Final Draft – Revised
Nov. 10th, 2013
Civil Engineering
Technology
Student Version
Exploring the Profession
Prospective Student Profile
Prospective students should enjoy working in an interactive and challenging
environment. The ability to work both independently and in a team setting is
essential and good communication and organizational skills are an asset.
Program Information
Civil Engineering Technology is a three-year program that trains students in the
management and design of construction projects, in surveying, in environmental
studies, and in the laboratory techniques used in testing concrete, asphalt, soils and
crushed stone. This program is the only one of its kind among anglophone colleges
in Quebec.
Among the skills you will acquire are:
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preparing engineering drawings using both the computer and the drafting
table
developing project management skills such as construction schedules and
cost control
assessing environmental impact of various construction projects
performing basic design calculations for steel, concrete and wood structures
planning, designing, constructing, and managing various infrastructure
projects
designing and drafting a complete preliminary road design project
In your final year, you will participate in a training internship that will allow you to
apply your skills in the field. Graduates may enter the labour force directly or
choose to pursue further studies in engineering at the university level. Depending
on the university chosen, you may be granted extra credits toward your degree
program.
Career Opportunities
As a graduate of this program, you will be qualified to work on the construction of
private developments and public facilities like roads, buildings, and water
distribution and sewer systems. Graduates typically work under the supervision of
engineers.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Admissions
Diploma of Secondary Studies (DES), including:
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Secondary
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V Language of Instruction
V Second Language
IV Science
IV Mathematics
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Secondary IV History
or academic background judged equivalent to the DES.
(Students with a DES missing any of the above subjects may be admitted, space
permitting, but may be required to complete remedial courses.)
Note
For general, non-program specific requirements, please consult the following page:
Admission Requirements
Additional Admission Requirements
▪ Mathematics 564-506 or 565-506 or Mathematics 526
▪ Science 558-404 or 558-402 or Physical Science 436
Application Deadline
▪ March 1 (for Fall semester)
The program begins in the Fall semester; it does not admit new students in the
Winter term.
LESSON PLAN
INTRODUCTION TO ILLUSTRATION
Activity Title:
Introduction to Civil Engineering Technology
Overview:
Duration:
Materials:
Students will get a general idea of what Civil Engineering is about through two
websites and a video. This can be followed by several simple in-class activities that
will help the students to explore the relationship between materials, loads and their
respective shapes. Additional exercises exploring other aspects of Civil Engineering
can also be found at the following website:
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/buildingbig/educator/act_index.html
40 minutes total - 20 minutes website/video/discussion: 20 minutes each experiment
Computers, LCD projector, internet access
Grouping:
Individual / Pairs / Small Groups / Whole Class
Links with the POP Program
Competencies
Key features
Competency I
Carries out a process of career
Exploration
Uses documentary resources in
academic and career information
Competency II
Contemplates his/her learning and
work possibilities
Considers possible career paths in
a time frame.
Process
Role of the Student(s)
PART I
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Website/video/discussion
Log on to:
http://whatiscivilengineering.csce.ca/index.html
For (?) website and
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyqdU5MpaPg
Also Log on to:
http://www.asceville.org/civil_what.html
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Follow-up
PART 2
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Make a list on the board of what you think Civil Engineering
is about. Share that list with a peer, a teacher or a parent.
Explore the websites and video, take note and compare to
original list. Share your comparisons with a peer, a teacher or
a parent.
Ask students to identify some local Civil projects that they
have recently come across such as the new Hospital, new
proposed Bridge etc. Begin to distinguish between the
different disciplines with Civil Engineering such as Roads,
Buildings, Infrastructure, Environment etc. Share your ideas
with a peer, a teacher or a parent. Ask for feedback.
Build a tall tower
The link provides instructions build a tall tower using only
two sheets of newspaper. Build a tower and compare.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/buildingbig/educator/act_tower_ho.html
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Additional exercises exploring other aspects of Civil
Engineering can also be found at the following website:
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/buildingbig/educator/act_index.html
Notes: