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CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY - COMPUTER-ASSISTED DRAFTING

CERTIFICATE: Certificate in Applied Science with a major in Computer-Assisted Drafting

This certificate provides students with training in basic CAD skills and prepares them to continue in the Civil Engineering Technology - Graphics Program of Study curriculum or for entry-level positions in the industry.

PREREQUISITES FOR ENTRANCE

Required Courses

High School: None
College: None

NOTE:  A grade of "C" or better is required for each prerequisite course.

Other Requirements

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Course Requirements


Course Class Lab Credit
EGR 120 Engineering Computer Applications 3 0 3
EGR 170 Engineering Materials 2 3 3
EGR 175 Manufacturing Processes 3 0 3
EGT 101 Basic Technical Drawing 0 6 2
EGT 105 Basic Civil Drafting 1 3 2
EGT 115 Engineering Graphics II 2 6 4
EGT 151 Introduction to CAD 2 3 3
EGT 210 Engineering Graphics III 2 6 4
ENG 155 Communications I 3 0 3
OR
ENG 101 English Composition I 3 0 3
MAT 170 Algebra, Geometry, And Trigonometry I 3 0 3
OR
MAT 110 College Algebra 3 0 3
PHS 101 Physical Science I 3 3 4
OR
PHY 201 Physics I 3 3 4
24 30 34
Minimum Total Credit Hours:  34

SEMESTER CURRICULUM

SEMESTER 1 (Fall)


Course Class Lab Credit
EGR 120 Engineering Computer Applications 3 0 3
EGT 101 Basic Technical Drawing 0 6 2
ENG 155 Communications I 3 0 3
OR
ENG101English Composition I 3 0 3
MAT 170 Algebra, Geometry, And Trigonometry I 3 0 3
OR
MAT110College Algebra 3 0 3
9 6 11

SEMESTER 2 (Spring)


Course Class Lab Credit
EGR 175 Manufacturing Processes 3 0 3
EGT 115 Engineering Graphics II 2 6 4
EGT 151 Introduction to CAD 2 3 3
7 9 10

SEMESTER 3 (Summer)


Course Class Lab Credit
EGT 105 Basic Civil Drafting 1 3 2
PHS 101 Physical Science I 3 3 4
OR
PHY201Physics I 3 3 4
4 6 6

SEMESTER 4 (Fall)


Course Class Lab Credit
EGR 170 Engineering Materials 2 3 3
EGT 210 Engineering Graphics III 2 6 4
4 9 7
Minimum Total Credit Hours:  34

PROGRAM AND EMPLOYMENT TIDBITS

Contact Person: Mike DeRienzo

Waiting List: No

Local Starting Salary: $20,000.00

Local Average Salary: $30,000.00

National Starting Salary: $22,000.00

National Average Salary: $35,000.00