1. Welcome to SUNY Poly Civil Engineering Technology Program
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2. SUNY Poly Civil Engineering Technology Program
Program offering a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Technology
Accredited by ETAC-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
Approximately 70 students
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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.
Integrate these elements in a coherent program of higher learning.  
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4. Faculty Lawrence Dunn, PE Mark Mattson, PE Jayne Baran, PE
20 years experience in structural field
SUNY Poly – 20 years
M.Eng. in Civil Engr., RPI, Troy
Mark Mattson, PE
13 years experience in structural, construction administration field
SUNY Poly – 2 years
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, Shumaker Engineering, Retired NYSDOT)
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5. 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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6. Expected Entering Proficiencies
Technical Skills
Spreadsheets
Word Processing
CAD
Internet
Good work / study habits
Academic Integrity
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7. Proficiencies after Graduation
Technical expertise
Problem solving
Teamwork
Communication
CAD (CAD test)
Recommended prior to Capstone Design
A Commitment to Excellence and Professionalism
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8. Transfer Credit
An individual Program of Study is done for each 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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9. Graduation Requirements
Students are ultimately responsible for graduation requirements
Graduation requirements are found in the undergraduate catalog (now online)
We highly recommend you see your advisor before you register for classes
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10. “Typical” Schedule-64 hours
Structural Analysis & Professionalism
Civil Analysis (Course 1 in Emphasis)
Civil Design (Course 2 in Emphasis)
Upper Civil Elective
Chemistry
Computer Science Elective
Economic Analysis & Professionalism
Capstone Design & Professionalism
Calculus I
Calculus II
Calculus-Based Math Elective
Water and Wastewater Systems
Upper Division Writing
Humanities or GENED course
Beh/Soc Science or GENED course
Oral Communication
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11. Three Emphases (2 courses)
Structural
- Concrete Design
- Steel Design
Transportation
- Transportation Analysis
- Highway Design
Construction
- Construction Estimating and Scheduling
- Construction Administration
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12. GENED requirements Math Science Social Science American History
Western Civilization
Other World Civilizations
Humanities
Arts (assumed waiver)
Foreign Language (assumed waiver)
Basic Communication
Note: Math, Science & Communication required. Must complete 4 of the remaining 7. HIS 306 or 370 count towards 5 and 6.
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13. Miscellaneous Items Taking a course at another college Intern/coop
If in doubt, check it out!!!
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14. Jobs
State Governments
Consultants
Private firms
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15. Other Opportunities Clubs (ASCE, SWE) Contest (steel bridge)
Minor (math, technical writing)
Professional Licensing (FE/PE)
Graduate School
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16. Professional License
The faculty encourage graduates to pursue professional licensure
Eligible to take FE online in NY after graduation
Can take FE through VT before graduation
Eligible to take PE after 6 years of experience
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17. Resources Faculty/Advisor/Chair Learning center
(info services for username and password)
Campus/Studen Center
Other students
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18. Any Questions?
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19. Course Numbers Structural Analysis – CTC 320
Calculus I – MAT 121 (MAT 151)
Upper Division Writing – COM 306
Oral Communication-COM 300
History of Science & Technology-HIS 306
Statics–CTC 218;
Strength of Materials-CTC 222
Microstation - CTC 212
Engineering Economics – CTC 475
Calculus II – MAT 122 (MAT 152)
IS 341-GIS
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