CET 1000 Freshman Orientation (1) fall
This course will focus on the skills required by students for success in the CET program. The course may have guest speakers and field trips to construction projects and public facilities that will give the student a picture of the variety of work done by civil engineers and the job opportunities in the field; 1 hour of seminar per week. Prerequisite: None
CET 1011 Surveying I (3) fall
The course introduces fundamental surveying principles and methods, including benchmark leveling, the measuring of distances, angles, and instruction and practice in the care and use of equipment. Areas covered are azimuths and bearings; coordinate geometry; cross sections and profiles; note keeping; computations and field practice relating to traverses; introduction to total stations and point files; and the adjustment of surveying instruments. The basics of construction surveying are discussed; 2 hours of lecture, 3 hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in MAT 1420
CET 1020 Engineering Materials (4) spring
This course studies the materials used in construction, including aggregates, cements, Portland cement concrete, timber, asphalts, bituminous concrete mixes, steel, and masonry. Sources, standard tests, and methods of manufacture and handling are covered. Portland cement concrete and bituminous concrete mixes are designed and tested. Laboratory work includes performance of standard tests and the prepara- tion of technical reports of the tests; 3 hours of lecture, 3 hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: None [Course fee: $30]
CET 1030 CAD for Civil Engineering (3) spring
This course provides a solid foundation in CAD for the civil and environmental engineer. Course covers topics in AutoCAD and Surveying & Civil and requires access to AutoCAD and Carlson Surveying & Civil and Environmental outside of regular class hours. Students should have the ability to move files using Windows Explorer and be familiar with MS Word; 6 hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: Basic computer skills
CET 1031 Engineering & Surveying Computer Applications I (3) fall
This course provides the student with a working knowledge of the use of computers for Civil and Envi- ronmental Engineering Technology. No prior computer training is required. The course is designed to introduce the computer and its operating system in conjunction with laboratory assignments in the use of CAD. The fundamentals of CAD operation and application are presented through the use of civil and environmental engineering topics including site, structural, and environmental drawings. Major graphic subjects include creating and editing CAD primitive and complex entities, dimensioning, drawing con- struction, layout, and output. Spreadsheets are also introduced with applications appropriate to civil and environmental engineering including calculations, quantities, estimates, and graphs; 6 hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: None [Course fee: $35]
CET 1032 Engineering & Surveying Computer Applications II (3) spring This course is a continuation of CET 1031 intended to provide proficiency in the creation and understand- ing of working drawings related to civil engineering. Covered AutoCAD topics include advance AutoCAD entity manipulation, customization, and programming. The student is introduced to a civil survey software package used for site mapping, terrain modeling, and road and utility design. In addition, related technolo- gies such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS), their application, and data sources are discussed; 6 hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CET 1031
CET 2012 Surveying II (4) fall
A continuation of Surveying I, this course gives additional and more detailed information in route loca-
tion and design, construction surveying, and advanced surveying topics. Specialized equipment such as electronic distance measuring instruments and state-of-the-art total stations and data collectors are used in the field labs. Least squares adjustments are introduced. Cogo surveying software is an integral portion of the course; 2 hours of lecture, 6 hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CET 1011,1032; MAT 1420 [Course fee: $35]
CET 2020 Hydraulics and Drainage (3) fall The course includes an introduction to the fundamental concepts of fluids and to the applications of flow mechanics in civil and environmental engineering projects. Topics include closed and open channel flow, precipitation, stormwater run-off, infiltration, ground water, watershed drainage systems, measuring de- vices, buoyancy, and steady flow. Calculations and laboratory work involve the use of precipitation and run-off data; culvert and stormwater system design; flume and hydraulic bench experiments; and the use of current industry standard computer programs; 2 hours of lecture, 3 hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: MAT 1520; PHY 1022
CET 2030 Environmental Engineering & Science (3) fall
This course emphasizes quantitative analysis of environmental problems and introduces the student to engineering methods for treatment and prevention of water, soil, and air pollution. Fundamental concepts of chemistry, microbiology, ecology, and statistics which are critical to environmental analysis and engi- neering design are covered. The laboratory includes both field and indoor testing of water quality as well as field trips to environmental facilities; 2 hours of lecture, 3 hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CHE 1031; MAT 1420; PHY 1022
CET 2040 Statics and Strength of Materials (4) fall
Statics involves the study of vector forces, resultants, and moments and their effect on beams, columns, frames, and trusses. Strength of materials includes the study of material properties; tension, compression, shear, and bending stresses; and the methods of determining centroids and moment of inertia. Laboratory work includes calculation of force and stress analysis, in addition to material testing; 3 hours of lecture, 3 hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: MAT 1520; PHY 1022
CET 2050 Civil & Environmental Design (4) spring
This course studies the design of structural systems, focusing on solid sawn wood and engineered wood products. Structural loads, general framing concepts, structural drawings, and structural systems of wood, reinforced concrete, masonry, and steel are presented. The design of various wood structural members and systems such as tension members, beams, columns, and connections is covered in accordance with relevant design codes. Structural foundations are introduced. Laboratory work consists primarily of the application of building and design codes to design and analysis of structural systems; 3 hours of lecture, 3 hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CET 2040 [Course fee: $10]
CET 2060 Construction Estimates & Records (3) spring
A study of construction planning, equipment, and methods is incorporated with the study of construction contracts, specifications, and working drawings. Various types of plans and specifications are used as a basis for determining the construction methods and materials to be used on a project. These plans are also used for preparing cost estimates and CPM schedules. Earned value analysis and project account- ing is introduced. Computers are used throughout the course for problem solving, estimating, and record keeping; 2 hours of lecture, 3 hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CET 1011, 1032
CET 2110 Mechanics of Soils (3) spring
A study of the basic principles and applications of soil mechanics as used in design and construction is covered. This course introduces knowledge of soil, its formation, actions, and uses. Included are stud- ies of index properties; soil classification; exploration and sampling; compaction; soil strength; erosion control; foundations; and retaining walls. Problems relating to these items are presented and solved. Laboratory testing is done in conjunction with classroom studies to give a more complete understanding of the material. Each student is required to prepare an individual technical report of each test performed; 2 hours of lecture, 3 hours laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CET 2040
CET 2120 Structural Design (4) spring
This course is a study of the design of structural systems using wood, reinforced concrete, masonry, and
steel. The design of various structural members and systems, focusing largely on wood construction but with coverage of other materials, such as tension members, beams, columns, connections, walls, and foundations is presented in accordance with relevant design codes. Laboratory work consists of the appli- cation of building and design codes to the design of structural systems and generation of detail drawings; 3 hours of lecture, 3 hours laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CET 2040 [Course fee: $10]
CET 3010 Evidence & Procedures for Boundary Line Location (3) spring
The purpose of this course is to familiarize land surveying students with the importance of locating the original boundary line between two or more tracts of land, the evidence that needs to be collected, and the procedures for this collection. This course is intended for students who wish to pursue a career in the field of land surveying. The course is also intended for people working in the field of land surveying who wish to obtain a license as a Professional Land Surveyor in the state of Vermont. 3 hours of lecture. Prerequisite: None