Civil Engr Tech (CET)

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Courses showing the abbreviation “COREQ” require simultaneous registration with each course named as a corequisite.
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If the course can be applied towards a General Education Objective, the applicable Objective is listed.

To assist with your academic planning, courses in the Undergraduate Catalog are designated according to the semester they are usually offered. Unanticipated faculty vacancies and academic program changes may affect future course scheduling. Therefore, students should always contact the academic department to verify future course offerings, especially when specific courses are needed for graduation.

The following letters which appear after the course descriptions indicate the anticipated course scheduling:

F = Fall Semester, every year
S = Spring Semester, every year
Se = Sequential; a series of courses is presented until all have been taught.
Su = Summer Semester, every year
EF, ES, ESu = Even-numbered years, Fall, Spring, or Summer Semester
OF, OS, OSu = Odd-numbered years, Fall, Spring, or Summer Semester
D = Students should contact the Department to ask when this course will be offered.
R1 = Course is rotated every year, either Fall or Spring
R2 = Course is rotated every two years, either Fall or Spring
R3 = Course is rotated every three years, either Fall or Spring

How to Read Course Descriptions

Courses

CET 1111 Beginning CAD: 3 semester hours.

An introduction to AutoCAD software. A basic study of two-dimensional entities, text, dimensions and other complex entities, isometric drawing, and three-dimensional modeling. PREREQ: Minimum score of ALEKS 30 or equivalent. F, S

CET 1112 Beginning Surveying: 2 semester hours.

Introduction to surveying, measurements and computations, basic mathematics for surveying, measuring horizontal distances, principles and procedures of leveling, measuring angles and direction. Introduces the use of Mathcad computational software. PREREQ or COREQ: MATH 1143 or MATH 1147 or MATH 1170. F, S

CET 1112L Beginning Surveying Laboratory: 1 semester hour.

Hands-on lab and fieldwork components including: Use of pacing, taping, stadia and electronic methods to measure horizontal distances. Use of automatic levels to perform differential, profile and topographic leveling procedures. Use of total station instruments to measure horizontal angles, vertical angles, distances and to perform basic surveying operations. PREREQ or COREQ: MATH 1143 or MATH 1147 or MATH 1170. F, S

CET 1113 Civil and Geomatics Engineering Technology I: 2 semester hours.

Introductory course intended for the purpose of equipping and informing students with knowledge of basic standard concepts and practice of Civil and Geomatics Engineering Technology for both academic and workplace preparedness. Must be admitted to CET program. PREREQ: Minimum score of ALEKS 30 or equivalent. F, D

CET 1115 Materials Testing I: Aggregate and Soils for Construction: 2 semester hours.

This course will introduce students to testing and sampling procedures for aggregate and soils used in construction. Students will prepare for one certification through Western Alliance for Quality Transportation Construction (WAQTC). The process to become WAQTC Aggregate testing certified will be available but optional for students enrolled in the course. PREREQ: Minimum score of ALEKS 30 or equivalent. F, D

CET 1121 Civil 3D Drafting: 3 semester hours.

Civil Engineering Technology drafting, utilizing Civil 3D software. Subjects covered are the Civil 3D interface, points and linework, surfaces, alignments, plan & profiles, cross sections, corridors, grading, pipe networks, Project Explorer, and plan production. Computer-aided-drafting (CAD) is used for drawings. PREREQ: CET 1111. F, S

CET 1122 Intermediate Surveying: 2 semester hours.

Introduction to azimuths and bearings, magnetic declination, total station operation, vertical and deflection angles, traverse adjustment, errors and mistakes in surveying, state plane coordinates, area calculations. PREREQ: CET 1112 or CE3301. PREREQ or COREQ: MATH 1144 or MATH 1147 or MATH 1170. F, S

CET 1122L Intermediate Surveying Laboratory: 1 semester hour.

Hands on lab and fieldwork components including traversing with a total station, differential leveling circuit, topographic survey, fieldnote reduction and computations. PREREQ: CET 1112 or CE 3301. PREREQ or COREQ: MATH 1144 or MATH 1147 or MATH 1170. F, S

CET 1123 Civil and Geomatics Engineering Technology II: 2 semester hours.

Course intended to introduce students to both contemporary and emerging engineering innovations including equipment, tools, technology and software applications currently used in the fields of Civil and Geomatics Engineering Technologies. Uses Mathcad and MS Excel computational software. PREREQ: Minimum score of ALEKS 30 or equivalent. S, D

CET 1125 Materials Testing II: Embankment and Base and In-Place: 2 semester hours.

This course will introduce students to testing procedures for embankment and base and in-place density as required for construction. Students will prepare for two certifications through Western Alliance for Quality Transportation Construction (WAQTC). The process to become WAQTC embankment and base and/or in-place density testing certified will be available but optional for students enrolled in the course. PREREQ or COEREQ: CET 1115 or permission of instructor. S, D

CET 2215 Materials Theory: 3 semester hours.

Introduction to materials, experiments, statistics, probability, mechanical properties, materials science, Portland cement concrete, wood, wood composites, iron and steel. Uses Mathcad computational software. PREREQ: MATH 1143 or MATH 1147 or MATH 1170 or ; PREREQ or COREQ: MATH 1144 F, D

CET 2216 Route Survey and GNSS Fundamentals: 3 semester hours.

Study of route surveying and route locations; horizontal, vertical, and spiral curves as applied to highway design. GNSS fundamentals will be covered. Plans will be drawn using AutoCAD Civil 3D software. PREREQ: CET 1121, CET 1122, and one of the following: MATH 1144 or MATH 1147 or MATH 1170. F, S

CET 2220 Statics and Strength of Materials: 3 semester hours.

Presents the basic principles of plane statics and their applications in strength of materials. Emphasis on equilibrium of various systems, stresses, strains and deformations of axially loaded members, connections, beams and columns along with force analysis of structures. Computation of shear, moment and deflection of structural beams will be included. Uses Mathcad computational software. Non-calculus based. PREREQ: PREREQ: MATH 1144 or MATH 1147 or MATH 1170. S

CET 2225 Materials Testing III: Specifications and Testing of Asphalt Pavement: 2 semester hours.

This course will introduce students to the basic standard specifications of bituminous asphalt mixtures and testing and sampling procedures for hot mix asphalt pavement. Students will prepare for one certification through Western Alliance for Quality Transportation Construction (WAQTC). The process to become WAQTC Asphalt II testing certified will be available but optional for students enrolled in the course. PREREQ: CET 1115 and CET 1125 or permission of instructor. S, D

CET 2226 Construction Surveying: 3 semester hours.

Covers conventional and modern construction surveying concepts and practices. Computation intensive, to include but not limited to; grades, cuts/fills, slope intercepts, stationing, horizontal curves, parabolic curves, volumes and machine control. Uses Mathcad computational software. PREREQ: CET 1122 and one of the following; MATH 1144 or MATH 1147 or MATH 1170. S, D

CET 2228 Principles of GIS: 3 semester hours.

Study of GIS fundamentals, databases, and metadata. Topics include practical application of ESRI ArcGIS PRO software; build, edit, and query a GIS; and basic spatial analysis. Requires competence in computer operating systems and coordinate datums. PREREQ: Minimum score of ALEKS 30 or equivalent. S, D

CET 2232 Plan Reading and Worksite Safety: 3 semester hours.

Introduction to reading plans and interpreting specifications for quality assurance, estimating material quantities, and as-built verification. Will also include OSHA worksite safety training related to construction activities. PREREQ: Minimum score of ALEKS 30 or equivalent. F, D

CET 2235 Materials Testing IV: Specifications and Testing of Fresh Concrete: 2 semester hours.

This course will introduce students to basic standard specifications of Portland Cement Concrete and testing and sampling procedures for fresh concrete. Students will prepare for one Level I certification through American Concrete Institute (ACI). The process to become ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician- Grade I testing certified will be available but optional for students enrolled in the course. PREREQ: Minimum score of ALEKS 30 or equivalent. F, D

CET 2243 Public Works: 3 semester hours.

Introduction to the systems, operation, and maintenance of public utilities including water, wastewater, stormwater, and solid waste. PREREQ: MATH 1143; PREREQ or COREQ: MATH 1144 or MATH 1147 or MATH 1170. S, D

CET 2251 Introduction to Legal Descriptions: 1 semester hour.

Covers principles of interpretation of land descriptions as found on deeds and plats. F, S

CET 2296 Independent Study: 1-8 semester hours.

Addresses specific learning needs of individuals for the enhancement of knowledge and skills within the program under the guidance of an instructor. May be repeated. Graded S/U, or may be letter-graded. PREREQ: Permission of the instructor. D

CET 2298 Special Topics: 1-8 semester hours.

Addresses the specific needs of industry, enabling students to upgrade technical skills that are not included in the current program curriculum. May be repeated. Graded S/U, or may be letter-graded. PREREQ: Permission of the instructor. D

CET 2299 Experimental Course: 1-6 semester hours.

The content of this course is not described in the catalog. Title and number of credits are announced in the Class Schedule. Experimental courses may be offered no more than three times with the same title and content. May be repeated.