Civil Engineering Technology - Associate Degree

Students gain skills that lead to success in college, employment, and life. Students should take this course in their first semester. (Pre-requisite: None.)

Provides fundamentals of Civil Engineering from concept to completion. Civil Engineering ethics, resume and portfolio creation, and Microsoft Word and Excel will also be introduced. (Prerequisite: Acceptance in Civil Engineering Technology program)

Provides the opportunity for the learner to develop the knowledge, skills, process, and understanding of basic surveying principles, history of land, surveying, instruments in the field, making computations, and generating computerized maps.

Develops the knowledge, skills, process, and understanding of AutoCAD by working with templates; creating and manipulating layers; basic drawing, editing, and inquiry commands; and blocks, attributes, and plotting.

Skills needed for success in Calculus and many application areas at the baccalaureate level. Topics include the real and complex number systems, polynomials, exponents, radicals, solving equations and inequalities, relations and functions, systems of equations and inequalities, graphing, and conic sections. (Prerequisite: GPA greater/equal to 2.6 AND C or better in Algebra II or equivalent; OR Next Gen AAF score greater/equal to 250 AND Reading greater/equal to 250; OR ACT Math score greater/equal to 24 AND ACT Reading greater/equal to 15; OR C or better in Inter Algebra-contact an academic advisor 920-498-5444)

Develops the knowledge, skills, process, and understanding of working with survey data, points, alignments, surfaces, and profile in Civil 3D. (Pre-Requisite: 10-607-112, AutoCAD for Civil Engineering.)

Introduces aggregate sampling procedures, aggregate properties, concrete mix design methods, hot mix asphalt design methods, and field and laboratory quality control testing. American Concrete Institute Concrete Field Technician-Grade 1 certification is available through this course. (Corequisite: 10-804-195 College Algebra w/ Apps)

provides the opportunity for the learner to develop the knowledge, skills, process, and understanding of coordinates, Compass Rule, and Least Squares adjustments. The use of AdobePro and BlueBeam Revu software for project documentation is introduced as well as the use of mapping software for applications in land surveying. (Prerequisite: 10-607-104, Intro to Surveying/Geomatics)

Topics include circular functions, graphing of trigonometry functions, identities, equations, trigonometric functions of angles, inverse functions, solutions of triangles complex numbers, DeMoivre's Theorem, polar coordinates, and vectors. (Prerequisite: GPA greater/equal to 2.6 AND C or better in Algebra II or equivalent; OR Next Gen AAF score greater/equal to 250 AND Rdg greater/equal to 250; OR ACT Math score greater/equal to 24 AND ACT Rdg greater/equal to 15; OR C or better in Inter Alg-contact academic advisor 920-498-5444)

Learners develop knowledge/skills in planning, organizing, writing, editing. Students will also analyze audience/purpose, use elements of research, format documents using standard guidelines, and develop critical reading skills. (Prerequisite: GPA greater/equal to 2.6; OR ACT Reading score greater/equal to 15 AND English greater/equal to 18; OR Next Gen Reading score greater/equal to 250 AND Writing score greater/equal to 250; OR "preparatory course(s)", contact academic advisor at 920-498-5444)

Provides the opportunity for the learner to develop the knowledge, skills, process, and understanding of horizontal curves, vertical curves, sewer/water systems, civil engineering mapping, field inspector roles, and CAD applications. (Prerequisites: 10-607-104, Intro to Surveying/Geomatics; 10-804-195, College Algebra w/Apps; 10-804-196, Trigonometry w/Apps)

Origins of soil, properties/characteristics of soil, soil classification systems, subsurface exploration, foundations, moisture-density relationships, soil compaction, and groundwater. (Pre-requisite: 10-804-195, College Algebra w/Apps)

Applications/theory of basic physics principles: problem-solving, laboratory investigation, and applications including unit conversion and analysis, vectors, translational and rotational kinematics/dynamics, heat/temperature, and harmonic motion and waves. (Prereq: 2.6 GPA & Alg 2 or equiv w/C or better; OR Next Gen Rdg score greater/equal to 263, Arith greater/equal to 250, & QRAS greater/equal to 250; OR ACT Reading greater/equal to 18 & Math greater/equal to 24; OR Coll Tech Math 1A OR Int Alg w/C or better)

Focuses on the application of theory, skills, and techniques in the civil engineering profession. (Prerequisite: Instructor approval.)

Provides the opportunity for the learner to develop the knowledge, skills, process, and understanding of advanced field principles (Service Learning Projects) utilizing closed traverse measurements, traverse adjustments, data collection, rectangular coordinate use, land area computation, topographic mapping, and computer applications. (Prerequisites: 10-607-104, Intro to Surveying/Geomatics; 10-607-112, AutoCAD for Civil Engineering; 10-607-114, Civil 3D-Intro)

This science of psychology course is a survey of multiple aspects of behavior and mental processes. It provides an overview of topics such as research methods, theoretical perspectives, learning, cognition, memory, motivation, emotions, personality, abnormal psychology, physiological factors, social influences, and development. (Prerequisite: GPA greater/equal to 2.6; OR Next Gen Rdg score greater/equal to 250 AND Writing score greater/equal to 237; OR ACT Rdg score greater/equal to 15 AND English greater/equal to 15; OR 10-831-107, College Reading and Writing with a B or better)

Focuses on force analysis, resultants and equilibrium of coplanar force systems, centroids, center of gravity, area moment of inertia, basic relationships of stress and strain from applied forces. Properties of materials are also covered. (Prerequisites: 10-804-195, College Algebra w/ Apps; 10-804-196, Trigonometry w/ Apps; 10-806-154, General Physics 1)

Provides the opportunity for the learner to develop the knowledge, skills, process, and understanding of plane surveying calculations, conversions, the principles of photogrammetry, ortho photos, point generation using computer systems, and UAS photography. (Prerequisite: Acceptance in Civil Engineering Technology program)

Registration laws of Wisconsin, history of property law, laws of evidence, performing a property survey, adverse possession, unwritten rights, professional liability/stature and role of the land surveyor in court. (Prerequisite: Acceptance into Civil Engineering Technology Program)

Basic understanding of theoretical foundations of ethical thought; analyze/compare relevant issues using diverse ethical perspectives; critically evaluate individual, social/professional standards of behavior--applying a systematic decision-making process.(Prerequisite: GPA greater/equal to 2.6; OR Next Gen Rdg score greater/equal to 250 AND Writing score greater/equal to 237; OR ACT Rdg score greater/equal to 15 AND English greater/equal to 15; OR 10-831-107, College Reading and Writing with a B or better)

Land record forms, legal descriptions, public land systems, survey map plat drawing, certified survey map drawing, subdivision/preliminary plat drawing, and basic use of AutoCAD and a software in the preparation of drawings. (Prerequisite: 10-607-112, AutoCAD for Civil Engineering; 10-607-114, Civil 3D-Intro.)

Introduces the learner to hydrostatic pressure, continuity of flow, open channel flow, sewer design, water quality, rainfall, and stormwater. (Prerequisites:10-804-195, College Algebra w/ Apps; 10-804-196, Trigonometry w/ Apps; 10-806-154, General Physics 1)

Develops the knowledge, skills, process, and understanding of computer aided geometric design of highways, the use of standards for horizontal and vertical alignments and cross sections, including road intersections and grade crossings. It also provides an introduction to construction staking. Students develop engineering drawings by understanding road design principles, volume calculations, and site planning as well as using AutoCAD software. (Prerequisites: 10-607-112, AutoCAD for Civil Engineering; 10-607-114, Civil 3D Intro; 10-607-137, Transportation Design; 10-607-134, Surveying Drafting)

Provides the opportunity for the learner to develop the knowledge, skills, process, and understanding of the history of GPS; understanding of geographic positions; state plane coordinate systems; and static, fast static, and real time positioning. (Prerequisites: 10-804-195, College Algebra w/ Apps; 10-804-196, Trigonometry w/ Apps)

Develops the knowledge, skills, process, and understanding of how GPS is used on projects from project control to collecting topographical data for mapping. (Prerequisites: 10-607-158, GPS Fundamentals)

Building components, construction methods, construction materials, plans, specification, print reading, and elements of inspection. (Prerequisites: 10-607-108, Cemented Aggregate Mixtures; 10-607-137, Transportation Design; 10-607-191, Civil Engineering Internship)

Principles of report writing and correspondence, proposals, feasibility reports, progress reports, investigation reports, evaluation reports, meeting reports, memos, and correspondence. (Prerequisite: 10-801-136, English Composition I OR 10-801-195, Written Communication with “C” or better)

Provides an opportunity for students to successfully complete a major project integrating a range of civil, geotechnical, transportation, and surveying engineering disciplines and skills. This course serves as a transition between traditional teaching and professional practice, where the instructor serves primarily as an advisor.