Civil Engineering Technology

Associate Degree in Applied Science

Program number: 106071

• Overview
• Admission
• Curriculum
• Outcomes
• Careers

Overview

Overview

Civil engineers design and build important parts of our infrastructure, such as roads, bridges, dams and water supply systems. As a student in Madison College's Civil Engineering Technology program, you will train to assist engineers and land surveyors in: 

• Planning: Determine the scope of the project, what data will be required to complete the project, the most appropriate technique to gather the required data, and review agencies that will be involved in the project.
• Scheduling: Determine the schedule of the design and construction phases of a project, prepare for public meetings and identify meeting dates.
• Designing: Use design software to prepare plans for transportation projects, municipal sewer and water projects, and land development projects.
• Estimating: Perform estimates of quantities used in a project, as well as the expected cost of engineering projects.
• Surveying: Perform field surveys for design and construction of engineering projects, land developments and retracement surveys, including route surveys, topographic surveys and subdivision surveys.
• Observing and Inspecting Construction: Observe the construction of highways, bridges, buildings and other structures to ensure they are constructed in accordance with the engineers' plan, as well as perform material testing to ensure materials are in accordance with design specifications.

Program Details

​Students in the Civil Engineering Technology program can attend full time.

Civil Engineering Technology program classes may be offered at these Madison College campuses:

• Madison - Truax

Explore financial aid eligibility for Civil Engineering Technology.

All courses for this program are offered only in person.

Civil Engineering: Highway

Admission

Admission

To Apply

View the admission requirements for application deadlines, materials and requirements.

• Review the admission checklist to learn how to apply to a program or certificate at Madison College.
• Attend an Academic Information Session to get started in the admission process.
• Visit MATC to learn more about the Madison College experience, including campus tours and program open houses.

After Acceptance

Once you are admitted into your program, review the Start of Semester Checklist to prepare for your first day of classes at MATC. 

Questions?

Contact the Enrollment Center at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or (608) 246-6210. 

Curriculum

Curriculum

The courses listed below outline the requirements for completion for students officially admitted in the 2017-2018 academic year. Requirements for completion may vary depending on the semester in which a student is admitted or may be completed by other equivalent courses. Current/continuing students should consult their Academic Requirements report available through their student account for specific requirements and equivalent courses.

First Semester

10-607-120

Methods In Civil Engineering

2 credits

10-607-155

Survey 1

3 credits

10-801-195

Written Communication

3 credits

10-804-114

College Technical Math 1B

2 credits

10-809-195

Economics

3 credits

10-809-199

Psychology Of Human Relations

3 credits

10-607-125

Intro To Cad Civil Engineer

2 credits

Second Semester

10-103-133

Excel - Beginning

1 credits

10-607-147

Civil Drawing 1

3 credits

10-607-149

Aggregates And Concrete

2 credits

10-607-156

Survey 2

3 credits

10-607-193

Career Development - Civil Engineering Program

1 credits

10-804-116

College Technical Math 2

4 credits

10-806-154

General Physics 1

4 credits

Third Semester

10-607-148

Civil Drawing 2

2 credits

10-607-158

Survey 3

3 credits

10-607-160

Soils

2 credits

10-607-172

Stormwater Management

2 credits

10-607-177

Legal Elements Engineering

2 credits

10-801-197

Technical Reporting

3 credits

 

Elective

3 Credits

Fourth Semester

10-607-133

Estimating

3 credits

10-607-161

Project - Civil Engineering Technology Program

3 credits

10-607-171

Construction Materials -Civil Engineering Technician Program

2 credits

10-607-179

Intro to Geographical Information Systems (GIS)

2 credits

10-607-182

Water Supply and Sewerage

2 credits

 

Elective

3 Credits

Outcomes

Outcomes

MATC's Civil Engineering Technology program graduates are prepared to:  

• Communicate clearly and effectively in oral and written format.
• Apply civil engineering design principles to all facets of planning an engineering project.
• Demonstrate and apply fundamental surveying skills.
• Operate technical computer software, hardware and instruments to perform civil engineering procedures.
• Perform fundamental construction materials tests.
• Demonstrate professional work ethics and positive interpersonal skills in the workplace.
• Assume responsibility for continuing education to remain current in the civil engineering profession. 

 

Careers

Earning your associate degree in applied science in the Civil Engineering Technology program at Madison Area Technical College prepares you for valuable work as:  

• Civil Engineering Technician
• Construction Inspector
• Land Survey Technician
• CAD Technician
• GIS Technician
• Materials Testing Technician
• Construction Estimator

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