2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog

Apr 05, 2025

2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived]

Civil Engineering Technology Major

Civil Engineering Technology provides students with the opportunity to examine and interpret prints and specifications; confer with contractors and owners to enforce contract specifications, building codes, and zoning ordinances; test soils, asphalt, and concrete, and inspect other related construction activities; perform land surveying and CAD; and observe building, highway, and utility construction.

*The Civil Engineering Technology undergraduate program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.

Required Courses (69 credits):

CNST 111 - Construction Materials, Methods, and Equipment 3 Credits
CNST 118 - Soils Laboratory 1 Credits
CNST 201 - Construction Contract Documents and Project Delivery 3 Credits
CNST 420 - Construction Surveying 3 Credits
CVET 401 - CAD-Based Applications in Civil Engineering Technology and Surveying 3 Credits
CVET 410 - Structural Analysis and Reinforced Concrete Design 3 Credits
CVET 411 - Waste Water System Design 3 Credits
CVET 420 - Highway Design 3 Credits
ECT 160 - Electronic Fundamentals 3 Credits
ENVI 454 - Introduction to Hydrology 3 Credits
MET 103 - Introduction to Technical Graphics with CAD 3 Credits
MET 130 - Introduction to Engineering and Technology 3 Credits
MET 302 - Applied Statics 3 Credits
MET 304 - Engineering Analysis 3 Credits
MET 329 - Fluid Power Technology 2 Credits
MET 329L - Fluid Power Technology Laboratory 1 Credits
MET 405 - Economic Analysis for Engineering and Technology 3 Credits
MET 406 - Strength of Materials 3 Credits
MET 409 - Senior Project 3 Credits
TMGT 361 - Quality Systems and Tools 3 Credits

Elective from the following (3 credits):

CVET 425 - Transportation Engineering 3 Credits
CVET 426 - Traffic Engineering 3 Credits
ENVI 372 - GIS Applications 1-3 Credits
MET 337 - Thermo Systems 3 Credits
MET 351 - Cooperative Industrial Practice 3 Credits
other course approved by the advisor

Math and Science (minimum 12 credits):

ENVI 170 - Earth Science 3 Credits
ENVI 170L - Earth Science Laboratory 1 Credits
MATH 131 - Calculus I 4 Credits
or
MATH 123 - Analytic Geometry and Trigonometry 3 Credits
and
MATH 129 - Fundamentals and Applications of Calculus 3 Credits
Required math is MATH 131 or the combination of MATH 123 and MATH 129
PHYS 105 - General Physics I 3 Credits
PHYS 105L - General Physics I Laboratory 1 Credits

Degree Map

This program has the following minimum GPA requirements: 2.00 overall GPA; 2.00 in all Major course work. Program may not be eligible for Sycamore Graduation Guarantee depending upon student preparation.

Fall 1st Year

MET 130 - Introduction to Engineering and Technology 3 Credits (Fall Only) (Critical Course)
CNST 111 - Construction Materials, Methods, and Equipment 3 Credits
ECT 160 - Electronic Fundamentals 3 Credits
ENG 101 - Freshman Writing I 3 Credits
Foundational Studies: Health | 3 Credits

15 Credits

Spring 1st Year

MET 103 - Introduction to Technical Graphics with CAD 3 Credits (Critical Course)
ENG 105 - Freshman Writing II 3 Credits
MATH 123 - Analytic Geometry and Trigonometry 3 Credits (MATH 123 critical by Spring 2; MATH 131 critical by Fall 3)
or
MATH 131 - Calculus I 4 Credits
Foundational Studies: Fine and Performing Arts | Credits/Units 3
Foundational Studies: Communication | Credits/Units 3

15-16 Credits

Fall 2nd Year

PHYS 105 - General Physics I 3 Credits (Critical Course)
PHYS 105L - General Physics I Laboratory 1 Credits (Critical Course)
CNST 201 - Construction Contract Documents and Project Delivery 3 Credits
MATH 129 - Fundamentals and Applications of Calculus 3 Credits (MATH 123 critical by Spring 2; MATH 131 critical by Fall 3)
or
MATH 131 - Calculus I 4 Credits
Foundational Studies: Literary Studies | Credits/Units 3
Elective | Credits/Units 2

15-16 Credits

Spring 2nd Year

MET 329 - Fluid Power Technology 2 Credits
MET 329L - Fluid Power Technology Laboratory 1 Credits
MET 302 - Applied Statics 3 Credits (Spring Only)
ENVI 170 - Earth Science 3 Credits (Critical Course)
ENVI 170L - Earth Science Laboratory 1 Credits (Critical Course)
Foundational Studies: History | Credits/Units 3
Foundational Studies: GPCD | Credits/Units 3

16 Credits

Fall 3rd Year

CVET 401 - CAD-Based Applications in Civil Engineering Technology and Surveying 3 Credits (Fall Only)
CNST 420 - Construction Surveying 3 Credits
MET 406 - Strength of Materials 3 Credits (Fall Only)
Foundational Studies: Junior Composition | Credits/Units 3
Foundational Studies: Ethics and Social Responsibility | Credits/Units 3

15 Credits

Spring 3rd Year

ENVI 454 - Introduction to Hydrology 3 Credits
CVET 411 - Waste Water System Design 3 Credits (Spring Only) (Critical Course)
MET 405 - Economic Analysis for Engineering and Technology 3 Credits
MET 304 - Engineering Analysis 3 Credits (Spring Only) (Critical Course)
Foundational Studies: Social and Behavioral Sciences | Credits/Units 3

15 Credits

Fall 4th Year

CVET 420 - Highway Design 3 Credits (Fall Only)
TMGT 361 - Quality Systems and Tools 3 Credits
Foundational Studies: UDIE | Credits/Units 3
Major Elective | Credits/Units 3
Elective | Credits/Units 3

15 Credits

Spring 4th Year

CVET 410 - Structural Analysis and Reinforced Concrete Design 3 Credits (Spring Only)
MET 409 - Senior Project 3 Credits
Foundational Studies: UDIE | Credits/Units 3
Elective | Credits/Units 3
Elective | Credits/Units 3

15 Credits

For more information on 15 to Finish please visit https://learnmoreindiana.org/college/succeeding-incollege/graduating-on-time/

Indiana State University’s priority date for filing the FAFSA is April 15. Students must earn 30 credit hours each academic year in order to maximize financial aid from the state of Indiana. Details about how to apply for financial aid, eligibility criteria, and awarding rules are available online at https://www.indstate.edu/financial-aid/apply. Students may view their specific financial file by logging into the MyISU Portal at https://www.isuportal.indstate.edu.

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Civil Engineering Technology Major

Required Courses (69 credits):

Elective from the following (3 credits):

Math and Science (minimum 12 credits):

Degree Map

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