Welcome to SUNY Poly Civil Engineering Technology Program 11/13/2018
Civil Engineering Technology Program Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Technology Majority of students in the program are transfer students from the Community Colleges and Colleges of Technology in New York State Began officially accepting freshmen in the Fall of 2010 Program is accredited by ABET Approximately 65 students 11/13/2018
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Faculty Asif Ahmed, PhD Mark Mattson, PE Jayne Baran, PE 4 years experience in geotechnical field (graduate research teaching assistant) SUNY Poly – started fall 2018 PhD in Civil Engr., University of Texas at Arlington Mark Mattson, PE 13 years experience in structural, construction administration field SUNY Poly – 2 year M.S. in Civil Engr., SUNY Buffalo Jayne Baran, PE 10 years experience in transportation field SUNY Poly – 21 years M.S. in Civil Engineering, University of Washington, Seattle Adjuncts (C&S Engineers, NYSDOT, Delta Engineering, NYSDOT, Retired NYSDOT) 11/13/2018
Adjunct Faculty (1 or 2 classes per year) Mark Arner, PE Project Engineer, C&S Companies, Syracuse Curtis Nichols, PE Delta Engineering Mike Pimpinella and Joe Libritz New York State Department of Transportation (current-1 and retired-1)
Technology vs. Engineering Practical Hands-on Application of Current Technology Faculty with Industrial Experience Theoretical Analytical Development of New Technology Faculty with an academic background 11/13/2018
Expected Entering Proficiencies for Transfer Students Technical Skills Spreadsheets Word Processing CAD Internet Good work / study habits 11/13/2018
Proficiencies after Graduation Technical expertise Problem solving skills Teamwork Communication CAD (CAD test) Familiarity with engineering design software A Commitment to Excellence and Professionalism 11/13/2018
Transfer Credit An individual Program of Study is done for each transfer student A maximum of 76 credits of lower division work may transfer Additional transfer credit may be granted for coursework at a 4-year institution and for upper-division coursework 11/13/2018
“Typical” Schedule for Students with Full Transfer Credit - 64 hours Structural Analysis Civil Analysis (Course 1 in Emphasis) Civil Design (Course 2 in Emphasis) & Professionalism Upper Civil Elective Computer Science Elective Economic Analysis Water and Wastewater Systems Capstone Design & Professionalism Calculus I Calculus II Calculus-Based Math Elective Chemistry Upper Division Writing American History or other GenEd Western Civ / Other World Civ Oral Communication 11/13/2018
Three Emphases (2 upper level courses) Structural - Concrete Design - Steel Design Transportation - Transportation Analysis - Highway Design Construction - Construction Estimating and Scheduling - Construction Administration 11/13/2018
Employment Opportunities 11/13/2018
Other Opportunities Clubs (ASCE, SWE) Contest (steel bridge) Minor (math, technical writing) Professional Licensing (FE/PE) Graduate School 11/13/2018
Professional License The faculty encourage graduates to pursue professional licensure Eligible to take FE in NY after graduation Computer Based Test began January 2014 Eligible to take PE after 6 years of experience Download FE manual at NCEES 11/13/2018
Why SUNY Poly? Small school 2019 Rankings #18 in Regional Universities North #8 in Best Colleges for Veterans #11 in Best Value Schools 11/13/2018
Why SUNY Poly? Cost: Tuition: $6,670 Tuition at Private School: $37,124 11/13/2018
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