1. Welcome to SUNYIT Civil Engineering Technology Program
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2. 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
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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.
Committed to the integration of these elements in a coherent program of higher learning.  
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4. 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
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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
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7. Proficiencies after Graduation
Technical expertise
Problem solving
Teamwork
Communication
CAD (CAD test)
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 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
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9. “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
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10. 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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11. Jobs
State Agencies
Consultants
Private firms
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12. Other Opportunities Clubs (ASCE, SWE) Contest (steel bridge)
Minor (math, technical writing)
Professional Licensing (FE/PE)
Graduate School
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13. 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
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14. Resources Faculty/Advisor/Chair/Dean Learning center
(info services for username and password)
Campus Center
Other students
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15. 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
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16. 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
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17. Any Questions?
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