Welcome to SUNYIT Civil Engineering Technology Program 4/25/2017
SUNYIT Civil Engineering Technology Program An upper division program offering a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Technology Accredited by TAC-ABET Main feeder schools are Community Colleges and Colleges of Technology in New York State Mohawk Valley Community College Hudson Valley Community College Broome Community College SUNY College of Technology at Canton Approximately 85 students – 70 FTE 4/25/2017
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. 4/25/2017
Faculty Lawrence Dunn, PE Jayne Baran, PE F. Andrew Wolfe, PE, PhD 20 years experience in structural field SUNYIT – 10 years M.Eng. in Civil Engr.,RPI, Troy Jayne Baran, PE 10 years experience in transportation field SUNYIT – 14 years M.S. in Civil Engineering, University of Washington, Seattle F. Andrew Wolfe, PE, PhD 10 Years Experience in transportation engineering SUNYIT – 7 years PhD in Transportation Engineering, RPI, Troy 4/25/2017
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 4/25/2017
Expected Entering Proficiencies Technical Skills Spreadsheets Word Processing CAD Internet Good work / study habits 4/25/2017
Proficiencies after Graduation Technical expertise Problem solving Teamwork Communication CAD (CAD test) A Commitment to Excellence and Professionalism 4/25/2017
Transfer Credit An individual Program of Study is done for each student A maximum of 64 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 4/25/2017
“Typical” Transfer Schedule 64 hours Structural Analysis Civil Analysis (Course 1 in Emphasis) Civil Design (Course 2 in Emphasis) Upper Civil Elective Computer Programming Economic Analysis Water and Wastewater Systems Capstone Design Calculus I Calculus II Calculus-Based Math Elective GENED course Upper Division Writing Chemistry Oral Communication 4/25/2017
Three Emphases (2 courses) Structural - Concrete Design - Steel Design Transportation - Transportation Analysis - Highway Design Construction - Construction Estimating and Scheduling - Construction Administration 4/25/2017
Jobs State Agencies Consultants Private firms 4/25/2017
Other Opportunities Clubs (ASCE, SWE) Contest (steel bridge) Minor (math, technical writing) Professional Licensing (FE/PE) Graduate School 4/25/2017
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) Can take FE in VT before graduation Eligible to take PE after 6 years of experience 4/25/2017
Resources Faculty/Advisor/Chair/Dean Learning center E-mail (info services for username and password) Campus Center Other students 4/25/2017
Why SUNYIT? Cost Campus SUNYIT Tuition - $5,000 Tuition at a private institution in New York State offering Civil Engineering Technology - $28,000 Campus Classroom facilities rated #1 in the SUNY system Residence Halls rated #1 in the SUNY system Buildings and grounds rated #1 in the SUNY system Also highly rated in Computer Access, Safety and Security and Student Health Services – All #2 in SUNY system 4/25/2017
Why SUNYIT? Program size Faculty Class size for most courses in the major is 10 to 15 students Personal attention from faculty Faculty All full-time faculty in the Civil Engineering Technology Department are Licensed Professional Engineers All full-time faculty in the department have significant industrial experience 4/25/2017
Any Questions? 4/25/2017