Civil Engineering Technology Ontario College Advanced Diploma
ObjectivesIn the Civil Engineering Technology diploma program you gain a balanced education in civil engineering theory, combined with practical work in laboratories and in the field. Specialization takes place through a third-year major project. You become familiar with the structural properties of timber, steel, masonry and concrete and study the design of roads, water distribution and sewage and drainage systems. The major business aspects of civil engineering are also covered, as are technical communications skills.
Practical experienceThis program has a co-op component option.
Academic titleCivil Engineering Technology Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Course descriptionLevel One
CIVL1030 Statics
Description: This course deals with the equilibrium of forces and structures as one of the basic concepts of mechanics. Illustrations of real structures and numerous examples are presented in order to demonstrate the conditions for equilibrium. A standard framework for problem-solving is introduced and used to establish the equilibrium of beams and trusses under the applied forces.
Hours: 60
Credits: 4
CIVL1130 Introduction to Civil Projects and Construction Safety
Description: This course introduces the student to the terminology used in Civil Engineering through the study of drawings and specifications. The documents for a variety of building projects, land development projects, as well as, municipal works are reviewed. Further, this course uses information supplied by the Construction Safety Association of Ontario (CSAO) to prescribe safety precautions required on construction sites. The implications of WHIMIS are examined and construction site accidents and safety procedures are discussed.
Hours: 45
Credits: 3
MATH1080 Mathematics I
Description: Prerequisite(s): Grade 12 Mathematics (General Level)
This course provides an extensive review and upgrading of some of the topics taken by students in high school. Its purpose is to ensure that the student has a fluent background in algebra and trigonometry in order to succeed in subsequent work in technology. The material covered includes fundamental arithmetic and algebraic operations, geometry, trigonometry and vectors. Functional notation and the graphical representation of a variety of functions are discussed. As well, the solution of systems of linear equations by algebraic methods and the solving of quadratic equations using examples and problems relating to the building industry are also discussed.
Please note: This course is restircted to students attending a full-tim engineering or Information Technology program.
Hours: 60
Credits: 4
SCIE1150 Science for Technology
Description: This course is designed to increase the student’s knowledge of physics and chemistry as it applies to the field of Civil and Environmental Engineering Technology. It provides a foundation in physics and chemistry that will be useful in subsequent courses in these programs. This course will cover the fundamental concepts of physics and chemistry with respect to such applications as measurement, density, force and acceleration, fluids, heat transfer and thermal expansion of solids, chemical laws, atoms, molecules and chemical equations and reactions. An emphasis is placed on problem solving to illustrate how these concepts of physics and chemistry are used in the field of technology.
Hours: 60
Credits: 4
SURV1010 Surveying I
Description: This course introduces the student to plane surveying as it applies to the construction industry. It deals with the language of surveying, places an emphasis on field work with basic surveying instruments to provide an understanding and familiarity with the measurement and recording of survey information and the processing of that information.
Hours: 60
Credits: 4
Electives: General Education
Description: Student must complete a minimum of 36 Hours
Level Two
CIVL1070 CAD I
Description: This course is designed to develop basic AutoCAD skills learned in Computer Applications by introducing additional commands and techniques. The course includes the preparation and organization of drawing files as well as the commands and techniques necessary to prepare simple, civil engineering drawings for design and construction.
Hours: 45
Credits: 3
CIVL1090 Mechanics of Materials Theory
Description: This course introduces the concepts of stress and strain in structures. Structures deflect, twist and change shape and form under the applied forces. The knowledge of stress and strain is used to develop a consistent approach for analysis of deformations of structures under the applied loads. The concepts of stress and strain are later used in the design, where structures can be made of different construction materials.
Hours: 60
Credits: 4
Pre-Requisites: CIVL1030
CIVL1100 Building Loads and Analysis
Description: This course introduces the students to the philosophy of Limit States Design and Working Stress Design, as well as the building loads as specified by the building codes. The students will learn how to calculate various design loads, such as self-weight, human occupancy, snow and wind. The students will also learn the concept of load transfer in a simple building.
Hours: 30
Credits: 2
Pre-Requisites: CIVL1030
CIVL1140 Technical Drafting and Estimating
Description: This course emphasizes the development of manual drawings to assist in the determination of quantity and area calculations and also in the preparation of cost estimates for a variety of civil engineering applications. In addition, students learn to develop spreadsheet solutions to estimating problems.
Hours: 45
Credits: 3
COMM1180 Effective Technical Communications I
Description: Recommended: The course content is based on the assumption that students can demonstrate competency in the use of the English language.
NOTE: This is course does not qualify for a General Education exemption.
This level-one course is designed to introduce students to industrial and business communications. Emphasis is placed on analyzing audience, determining purpose and effective ordering of ideas for various written communications such as letters and memoranda in the technical environment. As well, all students are expected to participate in group work throughout the semester and are expected to give an oral presentation.
Hours: 45
Credits: 3
CONS1140 Construction Materials
Description: This course introduces the student to concrete, asphalt and other construction materials and their applications in Civil Engineering. Tests on fine and course aggregates are performed to determine their suitability in concrete and asphalt mix designs. The relationship between the flexural and compressive strength of concrete is determined by means of destructive testing on concrete shapes.
Hours: 60
Credits: 4
MATH1090 Mathematics II
Description: This course is a continuation of Mathematics I. It includes the following topics: functions and graphs, exponents and radicals, determinants, introduction to probability and statistics, and plane analytic geometry. In addition, a number of different equation types are solved. These include trigonometric, logarithmic, exponential and non-linear equations, as well as equations containing radicals. The student is also instructed in the use of semilogarithmic and logarithmic graph paper as a means of solving certain applied problems.
Hours: 60
Credits: 4
Pre-Requisites: MATH1080
Level Three
CIVL2010 CAD II
Description: This course is a continuation of CAD I. The student's knowledge of AutoCAD commands and techniques will be enhanced through further AutoCAD instruction. Tips, tricks and advanced techniques are discussed to improve drawing speed and efficiency. Students develop more complex engineering drawings for design and construction.
Hours: 45
Credits: 3
Pre-Requisites: CIVL1070
CIVL2040 Mechanics Of Fluids
Description: This course deals with basic principles of Fluid Mechanics and their applications. It will involve a study of the properties of compressible and incompressible fluids and the importance of these properties in the solution of problems in fluids at rest and in motion. The student will also be introduced to fluid statics, manometers, buoyancy, and kinematics of fluid flow in pipes.
Hours: 45
Credits: 3
Pre-Requisites: CIVL1030, MATH1090, SCIE1150
CIVL2160 Mechanics of Materials Lab
Description: In this course the stress and strain states of structural members are analyzed experimentally and compared with the theoretical concepts developed in the Mechanics of Materials Theory course. Strain gauge techniques and operation of typical laboratory testing equipment are explained and practiced during laboratory projects. Technical report writing skills are emphasized and developed in the preparation of laboratory reports.
Hours: 30
Credits: 2
Pre-Requisites: CIVL1090
CIVL2170 Structural Theory
Description: The course provides the skills required to analyze various structures subject to static and moving loads. Axial force, bending moment and shear force diagrams for bent beams, simple frames and pinned frames are calculated. The concept of influence lines is introduced and used to analyze a variety of structures subject to moving loads. The lecture portion is complemented by computer labs where structural engineering software is used to reinforce the structural theory and to solve more complex structures.
Hours: 60
Credits: 4
Pre-Requisites: CIVL1100
MATH2065 Calculus
Description: This course covers the concepts of differentiation and integration. It begins with a discussion of the concept of a limit which leads to the derivative. Algebraic functions are differentiated by various rules of differentiation and applied problems are solved using the same rules. The concept of the differential and antiderivatives are used to develop the ideas of integration and various topics involving definite and indefinite integration will be discussed. This course serves as an introduction to the applications of differential and integral calculus of algebraic functions where the applications include related rates, maximum and minimum, study of motion, and area calculations.
Hours: 60
Credits: 4
Pre-Requisites: MATH1090
SURV2010 Surveying II (Civil)
Description: This course enhances the student's ability to understand and apply surveying procedures in the field of engineered construction. The principles of circular and vertical highway curves are studied. The total station and data collectors are introduced.
Hours: 60
Credits: 4
Pre-Requisites: SURV1010
Electives: General Education
Description: Student must complete a minimum of 36 Hours
Level Four
CIVL2020 Highway Technology I
Description: This course is an introduction to Highway Design. The student is introduced to the design and construction problems that occur in both the office and the field. Students begin simple geometric road design.
Hours: 60
Credits: 4
Pre-Requisites: SURV2010
CIVL2060 Hydraulics
Description: This course in hydraulics builds on the Mechanics of Fluids course; allowing students to develop theoretical and practical skills necessary to design pipe and open flow systems. Topics that are directly related to Water Resources and Water Structures in Civil Engineering are covered. Subjects such as orifices and restrictives, open channel flow and design, flow control and flow measurement in open channels and culvert design will be examined.
Hours: 45
Credits: 3
Pre-Requisites: CIVL2040
CIVL2080 Project Solutions in Civil Engineering
Description: The student will develop solutions to civil engineering problems using a project management approach. Several problems will be solved during the semester working in a small team environment. Project elements including scope, cost and schedule will be addressed and the student's work will be documented in formal technical reports. Student presentations of their work are also an element of the course.
Hours: 30
Credits: 2
Pre-Requisites: CIVL1070, CIVL1130
CIVL2090 Reinforced Concrete I
Description: This course introduces reinforced concrete as a construction material. Topics include structural properties of reinforced concrete, construction details, and structural design of rectangular beams, footings and slabs on grade.
Hours: 30
Credits: 2
Pre-Requisites: CIVL1090, CIVL2170
CIVL2110 Soils and Foundations I
Description: This first course in Soils and Foundations will serve as an introduction to soils in relation to the field of civil engineering and the construction industry. Concepts such as engineering geology, weight volume relationships of soils, and the classification of soils will be introduced.
Hours: 30
Credits: 2
Pre-Requisites: CIVL2040, CONS1140
CIVL2120 Structural Design (Wood)
Description: This course introduces the student to the principles of structural design and framing as applied to timber structures. The student progresses from framing concepts and loading calculations to size selection and development of working drawings.
Hours: 60
Credits: 4
Pre-Requisites: CIVL1090, CIVL2170
CIVL2210 Introduction to the Global Positioning System (GPS)
Description: This course will introduce the students to Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) as it relates to the surveying, mapping and presentation of data relevant to aspects of the land development industry. Students will be involved in group projects that follow development from the planning and concept stage through the final design and post construction phase. Data will be collected using Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) equipment particularly the Global Positioning System (GPS). Students will be exposed to other GNSS configurations such as GLONASS and GALILEO. Students will be exposed to how GPS data ties in with other information such as aerial photography and infrastructure information from Geographical Information System (GIS) databases as well as incorporating survey data from Total Station equipment.
Hours: 45
Credits: 3
Pre-Requisites: SURV2010
Level Five
CIVL2180 Steel Design and Detailing
Description: This course introduces the student to framing concepts, member design and development of working drawings using steel as the structural material. Principles of connection design and development of shop drawings are also included.
Hours: 75
Credits: 5
Pre-Requisites: CIVL1090, CIVL2170
CIVL3010 Computer Aided Land Development
Description: This course is designed to further enhance the student's computer skills and to expose the student to land development software packages commonly used in industry. Typical civil engineering problems are discussed, evaluated, and solved using land development software packages.
Hours: 45
Credits: 3
Pre-Requisites: CIVL2010, CIVL2020, SURV2010
CIVL3030 Highway Technology II
Description: This course presents the student with a study of geometric design standards for Canadian roads. Functional planning of roadway alignment, intersections and interchanges are also covered.
Hours: 60
Credits: 4
Pre-Requisites: CIVL2020
CIVL3070 Soils and Foundations II
Description: This intermediate course in Soils and Foundations will give the Civil Technology student an in-depth study of topics related to soils and building foundations. Topics such as plasticity and consistency, permeability and hydraulic properties of soils, dewatering, compaction, neutral and effective stresses, and shear strength theory are examined. Laboratory testing of soils will also be conducted by the student.
Hours: 60
Credits: 4
Pre-Requisites: CIVL2110
CIVL3090 Storm Water Management
Description: This course builds student knowledge and understanding of the management of storm water runoff as it relates to the land development process. The course reviews the hydrologic cycle and hydrology. Concepts and definitions developed for storm rainfall, infiltration. Major topics in this course include: storm water runoff, overview of hydrologic cycle, overview of development process, hydrograph, quantity control, quality control, water balance, and introduction to computer simulation models. The student will design storm water management facilities for the development of a commercial property from a green field.
Hours: 45
Credits: 3
Pre-Requisites: CIVL2060
CIVL3140 Masonry Design and Detailing
Description: This course deals with design and construction of masonry elements used in modern buildings. Historical development of masonry structures is followed by study of materials, applicable codes and design procedures. The main goal is to enable students to understand masonry structures and design masonry buildings. Importance of construction detailing which include basic building science rules will also be discussed.
Hours: 30
Credits: 2
Pre-Requisites: CIVL1090, CIVL2170
CIVL3150 Civil Technology Project - I
Description: This is the first half of a two-semester civil engineering design project course. The student, as a member of a group, preferably of two or three, will be required to develop a solution to a civil engineering problem under faculty and industry consultant guidance. The student is required to present a report on the project which includes a full set of complete drawings and written documentation. By end of the first semester, the preliminary design of the selected project will be completed.
Hours: 30
Credits: 2
Pre-Requisites: CIVL2010, CIVL2080
CODE3030 Building Code
Description: This course introduces the student to the Ontario Building Code. The administration of the Building Code Act, building inspections, health and safety aspects of building construction and building classifications are discussed.
Hours: 30
Credits: 2
SURV2020 Survey Camp
Description: The course is intended to provide the student with refined practical skills and an opportunity to participate in extensive field exercises in surveying in addition to the normal field classes presented during the teaching year. Vertical and horizontal controls are established for highway projects.
Hours: 45
Credits: 3
Pre-Requisites: SURV2010
Level Six
CIVL3040 Contract Administration
Description: This course introduces the student to the administration of construction contracts including the management of relations among the client, the consultants and the general contractor. Topics include specifications, quality control, project management, and C.P.M.
Hours: 45
Credits: 3
CIVL3050 Water Supply
Description: This course covers topics relating to water supply such as estimating municipal water supply quantities, water distribution, and water treatment processing.
Hours: 60
Credits: 4
Pre-Requisites: CIVL2060
CIVL3060 Reinforced Concrete II
Description: This course is a continuation of Reinforced Concrete I. The principals of structural design, reinforcement detailing and working drawing development are further explored. Topics include the structural design of slabs, beams and columns.
Hours: 45
Credits: 3
Pre-Requisites: CIVL2090
CIVL3080 Soils and Foundations III
Description: In this advanced course on Soils and Foundations, emphasis will be placed on the geotechnical aspects of foundation design for commercial and industrial buildings. Students will learn about soil consolidation and settlement of foundation structures. Aspects of shallow foundations, bearing capacity, lateral earth pressures and retaining structures are also studied.
Hours: 45
Credits: 3
Pre-Requisites: CIVL3070
CIVL3160 Civil Technology Project - II
Description: This is the second half of a two-hour civil engineering design project course. The student, as a member of a group, preferably of two or three, will be required to complete the working drawing design of a civil engineering project under faculty and/or industry consultant guidance. The student is required to present a report on the project which includes a full set of complete drawings and written documentation.
Hours: 30
Credits: 2
Pre-Requisites: CIVL3150
ENVR3020 Waste-Water Treatment
Description: The course includes estimating the quantities of domestic sewage flows, layout planning of waste water collection systems, design and construction of sewers, sewage treatment processes, disposal of effluent and sludges. It also includes the Private Sewage Disposal Systems for Sewage not connected to sewers.
Hours: 45
Credits: 3
Pre-Requisites: CIVL2060
LIBS1340 Law, Ethics and Professional Practice
Description: This course will cover, in a structured manner, relevant topics and case studies in law, ethics and professional practice related to the work of professionals in Canada. The students will develop proper understanding of the social, historical and philosophical contexts underlying a profession’s legal responsibilities, foundations of ethical decision making processes, principles of professional liability and the general duties of professionals towards the society.
Hours: 45
Credits: 3