

    Aug 18, 2019  
2018-19 Gaston College Catalog 

Civil Engineering Technology, A.A.S. (A40140)



The Civil Engineering Technology curriculum is a course of study that prepares students to use basic engineering principles and technical skills to carry out planning, documenting and supervising tasks in sustainable land development and public works and facilities projects. Includes instruction in the communication and computational skills required for materials testing, structural testing, field and laboratory testing, site analysis, estimating, project management, plan preparation, hydraulics, environmental technology, and surveying.


This curriculum is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology,

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates will:

  1. Demonstrate an ability to apply the knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of civil engineering technology to narrowly defined engineering technology activities.
  3. Demonstrate an ability to conduct standard civil engineering technology tests and measurements, and to conduct, analyze, and interpret experiments.
  4. Demonstrate an ability to function effectively as a member of a technical team.
  5. Demonstrate an ability to identify, analyze, and solve narrowly defined civil engineering technology problems.
  10. Use graphic techniques to produce engineering documents.
  12. Use modern surveying methods for land measurement and/or construction layout.
  13. Determine forces and stresses in elementary structural systems.
  14. Estimate material quantities for civil engineering technology projects.
  15. Employ productivity software to solve civil engineering technology problems.



Math Electives

Select four (4) credit hours from the following:

Total Program Hours: 74
