10607120Methods in Civil Engineering
Course Information
Description
An introductory engineering course that familiarizes students with the civil engineering and construction processes from project concept to completion. Provides new students opportunity to develop and improve their problem-solving skills and prepare for subsequent technical courses.
Total Credits
2
Prior Learning Assessment
  • Exam-College Developed Challenge Exam
Course Competencies
  1. Demonstrate engineering principles
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    Describe the engineering solution method
    Demonstrate computation documentation
    Perform basic unit conversions
    Identify error sources
    Describe error types
    Compare and contract measurement precision and accuracy
    Demonstrate systematic error compensation
    Analyze random errors in simple measurements

  2. Examine the engineering technology profession
    Assessment Strategies
    Exam
    Criteria
    Identify Civil Engineering sub-disciplines
    Compare and contrast engineering and engineering technology
    Describe potential engineering technology career paths
    Identify the roles of professional organizations
    Describe the characteristics of licenses and certifications
    Identify regulatory sources

  3. Apply basic engineering terminology
    Assessment Strategies
    Case Study
    Criteria
    Describe characteristics of different pavement types
    Identify the material used for gravity flow systems
    Identify the material used for pressurized systems
    Interpret a plan-profile sheet
    Describe the function of Digger's Hotline
    Analyze a case study on ethical behavior