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Architectural <strong>and</strong> Civil<br />

Engineering Technology (ACET)<br />

programs<br />

of study<br />

Program Description<br />

The Architectural <strong>and</strong> Civil Engineering Technology Program prepares<br />

individuals to become technicians who are capable of translating the innovative<br />

concepts of the professional designer or engineer into functioning<br />

systems <strong>and</strong> structures. In this translation the language of codes, working<br />

drawings, specifi cations, <strong>and</strong> con struction are used. Through a combination<br />

of classroom study, assigned projects in the CAD lab <strong>and</strong> field activities,<br />

students become skilled in the Architectural <strong>and</strong> Civil Engineering<br />

Technol ogy fi eld. Focusing upon commercial structures <strong>and</strong> industrial<br />

buildings, students develop a familiarity with materials <strong>and</strong> the basic concepts<br />

of structural design, mechanical systems for build ings, cost estimating<br />

<strong>and</strong> surveying. The application of computers to the design field is an<br />

integral part of the curriculum.<br />

The Architectural <strong>and</strong> Civil Engineering Technology Program pro vides<br />

students with the opportunity to earn an Associate in Applied Science<br />

Degree.<br />

The Architectural <strong>and</strong> Civil Engineering Technology Program is accredited<br />

by the Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, Inc., 111 Market<br />

Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012 Telephone 410-347-7700<br />

<strong>and</strong> has been since the initial accredita tion in 1984.<br />

Career Opportunities<br />

Graduates of this program typically accept positions with architec tural<br />

fi rms, engineering offi ces, structural or fabrication depart ments in industrial<br />

plants, contractors, l<strong>and</strong> surveyors, building materials supply firms,<br />

<strong>and</strong> municipal or state engineering offices. Graduates are often afforded<br />

advanced st<strong>and</strong>ing when electing to further their education at other colleges<br />

or universities.<br />

Program Educational Outcomes<br />

Upon completion of the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Architectural<br />

<strong>and</strong> Civil Engineering Technology Program, the gradu ate is prepared<br />

to:<br />

1. Integrate knowledge, skills <strong>and</strong> tools with a commitment to quality,<br />

timeliness & continued improvement<br />

2. Apply current knowledge <strong>and</strong> adapt to emerging applications of<br />

mathematics, science, engineering <strong>and</strong> technology<br />

3. Conduct, analyze <strong>and</strong> interpret experiments <strong>and</strong> apply experimental<br />

results to improve processes<br />

4. Apply creativity in the design of systems, components or processes<br />

appropriate to program objectives<br />

5 Function effectively on teams<br />

6. Identify, analyze <strong>and</strong> solve technical problems<br />

7. Communicate effectively<br />

8. Recognize the need for lifelong learning<br />

9. Underst<strong>and</strong> professional, ethical <strong>and</strong> social responsibilities<br />

10. Respect diversity through a knowledge of current professional,<br />

societal <strong>and</strong> global issues.<br />

Associate in Applied Science<br />

Degree Requirements<br />

Semester I Credit Hours<br />

ACET 113 Architecture <strong>and</strong> Design 3<br />

ACET 121 Structures I 3<br />

ACET 115 Building <strong>and</strong> Site Pre-design 3<br />

ENG 101* College Writing 3<br />

MAT 122* College Algebra 3<br />

___ ___ Elective: Humanities - Advisor approved 3<br />

*Course placement determined by assessment test scores <strong>and</strong>/or<br />

prior college coursework.<br />

Semester II<br />

ACET 114 Construction <strong>and</strong> Materials 4<br />

ACET 122 Structures II 3<br />

ACET 131 Surveying I 3<br />

MAT 132 Pre-Calculus 3<br />

PHY 142 Physics I (Lec.) 3<br />

PHY 143 Physics I (Lab) 1<br />

Semester III<br />

ACET 132 Surveying II 3<br />

ACET 204 Building Systems 3<br />

ACET 261 Civil Technology 3<br />

ACET 285 Civil Site Design CAD 3<br />

PHY 242 Physics II (Lec.) 3<br />

___ ___ Elective: Social Science - Advisor approved 3<br />

Semester IV<br />

ACET 234 Legal Aspects of Surveying 3<br />

ACET 242 Independent Project 1<br />

ACET 262 Soils <strong>and</strong> Foundations 1<br />

ACET 274 Project Management 3<br />

ENG 201 Technical Writing 3<br />

MAT 280 Calculus 3<br />

___ ___ Elective - Advisor approved 3<br />

Total Credit Hour Requirements 70<br />

Distribution of A.A.S. Credit Hour Requirements<br />

Humanities <strong>and</strong> Social Sciences - 12 (17%)<br />

ENG 101, 201; one Humanities elective; <strong>and</strong> one Social Science elective<br />

Mathematics <strong>and</strong>/or Science - 16 (23%)<br />

MAT 122, 132, 280; PHY 142, 143, 242<br />

Concentration - 39 (56%)<br />

ACET 113, 114, 115, 121, 122, 131, 132, 204, 234, 242, 261, 262, 274,<br />

285<br />

Elective - 3 (4%)<br />

High school prerequisites for admissions into this program: H.S. diploma<br />

or GED, “C” or better in Algebra I & II, Geometry (trigonometry <strong>and</strong> physics<br />

recommended)<br />

www.cmcc.edu 2010 ~ 2011 33

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