1. Welcome to SUNY Poly Civil Engineering Technology Program
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2. 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 75 students
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4. Mission Statement, Program Objectives, and Student Outcomes
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5. Faculty Lawrence Dunn, PE Mark Mattson, PE Jayne Baran, 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)
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6. Adjunct Faculty (1 or 2 classes per year)
Mark Arner, PE
Project Engineer, C&S Companies, Syracuse
Curtis Nichols, PE
Shumaker Engineering
Joe Libritz
New York State Department of Transportation, Retired

7. 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
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8. Expected Entering Proficiencies for Transfer Students
Technical Skills
Spreadsheets
Word Processing
CAD
Internet
Good work / study habits
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9. Proficiencies after Graduation
Technical expertise
Problem solving skills
Teamwork
Communication
CAD (CAD test)
Familiarity with engineering design software
A Commitment to Excellence and Professionalism
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10. 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
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11. Typical Schedule for Freshmen: Years 1 & 2
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12. Typical Schedule for Freshmen: Years 3 and 4
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13. “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 Programming
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
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14. Three Emphases (2 upper level courses)
Structural
- Concrete Design
- Steel Design
Transportation
- Transportation Analysis
- Highway Design
Construction
- Construction Estimating and Scheduling
- Construction Administration
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15. Employment Opportunities
Job Titles (from Exit Surveys )
Employers (from Exit Surveys )
Transportation Construction Inspector
Tester
Project Engineer
Staff Engineer
Structural Steel Inspector
Laborer
Project Manager/Estimator
Sleeving
Inspector 2
Airport Intern
Civil Engineer I
Inspector on Construction
Field Engineer
Developmental Project Management Intern
NYSDOT TCI
Intern
Design/Field
Structural Engineer 1
Junior Engineer
Lend Lease Construction, Interteck
Jensen's Community
Rosch Brothers Inc. General Contractors
New York State Power Authority
C&S Engineers
ATL
CDM Smith
City of Utica
New York State Department of Transportation
Chobani
Erdman Anthony
Clough Harbour & Associates
CME and Associates
Barrett Paving Materials
O'Brien & Gere
JSB Services
Avalon Homes
Southern Tier Insulations
Delta Engineers
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16. Other Opportunities Clubs (ASCE, SWE) Contest (steel bridge)
Minor (math, technical writing)
Professional Licensing (FE/PE)
Graduate School
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17. 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
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18. Resources Faculty/Advisor/Chair/Interim Dean Learning center
(info services for username and password)
Campus Center
Other students
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19. Why SUNY Poly? Cost Campus
SUNY Poly Tuition - $6,170
Tuition at a private institution in New York State offering Civil Engineering Technology - $35,768
Campus
New Buildings (student center, field house, residence hall, Quad C)
Classroom facilities, residence halls and 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
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20. Why SUNY Poly? Program size Faculty
Class size for most courses in the major is 15 to 20 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
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21. Any Questions?
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