Welcome to SUNYIT Civil Engineering Technology Program

1. Welcome to SUNYITCivil Engineering Technology Program

2. SUNYIT Civil Engineering Technology Program • Leads to a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Technology • Accredited by ETAC-ABET • Approximately 70 students

3. Mission Statement Provide quality undergraduate studies in civil engineering technology. Encourage academic and intellectual achievement of the highest quality and the technical competencies inherent to the field of civil engineering technology. Committed to the integration of these elements in a coherent program of higher learning.

4. Faculty • Lawrence Dunn, PE • Jayne Baran, PE • Adjuncts (NYSDOT-Michael Washburn, C&S Engineers-Mark Arner, Shumaker Engineers-Curt Nichols, Retired NYSDOT-Joe Libritz)

5. Faculty • Lawrence Dunn, PE 20 years experience in structural field SUNY Poly – 19 years M.Eng. in Civil Engr., RPI, Troy • Mark Mattson, PE 13 years experience in structural, construction administration field SUNY Poly – 1 year M.S. in Civil Engr., SUNY Buffalo • Jayne Baran, PE 10 years experience in transportation field SUNY Poly – 20 years M.S. in Civil Engineering, University of Washington, Seattle Adjuncts (C&S Engineers, NYSDOT, Shumaker Engineering, Retired NYSDOT)

6. Practical Hands-on Application of Current Technology Faculty with Industrial Experience Theoretical Analytical Development of New Technology Faculty with an academic background Technology vs. Engineering

7. Expected Proficiencies • Technical Expertise • Teamwork and Communication • Problem Solving • Spreadsheets & Word Processing • CAD (CAD test) • Recommended prior to Capstone Design • Good work / study habits • Academic Integrity • A Commitment to Excellence and Professionalism

8. Schedule (handout) Two Important Tracks: • Math (Precalculus, Calculus I, Calculus II, Upper-level Math) • Structural (Physics I, Statics, Strength of Materials, Structural Analysis, Concrete Design, Steel Design, Capstone)

9. Three Emphases (2 courses) • Structural - Concrete Design - Steel Design • Transportation - Transportation Analysis - Highway Design • Construction • - Construction Estimating and Scheduling - Construction Administration

10. GENED requirements (7/10) • Math • Science • Social Science • American History • Western Civilization (HIS 306 or 370) • Other World Civilizations (HIS 306 or 370) • Humanities • Arts • Foreign Language • Basic Communication

11. Succeeding • Steer your future • Come to class • Complete all assignments • Learning center

12. Engineering Computers • Labs (G225, G225a, G143, 1159) have specialized software for engineering technologies but are only available when building is open • Three engineering computers are located in the Kunsela public lab (across from University Police) 24 hours a day; 7 days a week. • Two engineering computers are located in the library. The library is open Saturday 10 am-4 pm and Sunday from 1-9 pm. The library has a plotter.

13. Miscellaneous Items • Taking a course at another college • Taking a course at MVCC • Intern/coop • If in doubt, check it out!!!

14. Jobs • State Governments • Consultants • Private firms

15. Other Opportunities • Clubs (ASCE, SWE) • Contest (steel bridge) • Minor (math, technical writing) • Professional Licensing (FE/PE) • Graduate School (GPA should be >3.0)

16. Professional License • The faculty encourage graduates to pursue professional licensure • Eligible to take FE in NY after graduation (Agreement in place with State Education Department to apply the semester of graduation) • Eligible to take PE after 6 years of experience

17. Resources • Faculty/Advisor/Chair • Learning center • E-mail (info services for username and password) • Campus Center • Other students

18. Any Questions?