credit hours.
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