This is the first course in Computer Aided Design (CAD) labwork for Civil Engineering Technology Students using AutoCAD software. It will present the fundamentals of AutoCAD including but not limited to command structure, setting units and limits, drafting primitives, layering, use of editing tools, grid, snap, and axis commands. The assignments require extensive use of the Civil Engineering Technology CAD lab.

Prerequisites: None.

Credit Breakout: 1.00 lecture, 3.00 lab, 0.00 other.

Student Expectations: Students will read the assigned readings, answer questions in class and as assigned for homework, correctly draw all drawing problems.

Introduces the three basic surveying tools - the tape, level and total station, along with proper field procedures for basic surveying which include taking field notes, taping and EDM, leveling, bearings and azimuths, topography, and mapping.

Prerequisites: None.

Credit Breakout: 1.00 lecture, 2.00 lab, 0.00 other.

Student Expectations: Students are expected to complete reading assignments prior to the classroom discussion so as to maximize the value of the discussion. Surveying assignments will be completed during class, and outside of class meeting time if needed. AutoCad will be used to draw information obtained in surveying.

Introduces the student to how to obtain information from and what it is like to work in a Municipal, County and/or State government. The class will be conducted through lecture, internet research, on site research, and visits to government offices.

Prerequisites: None.

Credit Breakout: 0.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other.

Student Expectations: Students will read the assigned readings, visit city engineering departments for review of the development regulations, interview a civil engineering technician in a municipal setting, and participate in class.

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is information in context. The ability to tie information to a spatial location is basis of GIS. GIS allows us to view, understand, question, interpret, and visualize data in many ways the reveal relationships, pattern, and trends in the form of maps, reports, and charts. In this class the student will learn how to use GIS and apply it to civil engineering and other related practices. Completing civil engineering projects involves skills in health, marketing, environmental studies, geography, natural resource management and many other disciplines. These skills will be developed by using GIS to perform analysis of spatial and tabular data in the field of civil engineering.

Prerequisites: None.

Credit Breakout: 1.00 lecture, 2.00 lab, 0.00 other.

Student Expectations: Students will read the assigned readings, visit GIS users to see how GIS is used in decision making, interview a GIS technician, produce a project for class presentation, and participate in class.

This course introduces the student to a key element of the Civil Engineering task: Project Management. The student will learn the elements of managing a construction project and work out project schedules by hand and with PM software programs.

Prerequisites: None.

Credit Breakout: 1.00 lecture, 2.00 lab, 0.00 other.

Student Expectations: Students will read the assigned readings, participate in class and accomplish labs as required.

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This course familarizes students with lab and testing construction materials. Topics include soil sieve analysis, compaction tests, concrete strength testing, bituminous sampling and pavement design.

Prerequisites: None.

Credit Breakout: 1.00 lecture, 2.00 lab, 0.00 other.

Student Expectations: Students will read the assigned readings, participate in class, and participate in labs in teams.

An introduction to large scale mapping as used in highway and site design. Laboratory exercises include preparation of site plans, boundary surveys, and road plans. Laboratory exercises make extensive use of Autodesk Civil 3D.

Prerequisites: None.

Credit Breakout: 1.00 lecture, 4.00 lab, 0.00 other.

Student Expectations: Students will read the assigned readings, participate in class, and participate in labs.

This course covers the basics of horizontal and vertical curve geometry as used in highway design before undertaking the study of more advanced surveying topics including: use of mass diagrams to track earthwork on highways, control surveying mathematics, universal coordinate systems, and boundary location. Laboratory exercises will vary between CAD drawings and outdoor exercises.

Prerequisites: None.

Credit Breakout: 1.00 lecture, 3.00 lab, 0.00 other.

Student Expectations: Students are expected to complete reading assignments prior to the classroom discussion so as to maximize the value of the discussion. Surveying assignments will be completed during class, and outside of class meeting time if needed. AutoCad will be used to draw information obtained in surveying.

A course on fundamental construction layout principles required for typical construction projects. Topics include: basic control networks, coordinate systems and coordinate geometry, alignment and grade for structures, roadway, and utilities, data collector use, and RTK GPS data acquisition, positioning, and mapping.

Prerequisites: None.

Credit Breakout: 1.00 lecture, 2.00 lab, 0.00 other.

Student Expectations: Students are expected to complete reading assignments prior to the classroom discussion so as to maximize the value of the discussion. Surveying assignments will be completed during class, and outside of class meeting time if needed. AutoCad will be used to draw information obtained in surveying.

This course focuses on the practical and theoretical concepts of human communications and the styles used in personal, social and professional environments. Students will also acquire skills in critical thinking, perception, listening, emotional communication, verbal and non-verbal expressions and conflict resolution.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Credit Breakout: 3.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other.

Student Expectations: Each student will spend at least 6 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course is required for graduation and consists of a minimum of 96 hours of experience in the Civil Engineering Technology industry as an intern. Intern tasks can vary: surverying, construction inspection, CAD work, and office work of a Civil Engineering Technician.

Prerequisites: First year CET classes.

Credit Breakout: 0.00 lecture, 3.00 lab, 0.00 other.

Student Expectations: Refer to goals

Develop an understanding of the various roles that the construction inspector plays, and methods used by the construction inspector to document and enforce compliance with the specifications of a construction contract.

Prerequisites: None.

Credit Breakout: 1.00 lecture, 2.00 lab, 0.00 other.

Student Expectations: Develop an understanding of various roles that the construction inspector fills, and methods used by the construction inspector to document and enforce compliance with the specifications of a contract. Students will become familiar with inspection procedures used in concrete and bituminous plants, on construction sites, and in the testing lab.

Determination of soil composition and structure is the first phase of project delivery for every type of delivery for every type of civil engineering related activity. This course covers the classification of soils through; soil exploration, basic geology, hydraulics of groundwater, weight-volume relationships, sampling procedures, stresses, strains, bearing capacity, settlement and expansion, compaction, stabilization, and an introduction to foundations and retaining walls. Soil mechanics are determined by both field and laboratory test methods. In this course, you will gain hands on experience by applying the Civil Engineering principles to real life situations.

Prerequisites: None.

Credit Breakout: 1.00 lecture, 2.00 lab, 0.00 other.

Student Expectations: Students expand their critical thinking and problem solving skills by developing knowledge of soil mechanics

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This course is an introduction to the design of sites, and buildings with methods, materials, and philosophies that produce sustainability and protect the world’s ecosystems.

Prerequisites: None.

Credit Breakout: 1.00 lecture, 2.00 lab, 0.00 other.

Student Expectations: The student will be expected to focus on sustainability issues and create a personal philosophy of Ecosensitive design and practice.

This course focuses on the practical and theoretical concepts of human communications and the styles used in personal, social and professional environments. Students will also acquire skills in critical thinking, perception, listening, emotional communication, verbal and non-verbal expressions and conflict resolution.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Credit Breakout: 3.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other.

Student Expectations: Each student will spend at least 6 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course is a comprehensive introduction to the design of civil projects from points to plans and specifications. Each student will complete a project including surface creation; parcels; site utilities; roads; grading; engineer’s estimates; specifications; full set of grading, and street and utility plans; construction contract documents.

Prerequisites: CIVL1160 Civil Engineering Project Management, CIVL2120 Construction Inspection, CIVL 1220 Civil Engineering Technology Drafting, CIVL2141 Hydrology and Stormwater Management, CIVL2240 Estimating, CIVL2130 Soils Mechanics Survey, CIVL2220 Properties of Construction Materials. CIVL2231 Specifications and Contract Administration

Credit Breakout: 1.00 lecture, 4.00 lab, 0.00 other.

Student Expectations: The student shaqll be responsible to follow the DCTC Student Manual in all areas of deportment.

This course is an introduction to the Properties of Construction Materials normally used in Civil Engineering applications.

Prerequisites: CIVL1211

Credit Breakout: 1.00 lecture, 2.00 lab, 0.00 other.

Student Expectations: Learn the properties different Civil Construction materials, and how they react; Perform a concrete slump cone test; Indentify pros and cons of different Civil Construction materials; Gain a working knowledge of MN DOT’S Division III Materials Specification handbook.

Students will learn about the legal aspects of contracts and bidding; types of construction documents, including Bid Forms, Specifications, Bonds, and Contract Documents; interpretation of technical building specifications and their application.

Prerequisites: None.

Credit Breakout: 1.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other.

Student Expectations: Develop an understanding of the various parts of a Project Manual and Construction Plans. Students will become familiar with the specification divisions of MasterFormat 2010, and various standard AIA and EJCDC Bidding and Contract Documents.

This course is a comprehensive introduction to the estimating practices used in the construction industry.

Prerequisites: CIVL2220

Credit Breakout: 1.00 lecture, 2.00 lab, 0.00 other.

Student Expectations: Use critical thinking processes to produce highly accurate estimates.

This course emphasizes the process of writing expository and persuasive essays using effective writing skills and a variety of research techniques. Also included in the course content are critical reading and logical reasoning.

Prerequisites: Must pass Accuplacer test or successfully complete ENGL0130 - English Essentials or receive instructor approval. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Credit Breakout: 3.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other.

Student Expectations: Each student will spend at least 6 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

A foundation in trigonometry which, taken with college algebra, prepares students for a rigorous calculus sequence. Topics include right-triangle trigonometry, the laws of sines and cosines, the unit circle, trigonometric graphs with transformations, trigonometric identities, inverse trigonometric functions, trigonometric equations, polar coordinates, complex numbers and vectors.

Prerequisites: Co-requisite: MATS1300 or instructor approval. Offered: Varies

Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other.

Student Expectations: Each student will spend at least four hours per week preparing for lecture. Attendance is critical in this class.