Civil Engineering Technology -- Mission, Objectives, and Outcomes

The mission of the Civil Engineering Technology department at the State University of New York Institute of Technology is to provide quality undergraduate studies in civil engineering technology. The department values and encourages academic and intellectual achievement of the highest quality and the technical competencies inherent to the field of civil engineering technology. The department is committed to the integration of these elements in a coherent program of higher learning.

Program Educational Objectives

Prepare graduates with the skills necessary to enter careers in the planning, analysis, design, management and construction of civil engineering projects.
Produce graduates with an appreciation of the importance of teamwork, professionalism, excellence, and continuous improvement.

Program Outcomes

Graduates of the Civil Engineering Technology program at SUNYIT will have an ability to:

Utilize graphic techniques to produce engineering documents.
Utilize modern surveying methods for land measurement and/or construction layout.
Determine forces and stresses in elementary structural systems.
Employ industry related software to solve technical problems.
Plan and prepare design and construction documents.
Perform economic analyses and cost estimates related to planning, design, construction, and management of civil engineering projects.
Apply basic mathematical, scientific and technical concepts to the solution of civil problem, including hydraulics, hydrology, geotechnics, structures, material behavior, transportation systems, and water and wastewater systems.
Perform standard analysis and design in at least three of the recognized technical specialties within civil engineering technology.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Function effectively as part of a project team.
Recognize the need for professionalism, excellence, and lifelong learning