Civil Engineering Technology (Optional Co-op)

Description: This co-op work term will provide students with college-approved work experience in an authentic, professionally relevant work environment. Students will be provided the opportunity to connect theory and practice by leveraging their academic training to develop a broad base of vocational skills. The practical applications of this work term will promote students’ awareness of key concepts and terminology in their field, cultivate their problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, encourage their development of professional autonomy and collaboration, and enhance their capacity to analyze and reflect on their demonstrated abilities in the workplace.

• Hours: 420
• Credits: 14
• Pre-Requisites: CDEV1020 OR CEPR1020
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

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 civil engineering drawings for design and construction.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites: CIVL1070 OR CIVL1075
• CoRequisites: SURV2010
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

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: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites:
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

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: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites: CIVL1030 OR CIVL1110 AND LIBS1215 OR SCIE1150 OR SCIE1155 AND MATH1090
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

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: 56
• Credits: 4
• Pre-Requisites: CIVL1030 OR CIVL1110 AND CIVL1095
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description:

This course enhances the student's ability to understand and apply surveying procedures in the field of engineered construction. Emphasis is placed on Total Station surveying and its integration with AutoCAD. The principles of circular and vertical highway curves are studied as preparation for Highway Technology. The total station and data collectors (on-board and/or external) are introduced.

• Hours: 56
• Credits: 4
• Pre-Requisites: CIVL1070 OR CIVL1075 AND SURV1010
• CoRequisites: CIVL2010
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

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 pump selection, flow measurement, open channel flow and design, flow control in open channels and culvert design will be examined.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites: CIVL2040
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

Description: The student will develop civil engineering design solutions using a project management approach. Two separate design projects will be completed during the semester working in a small team environment. In addition to the generation of a complete set of project drawings, project elements including scope, cost, and schedule will be addressed and the student’s work will be documented in a formal technical report/memorandum. Student presentations are also an element of the course.

• Hours: 28
• Credits: 2
• Pre-Requisites: CIVL1130 AND CIVL2010
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

Description:

This course introduces reinforced concrete and masonry as a construction material. Topics include structural properties of concrete, reinforcement and masonry, framing plans and details for reinforced concrete and masonry construction, and structural design of rectangular beams, footings and slabs on grade

• Hours: 56
• Credits: 4
• Pre-Requisites: CIVL1095 AND CIVL2170
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

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, soil properties, earthworks, soil compaction, and the classification of soils will be introduced.

• Hours: 56
• Credits: 4
• Pre-Requisites: CIVL2040 AND CONS1140
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description: This introductory course will expose 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. Projects will include gathering data using Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) equipment particularly the Global Positioning System (GPS) and GLONASS. Students will be exposed to other GNSS configurations such as GALILEO. Students will learn how GNSS data ties in with aerial photography and infrastructure information from Geographical Information System (GIS) databases and other information. Students will also address how to incorporate survey data from Total Station equipment.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites: SURV2010
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

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 AutoCAD Civil 3D land development software package.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites: CIVL2010 AND SURV2010
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description: This co-op work term will provide students with college-approved work experience in an authentic, professionally relevant work environment. Students will be provided the opportunity to connect theory and practice by leveraging their academic training to develop a broad base of vocational skills. The practical applications of this work term will promote students’ awareness of key concepts and terminology in their field, cultivate their problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, encourage their development of professional autonomy and collaboration, and enhance their capacity to analyze and reflect on their demonstrated abilities in the workplace.

• Hours: 420
• Credits: 14
• Pre-Requisites: CDEV1020 OR CEPR1020
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

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: 56
• Credits: 4
• Pre-Requisites: CIVL1095 AND CIVL2170
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

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. Soil bearing capacity, footing design, and retaining wall design will also be covered.

• Hours: 56
• Credits: 4
• Pre-Requisites: CIVL2115
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

Description: This course develops student knowledge and application of storm water management as it relates to the land development process. The course reviews the hydrologic cycle and hydrology. Major topics developed in this course include concepts and definitions developed for storm water management such as design storms, rainfall intensities, infiltration, storm water runoff, review of how the hydrologic cycle effects the land development process, hydrograph, quantity control, quality control, water balance, treatment trains and introduction to computer simulation models. The student will design storm water management facilities for the development of a commercial and residential property.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites: CIVL2060
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description:

This is the first course of a two-semester civil engineering design project. The student, as a member of a group, preferably of two or three, will be required to complete the preliminary design of a civil engineering project 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

• Hours: 14
• Credits: 1
• Pre-Requisites: CIVL2020 OR CIVL2025 AND CIVL2060 AND CIVL2080
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description: This course will explore the civil engineering aspects of land development from initial site investigation to design and construction. Topics will include grading, site layout, servicing, traffic flow and aspects municipal class environmental assessment.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites: CIVL2020 OR CIVL2025 AND CIVL2060 AND CIVL2210
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description:

This course provides an in-depth understanding of traffic engineering principles, methods, and applications. Students will explore the design, operation, and management of road networks to ensure safe, efficient, and sustainable transportation. Emphasis will be placed on traffic flow theory, data collection techniques, and intersection design, along with contemporary issues like smart traffic systems and sustainable transportation planning.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites:
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

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: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites: CIVL2020 OR CIVL2025 AND CIVL2210
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

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 drawing are also included

• Hours: 56
• Credits: 4
• Pre-Requisites: CIVL1095 AND CIVL2170
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

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: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites:
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

Description:

This is the second course of a two-semester civil engineering design project. The students, 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: 56
• Credits: 4
• Pre-Requisites: CIVL3150 OR CIVL3151
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

Description:

This course delves deeper into the design, operation, and management of municipal water and wastewater systems. Students will gain an advanced understanding of the engineering principles and practices required to develop sustainable urban water supply systems and wastewater management infrastructure.Key topics include water distribution networks, pumping systems, storage facilities, stormwater management, advanced wastewater treatment processes, and reuse technologies. The course also explores regulatory frameworks, environmental impacts, and emerging trends in municipal water and wastewater engineering.Through a variety of applied evaluations students will develop the skills necessary to address real-world challenges in municipal water and wastewater systems, preparing them for roles in civil engineering design, consulting, and municipal infrastructure management.

• Hours: 56
• Credits: 4
• Pre-Requisites:
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

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: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites:
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

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, area, volume and centroids of areas and centroids of volume calculations.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites: MATH1090
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.