ObjectivesIn this 2 year program you’ll be introduced to CAD and drafting techniques, surveying on state-of-the-art equipment, computer-based design systems and all aspects of project management. You’ll acquire the skills and knowledge you need for a successful career within the wide-ranging field of civil engineering.
Practical experienceIf you’d like to gain relevant work experience while you’re studying, Co-operative Education is an optional component of the Civil Engineering Technology program.
Academic titleDiploma in Civil Engineering Technologies
Course descriptionFull-time, Co-op Option
Pre-Quarter Courses Credits
ENGR 190
Orientation 0.5
Total Credits 0.5
Academic Term 1 (Quarter 1) Credits
CIVL 131
Graphical Communications 1 2.0
CIVL 151
Surveying 1 3.0
CIVL 192
Statistics 1.5
ENGL170
Technical/Professional Communications 1 3.0
MATH 185 Technical Math 1 3.0
PHYS 191
Physics 1 Civil/Mechanical 3.0
Total Credits 15.5
Academic Term 2 (Quarter 2) Credits
CIVL 132
Graphical Communications 2 3.0
CIVL 152
Surveying 2 2.0
CIVL 193
Strength of Materials 1 3.0
ENGL 180
Technical & Professional Communications 2 1.5
MATH 187
Technical Mathematics 2 3.0
PHYS 192
Physics 2 Civil/Mechanical 3.0
Total Credits 15.5
Academic Term 3 (Quarter 3) Credits
COOP 100
Workplace Education Prep
(Co-op students only) 0.0
CIVL 133
Graphical Communications 3 1.5
CIVL 146 Highway Design 2.0
CIVL 153
Surveying 3 1.5
CIVL 162
Soils 1 2.0
CIVL 194
Strength of Materials 2 2.0
ENGR 177
Fluid Dynamics 1 2.0
MATH 189
Technical Mathematics 3 3.0
Total Credits 14.0
Work Term 1 (Quarter 4) Credits
CIVL 101
Co-op Work Experience 1 5.0
Total Credits 5.0
Academic Term 4 (Quarter 1) Credits
CIVL 255
Urban Services 4.0
CIVL264
Soils 2 3.0
CIVL 276
Hydrology 1.5
CIVL 279
Fluid Dynamics 2 2.0
CIVL 280 Environmental Engineering 1.0
CIVL 293
Structural Design 1 4.0
Total Credits 14.5
Work Term 2 (Quarter 2) Credits
CIVL 101
Co-op Work Experience 1 5.0
OR
CIVL 202
Co-op Work Experience 2 5.0
Total Credits 5.0
Academic Term 5 (Quarter 3) Credits
CIVL 240
Manging Construction Projects 2.0
CIVL 258
Intrastructure Rehabilitation 1.5
CIVL 265
Soils 3 2.0
CIVL 282
Water Treatment 1.5
CIVL 298
Structural Design Project 4.0
ENGR 253A
Technical Report 1.5
ENGR 278 Engineering Economics 1.0
Total Credits 13.5
Work Terms (Quarter 4 & 1) Credits
CIVL 201
Co-op Work Experience 2 10.0
Total Credits 10.0
Academic Term 6 (Quarter 2) Credits
CIVL 247
Highway Design Project 2.0
CIVL257
Urban Planning 5.0
CIVL 268
Construction Materials 3.0
CIVL 283
Sewage Treatment 2.0
CIVL 297 Structural Design 2 2.0
ENGR 253B
Technical Report 2 1.5
Total Credits 15.5
Part-time, Co-op Option
*In order to receive a Co-operative Education designation, a minimum of nine months and a maximum of 12 months of Co-Op work terms must be completed.
Part-time, Co-op Option
Pre-Quarter Courses Credits
ENGR 190
Orientation 0.5
Total Credits 0.5
Academic Term 1 (Quarter 1)' Credits
CIVL 151
Surveying 1 3.0
CIVL 192
Statistics 1.5
MATH 185 Technical Math 1 3.0
PHYS 191
Physics 1 Civil/Mechanical 3.0
Total Credits 10.5
Academic Term 2 (Quarter 2) Credits
CIVL 152
Surveying 2 2.0
CIVL 193
Strength of Materials 1 3.0
MATH 187
Technical Mathematics 2 3.0
PHYS 192
Physics 2 Civil/Mechanical 3.0
Total Credits 10.5
Academic Term 3 (Quarter 3) Credits
CIVL 153
Surveying 3 1.5
CIVL 162
Soils 1 2.0
ENGR 177
Fluid Dynamics 1 2.0
MATH 189
Technical Mathematics 3 3.0
Total Credits 8.5
Work Term 1 (Quarter 4) Credits
CIVL 101
Co-op Work Experience 1 5.0
Total Credits 5.0
Academic Term 4 (Quarter 1) Credits
CIVL 131
Graphical Communications 2.0
CIVL264
Soils 2 3.0
CIVL 279
Fluid Dynamics 2 2.0
CIVL 170
Technical/Professional Communications 1 3.0
Total Credits 10.0
Academic Term 5 (Quarter 2) Credits
CIVL 132
Graphical Communications 2 3.0
CIVL 268
Construction Materials 3.0
CIVL 283
Sewage Treatment 2.0
ENGL 180
Technical & Professional Communications 2 1.5
Total Credits 9.5
Academic Term 6 (Quarter 3) Credits
COOP 100
Workplace Education Prep (Co-op students only) 0.0