CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Effective Term – Spring 2008 [2008*01] – CRC 03/21/07
CIV 110 Statics/Strength of Mater 2 6 4
Prerequisites: MAT 121, MAT 161, MAT 171, or MAT 175
Corequisites: None
This course includes vector analysis, equilibrium of force systems, friction, sectional properties, stress/strain, and
deformation. Topics include resultants and components of forces, moments and couples, free-body diagrams, shear
and moment diagrams, trusses, frames, beams, columns, connections, and combined stresses. Upon completion,
students should be able to analyze simple structures.
Effective Term – Summer 1997 [1997*02]
CIV 110 Statics/Strength of Mater 2 6 4
Prerequisites: MAT 121
Corequisites: None
This course includes vector analysis, equilibrium of force systems, friction, sectional properties, stress/strain, and
deformation. Topics include resultants and components of forces, moments and couples, free-body diagrams, shear
and moment diagrams, trusses, frames, beams, columns, connections, and combined stresses. Upon completion,
students should be able to analyze simple structures.
Effective Term – Summer 1997 [1997*02]
CIV 111 Soils and Foundations 2 3 3
Prerequisites: CIV 110 or MEC 250
Corequisites: None
This course presents an overview of soil as a construction material using both analysis and testing procedures.
Topics include index properties, classification, stress analysis, compressibility, compaction, dewatering, excavation,
stabilization, settlement, and foundations. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic soil tests and
analyze engineering properties of soil.
Effective Term Fall 2009 [2009*03] – SBCC 04/17/09
CIV 115 Geotechnical Engineering 2 6 4
Prerequisites: CIV 110 or MEC 250
Corequisites: None
This course introduces soil origin, classification, composition, and mechanics, for the purpose of determining
strength and stability. Topics include analyzing and testing soil chemistry, taxonomy, permeability, compression,
stress analysis, stabilization, and settlement. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an
understanding of soils, subsurface exploration techniques, science of earth materials, and fundamental concepts of
particulate mechanics.
Effective Term – Spring 2007 [2007*01] - CRC 03/22/06
CIV 125 Civil/Surveying CAD 1 6 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course introduces civil/surveying computer-aided drafting (CAD) software. Topics include drawing, editing,
and dimensioning commands; plotting; and other related civil/surveying topics. Upon completion, students should
be able to produce civil/surveying drawings using CAD software.
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Effective Term – Fall 2006 [2006*03] - CRC 09/28/05
CIV 125 Civil/Surveying CAD 1 6 3
Prerequisites: CIS 111 and EGR 115
Corequisites: None
This course introduces civil/surveying computer-aided drafting (CAD) software. Topics include drawing, editing,
and dimensioning commands; plotting; and other related civil/surveying topics. Upon completion, students should
be able to produce civil/surveying drawings using CAD software.
Effective Term – Summer 1997 [1997*02]
CIV 125 Civil/Surveying CAD 1 6 3
Prerequisites: CIS 111, EGR 115, and SRV 110
Corequisites: None
This course introduces civil/surveying computer-aided drafting (CAD) software. Topics include drawing, editing,
and dimensioning commands; plotting; and other related civil/surveying topics. Upon completion, students should
be able to produce civil/surveying drawings using CAD software.
Effective Term – Summer 1997 [1997*02]
CIV 210 Engineering Materials 1 3 2
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course covers the behavior and properties of Portland cement and asphaltic concretes and laboratory and field-
testing. Topics include cementing agents and aggregates; water and admixtures; proportioning, production, placing,
consolidation, and curing; and inspection methods. Upon completion, students should be able to proportion concrete
mixes to attain predetermined strengths and other properties and perform standard control tests.
Effective Term – Summer 1997 [1997*02]
CIV 211 Hydraulics and Hydrology 2 3 3
Prerequisites: CIV 110 or MEC 250
Corequisites: None
This course introduces the basic engineering principles and characteristics of hydraulics and hydrology. Topics
include precipitation and runoff, fluid statics and dynamics, flow measurement, and pipe and open channel flow.
Upon completion, students should be able to analyze and size drainage structures.
Effective Term – Summer 1997 [1997*02]
CIV 212 Environmental Planning 2 3 3
Prerequisites: CIV 211
Corequisites: None
This course covers water and wastewater technology, erosion and sedimentation control, and other related topics.
Topics include collection, treatment, and distribution of water and wastewater and erosion and sedimentation control
law. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of water and wastewater systems and
prepare erosion and sedimentation control plans.
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Effective Term – Summer 1997 [1997*02]
CIV 215 Highway Technology 1 3 2
Prerequisites: SRV 111
Corequisites: CIV 211
This course introduces the essential elements of roadway components and design. Topics include subgrade and
pavement construction, roadway drawings and details, drainage, superelevation, and North Carolina Department of
Transportation Standards. Upon completion, students should be able to use roadway drawings and specifications to
develop superelevation, drainage, and general highway construction details.
Effective Term – Summer 1997 [1997*02]
CIV 220 Basic Structural Concepts 1 3 2
Prerequisites: CIV 110 or MEC 250
Corequisites: None
This course covers the historical perspective of structures as well as types, materials, common elements, and
mechanical principles of structures. Topics include basic structure shapes, advantages and disadvantages of
standard building materials, application of structural concepts, and other related topics. Upon completion, students
should be able to demonstrate an understanding of basic structural concepts.
Effective Term – Summer 1997 [1997*02]
CIV 221 Steel and Timber Design 2 3 3
Prerequisites: CIV 110 or MEC 250
Corequisites: None
This course introduces the basic elements of steel and timber structures. Topics include the analysis and design of
steel and timber beams, columns, and connections and the use of appropriate manuals and codes. Upon completion,
students should be able to analyze, design, and draw simple steel and timber structures.
Effective Term – Summer 1997 [1997*02]
CIV 222 Reinforced Concrete 2 3 3
Prerequisites: CIV 110 or MEC 250
Corequisites: None
This course introduces the basic elements of reinforced concrete and masonry structures. Topics include analysis
and design of reinforced concrete beams, slabs, columns, footings, and retaining walls; load-bearing masonry walls;
and ACI manuals and codes. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze and design components of a
structure using reinforced concrete and masonry elements and utilize appropriate ACI publications.
Effective Term – Summer 1997 [1997*02]
CIV 230 Construction Estimating 2 3 3
Prerequisites: ARC 111, CIS 110, CIS 111, or EGR 115
Corequisites: None
This course covers quantity take-offs of labor, materials, and equipment and calculation of direct and overhead costs
for a construction project. Topics include the interpretation of working drawings and specifications, types of
contracts and estimates, building codes, bidding techniques and procedures, and estimating software. Upon
completion, students should be able to prepare a detailed cost estimate and bid documents for a construction project.
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Effective Term – Spring 2010 [2010*01] - CRC 03/26/09
CIV 240 Project Management 2 3 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course introduces construction planning and scheduling techniques and project management software. Topics
include construction safety, operation analysis, construction scheduling, construction control systems, claims and
dispute resolutions, project records and documentation. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an
understanding of the roles of construction project participants, maintain construction records, and prepare
construction schedules.
Effective Term – Fall 2006 [2006*03] - CRC 09/28/05
CIV 240 Project Management 2 3 3
Prerequisites: ARC 111 or EGR 115
Corequisites: None
This course introduces construction planning and scheduling techniques and project management software. Topics
include construction safety, operation analysis, construction scheduling, construction control systems, claims and
dispute resolutions, project records, and documentation. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate
an understanding of the roles of construction project participants, maintain construction records, and prepare
construction schedules.
Effective Term – Summer 1997 [1997*02]
CIV 240 Project Management 2 3 3
Prerequisites: EGR 115
Corequisites: None
This course introduces construction planning and scheduling techniques and project management software. Topics
include construction safety, operation analysis, construction scheduling, construction control systems, claims and
dispute resolutions, project records, and documentation. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate
an understanding of the roles of construction project participants, maintain construction records, and prepare
construction schedules.
Effective Term – Fall 1998 [1998*03]
CIV 250 Civil Eng Tech Project 1 3 2
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course includes an integrated team approach to civil engineering technology projects. Emphasis is placed on
project proposal, site selection, analysis/design of structures, construction material selection, time and cost
estimating, planning, and management of a project. Upon completion, students should be able to apply team
concepts, prepare estimates, submit bid proposals, and manage projects.
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Effective Term – Summer 1997 [1997*02]
CIV 250 Civil Eng Tech Project 1 3 2
Prerequisites: Successful completion of three semesters of the
Civil Engineering Technology program
Corequisites: None
This course includes an integrated team approach to civil engineering technology projects. Emphasis is placed on
project proposal, site selection, analysis/design of structures, construction material selection, time and cost
estimating, planning, and management of a project. Upon completion, students should be able to apply team
concepts, prepare estimates, submit bid proposals, and manage projects.
See the SEL and SEM prefixes for generic Selected Topics and Seminar course descriptions.
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