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What is Civil Engineering Technology?. SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica-Rome. Jayne Baran, PE. B.S.CE Oklahoma State University M.S.CE Univ. of Washington, Seattle 2 years at Texas DOT 6 years at a local consulting firm 17 years at SUNY IT. What is Engineering?.
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What is Civil Engineering Technology? SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica-Rome
Jayne Baran, PE • B.S.CE Oklahoma State University • M.S.CE Univ. of Washington, Seattle • 2 years at Texas DOT • 6 years at a local consulting firm • 17 years at SUNY IT
What is Engineering? Engineering is the process of conceiving, designing and developing the products and systems of our technological society
Engineering-Many Fields • Civil • Mechanical • Electrical • Chemical • Industrial
What Is Civil Engineering? Infrastructure
Civil Engineering-other • Water/Wastewater Facilities • Hazardous Waste • Sanitary Landfills • Utilities • Facilities • Airports, Harbors
Types of Jobs • Planning • Design • Construction • Management • Sales • Teaching
SUNY IT • Historically a transfer school (jr’s, sr’s, graduates) • Accepted freshmen in fall 2003 (some programs) • Located just north of Utica, NY • Small campus (2300 students) • BS Programs in computer science, engineering, engineering technologies (also nursing, business and some social sciences)
Engineering Technologies at SUNY IT • Civil • Computer • Electrical • Mechanical
Theoretical Analytical Open-ended problem solving Hands-On Applied Application of established techniques Engr. vs. Engr. Technology
Graduate Outcomes • Technical competence • Computer literacy • Oral and written communication skills • Teamwork • Problem solving
Preparation for Technical Fields • Math and science • Welcome the opportunity to learn • Exceed your expectations • Ask questions • Share what you’ve learned with others • Proactive Attitude
Typical 2-yr Schedule (lower) GENED-Humanities, American History, etc----See your Advisor
Typical 2-yr Schedule (upper) 2-course sequence in one of the following civil emphases: -Structural (Steel Design/CTC422 and Concrete Design/CTC424) or -Transportation (Transportation Analysis/CTC340 and Highway Design/CTC440) or -Construction (Construction Estimating & Scheduling/CTC 370 and Construction Admin/CTC470)
Transportation Most popular mode of transportation?
Transportation • Highway Design (see class topics) • CADD (Microstation/Inroads) • Intersections (Roundabouts)
At-grade Intersections • Yield • 2-Way Stop • 4-Way Stop • Traffic Lights • Roundabouts
Roundabouts http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/safety/roundabouts/
Roundabout • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0RcTWEBtYM • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJa-JWTr4dE