Engineering Technology

The degree awarded to civil engineering technology graduates is a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Technology.

Civil engineering technology graduates apply engineering principles in performing many of the tasks necessary for the planning and construction of highways, buildings, railroads, bridges, reservoirs, dams, irrigation works, water systems, airports, and other structures. In planning for a construction project, they may participate in estimating costs, preparing specifications for materials, and in surveying, drafting, and design work. During the construction phase, they work closely with the contractor and the superintendent in scheduling field layout, construction activities, and the inspection of the work for conformity to specifications. In recent years, a major work area for civil and environmental engineering technology has involved environmental problems. This includes design and construction of water supply facilities and the design of wastewater collection and treatment facilities. The development of environmental impact studies and environmental impact statements are also included.

Students must meet the following curriculum requirements for the various degrees, minors, and concentrations.

The program coordinator must approve all technical electives. All students who are considering a major in civil engineering technology are expected to consult with CET faculty for advising.

All majors in civil engineering technology are required to complete all civil engineering technology courses, mechanical engineering technology courses, Surveying, Mathematics, Communications, Physics, Chemistry courses, with a grade of “C” or better.

Under revised rules and regulations of the Colorado State Board for Registration for Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors, students within 30 semester hours of graduation may take the Fundamentals of Engineering Examination.

This program is Accredited by the Technology Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012, Phone: 410-347-7700.

If considering graduate school studies in engineering or physical science, students are encouraged to elect the mathematics minor.

Electrical Engineering Technology

Electrical Engineering Technology graduates are taught a balance of theory and application with the goal of placing graduates into the electrical and electronics industry. The sound theoretical grounding has enabled many graduates to obtain advanced degrees. The practical curriculum makes the transition to industrial employment smooth.

Graduates of four-year engineering technology programs may get jobs similar to those obtained by graduates with a bachelor’s degree in engineering. Some employers regard them as having skills between those of a technician and an engineer. Graduates are employed in a variety of positions including manufacturing, computer programming, management, design, sales, service, and support.

The EET curriculum builds a solid theoretical foundation in science, mathematics and electric circuits and devices. The student majoring in EET may specialize in one the following concentrations: Computer Engineering Technology, Communications, or Power and Control Systems.

As a requirement for graduation all candidates for the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology degree must take and pass a comprehensive assessment examination to demonstrate competency in core subject areas as well as in material relevant to their area of concentration.

Minors and Certificates in Electrical Engineering Technology

Along with the EET Major and its three concentrations, the EET program also has two areas available as a minor or as a certificate: Electrical Engineering Technology and Network Communications.

Additional requirements for minors within the EET program: Any course used to satisfy a prerequisite for an EET course must have a grade of “C” or better.