| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Civil Engineering Technology program at St. Lawrence College is a three-year advanced diploma program that focuses on the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of civil infrastructure. The program provides students with the technical knowledge and skills needed to work in the civil engineering industry. Graduates are qualified for a variety of careers, including construction project supervisor, engineering design technologist, and surveying technologist. The program has a strong emphasis on hands-on learning and is accredited by the Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists (CCTT).
Program Outline
Civil Engineering Technology
Degree Overview: The Civil Engineering Technology program at St. Lawrence College is a three-year advanced diploma program that focuses on the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of civil infrastructure.
#Objectives:
The program aims to provide students with the technical knowledge and skills needed to:
- Design and construct buildings, roads, bridges, and other infrastructure.
- Manage construction projects.
- Ensure the quality and safety of civil infrastructure.
- Apply sustainable design principles.
- #Description: The program covers a broad range of topics, including:
- Surveying: using surveying equipment to collect data and prepare maps.
- Drafting: creating technical drawings using computer-aided design (CAD) software.
- Construction management: planning, scheduling, and budgeting construction projects.
- Materials testing: evaluating the properties of construction materials.
- Environmental engineering: assessing and mitigating the environmental impact of construction projects. The program also emphasizes the importance of soft skills such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving.
Outline: The Civil Engineering Technology program is divided into six semesters. Each semester includes a variety of courses that cover different aspects of civil engineering.
#Semester 1:
- The Subsurface Environment
- Introduction to Physics and Team Work
- Introduction to Technical Drafting and AutoCAD
- Workplace Safety for Civil Technologists
- Technical Mathematics
- Computer Applications in Excel
- Communications for College
- #Semester 2:
- Applied Physics
- Surveying
- Environmental Management
- Introduction to Building Principles
- AutoCAD and Drafting Standards
- Practical Surveying
- Intermediate Math for Technologists
- General Education Course
- #Semester 3:
- Mechanics of Fluids
- Water Quality
- Mechanics
- Advanced Surveying Laboratory
- Basic Calculus
- General Education Course
- #Semester 4:
- Mechanics of Materials
- Fluid Mechanics Lab
- Introduction to Concrete and Aggregates
- Hydrology
- Strength of Materials Laboratory
- General Education Course
- #Semester 5:
- Technical Report
- Soil Mechanics
- Steel Structures
- Highway Technology
- Asset Management
- Reinforced Concrete and Masonry
- Water & Wastewater Technology
- General Education Course
- #Semester 6:
- Asphalt
- Wood Design
- Soil Mechanics Laboratory
- Highway Technology Laboratory
- Work Placement
- Water and Wastewater Technology Laboratory
- Project Scheduling and Estimating
- Construction Management
Assessment: Students are assessed through a variety of methods, including:
- Assignments: Students complete regular assignments to demonstrate their understanding of the material.
- Exams: Students write mid-term and final exams to assess their knowledge and skills.
- Lab reports: Students write reports on their lab experiments.
- Presentations: Students present their work to their classmates and faculty.
- Work placement: Students are assessed on their performance during their work placement.
Teaching: The Civil Engineering Technology program is taught by experienced faculty who are experts in their fields. The faculty use a variety of teaching methods, including:
- Lectures: Faculty members deliver lectures to introduce new concepts and principles.
- Labs: Students participate in hands-on labs to apply the concepts they have learned in lectures.
- Tutorials: Students work in small groups to solve problems and receive individualized feedback from faculty.
- Field trips: Students visit construction sites and other relevant locations to see real-world applications of civil engineering principles.
Careers: Graduates of the Civil Engineering Technology program are qualified for a variety of careers in the civil engineering industry. Some typical job titles include:
- Construction project supervisor
- Construction inspector
- Engineering design technologist
- Drafting technologist
- Surveying technologist
- GIS technologist
- Materials and testing technologist
- Project coordinator
- Quality control administrator
- Site engineering technologist Graduates can find work in the following sectors:
- Civil construction and surveying firms
- Consulting engineering firms
- Facilities management
- General contracting
- Highways and transportation
- Municipal government engineering or operations departments
- Public and private utilities
Other:
- The program has a strong emphasis on hands-on learning. Students complete a significant amount of lab work and field experience.
- The program is accredited by the Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists (CCTT).
- Graduates are eligible to write the National Engineering Technology Exam (NETE) to become a Certified Engineering Technologist (CET).
- The program has a strong industry network. Students have opportunities to network with potential employers and gain valuable work experience through internships and co-operative education.
