June 16, 2011 Civil Engineering Technology- The specialized fields within the Civil Engineering Technology Program include the two concentrations: Structures and Construction. The curriculum combines theory and applications in the Civil Engineering areas. The CET graduates apply engineering principles in performing many of the tasks necessary for the planning, designing and construction of highways, buildings, railroads, bridges, reservoirs, dams, irrigation works, water systems, airports and other structures. They participate in estimating costs, preparing material specifications. During the construction phase they work closely with the contractor and the superintendent in scheduling field layout, construction activities, and the inspection of the work for conformity to specifications. In recent years, a major work area has involved environmental problems. Faculty The top priority for faculty in the CET program is teaching and advising. With many years of industrial experience, they bring their expertise, relevancy and currency to the classrooms. The low faculty - student ratio results in a very interactive and personal classroom milieu. What Courses Will I Take? Engineering Science Engineering Graphics Structural Drawing Statics Dynamics Mechanics of Materials Fluid Mechanics Thermodynamics Analysis and Design Concrete Design Steel Design Timber Design Computer Programming Structural Analysis Mathematics Calculus Natural Science General Chemistry Physics Communication Skills English Composition Effective Speaking Technical Writing Students The low faculty to student ratio provides each student with individual counseling, and advising in meeting graduation requirements. Many Civil Engineering Technology students are working part-time or full-time. The program offers several evening courses to accommodate the working student. The CET program s collaboration with the Internship Center of the college offers possibilities for students to gain industrial experience and earn technical elective credits at the same time. Civil Engineering Technology students are active in the American Society of Civil (ASCE). The ASCE student chapter participates in competitions organized by ASCE and American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), invites guest speakers to their meetings, organizes field trips, hosts social functions, and provides community service. The Colorado Section of the ASCE and the Younger Member Group (YMG) is a strong supporter of the student chapter. Students involved in the ASCE chapter have a strong link to the industry in the Civil Engineering field. All students who are considering a major in civil engineering technology are expected to consult with CET faculty advisor. General Studies Liberal Arts History Social Studies Technical Electives Accreditation The Civil Engineering Technology Bachelor of Science degree program is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission (TAC) of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202, Telephone: (410) 347-7700, www.abet.org.
June 16, 2011 Professional Licensure Metro State students graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in one of the three accredited engineering technology programs are allowed to take the Fundamentals of Engineering (F.E.) Examination under rules and regulations of the Colorado State Board for Registration for Architects, Professional and Professional Land Surveyors. These students can take the exam within 30 semester hours of graduation. The Engineering Technology department offers an F.E. review session once or twice a year. For information about the review sessions go to http://www.mscd.edu/et/fe. Graduates Virtually all CET graduates have been able to find jobs in their field, many times they have been hired before graduation. Opportunities are in federal, state and the private sector as well. Curriculum The CET curriculum gives a solid foundation in technical sciences (statics, dynamics, strength of materials, and hydraulics), technical specialties (engineering graphics, problem solving techniques, surveying, civil engineering materials, engineering economics, soil mechanics, transportation, structural analysis, steel design, concrete design, timber design), mathematics. There are two concentrations within the CET program: structures or construction. Location The Department of Engineering Technology is located in the South Classroom (SO) Building, Room 226, on the Auraria Campus at the corner of the Speer Boulevard and Colfax Avenue, in Downtown Denver, Colorado. More Information If you would like more information about the Civil Engineering Technology program at the Metropolitan State College of Denver, please contact: Metropolitan State College of Denver Civil Engineering Technology Campus Box 61, Room SO 226 P.O. Box 173362 Denver, CO 80217-3362 Phone: (303) 556-2503 Fax: (303) 556-2972 http://www.mscd.edu/et Admission information: Metropolitan State College of Denver Office of Admissions Campus Box 16 P.O. Box 173362 Denver, CO 80217-3362 Phone: (303) 556-3058 http://www.mscd.edu/admissions
CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM Page 3 of 12 Department of Engineering Technology Civil Engineering Technology Major for Bachelor of Science Required Technical Studies: Semester Hours CET 1100 Introduction to Civil Engineering Technology... 3 CET 1215 Engineering Graphics... 3 CET 2100 Structural Drawing... 3 CET 2150 Mechanics I Statics... 3 CET 3120 Engineering Economy... 3 CET 3135 Mechanics of Materials with Laboratory... 4 CET 3170 Introduction to Structural Analysis... 3 CET 3185 Fluid Mechanics I for CET... 3 CET 3190 Fluid Mechanics II for CET... 3 CET 3330 Environmental Technology Processes... 3 CET 4100 Senior Project I... 2 CET 4110 Senior Project II... 1 CET 4130 Soil Mechanics... 3 CET 4135 Foundation and Geotechnical Engineering 3 CET 4150 Highway Engineering and Surveying... 3 CET 4570 Engineering Law... 3 COM 2610 Introduction to Technical Writing... 3 MET 3110 Thermodynamics... 3 MET 3160 Mechanics II Dynamics... 3 One of the following courses: CS 1050 Computer Science 1; CSS 1247 Introduction to Programming: Visual Basic; CSS 1510 Computer Programming: FORTRAN; EET 2340 - Technical Programming Applications 4 Subtotal... 60 Additional Requirements: CHE 1100 Principles of Chemistry... 4 CHE 1150 Principles of Chemistry Laboratory... 1 ECO 2010 Principles of Economics Macro or ECO 2020 Principles of Economics Micro... 3 ENG 1010 Freshman Composition: The Essay... 3 ENG 1020 Freshman Composition: Analysis, Research, and Documentation... 3 MTH 1410 Calculus I... 4 MTH 2410 Calculus II... 4 MTH 2420 Calculus III... 4 PHI 3360 Business Ethics... 3 PHY 2311 General Physics I... 4 PHY 2321 General Physics I Laboratory... 1 PHY 2331 General Physics II... 4 PHY 2341 General Physics II Laboratory... 1 SPE 1010 Public Speaking... 3 Three hours of Level II General Studies Historical*.. 3 Three hours of Level II General Studies Arts and Letters*... 3 Three hours of Level II General Studies Social Science*... 3 Subtotal... 51 *Selecting any General Studies level II course approved for multicultural credit will satisfy the multicultural requirement of three credits. CONCENTRATIONS (CHOOSE ONE ONLY) STRUCTURES CONCENTRATION Required Technical Studies Semester Hours CET 4120 Concrete Design I... 3 CET 4140 Concrete Design II... 3 CET 4400 Steel Design I... 3 CET 4410 Steel Design II... 3 CET 4450 Timber Design... 3 Approved Technical Elective (consult a CET advisor)... 3 Subtotal... 18 Structures Total... 129 CONSTRUCTION CONCENTRATION Required Technical Studies Semester Hours CET 3100 Construction Methods... 3 CET 3110 Construction Estimating... 3 CET 4120 Concrete Design I... 3 CET 4400 Steel Design I... 3 CET 4450 Timber Design... 3 Approved Technical Elective (consult a CET advisor)... 3 Subtotal... 18 Construction Total... 129 If considering graduate school studies in engineering or physical science, students are encouraged to elect the optional mathematics minor. MATHEMATICS MINOR ** (OPTIONAL) in addition to the required CET concentration. Required Technical Studies Semester Hours MTH 1410 Calculus I... 4 MTH 2410 Calculus II... 4 MTH 2420 Calculus III... 4 MTH 3420 Differential Equations... 4 MTH 3130 Advanced Matrix Methods for the Physical Sciences... 4 MTH 3210 Probability and Statistics... 4 - or one of the following courses - CS 1050 Computer Science I ***... 4 CSS 1247 Introduction to Programming: Visual Basic ***... 4 CSS 1510 Computer Programming: FORTRAN ***... 4 Total... 24 ** cannot be used to replace the CET concentration requirement. ***May be used to satisfy computer programming requirement with approval of CET advisor.
Civil Engineering Technology Major for Bachelor of Science Construction Concentration 2011-12 Page 4 of 12 Preparatory Courses High School Prep. Math MTH 1110 College Algebra MTH 1120 College Trig. MTH 1400 Pre-Calculus Notes: CR Only exceptionally good students should take more than 16 hours. It is recommended that courses be taken in a ninth semester, or some courses be taken during the summer semesters MC At least one general studies course must be Multicultural PM- Programming Electives have to be approved by CET faculty advisor EET 2340 recommended TE Technical Electives have to be approved by CET faculty advisor First Semester Second Semester Third Semester Fourth Semester CET 1100 Introduction to Civil Engineering Technology ENG 1010 Freshman Comp: The Essay MTH 1410 Calculus I G.S. Arts & Letters See note MC! SPE 1010 Public Speaking C page5 CET 1215 Engineering Graphics ENG 1020 Freshman Comp: Analysis, Research, and Documentation MTH 2410 Calculus II CHE 1100 Principles of Chemistry CHE 1150 Principles of Chemistry Lab CET 2100 Structural Drawing COM 2610 Technical Writing CET 2150 Mechanics I - Statics MTH 2420 Calculus III PHY 2311 General Physics I PHY 2321 General Physics I Lab See note CR CET 3135 Mechanics of Materials with Laboratory MET 3160 Mechanics II Dynamics PHY 2331 General Physics II PHY 2341 General Physics II Lab ECO 2010 Principles of Economics A page5 B page5 D page5 Freshman Year Sophomore Year
Civil Engineering Technology Major for Bachelor of Science Construction Concentration 2011-12 Page 5 of 12 Fifth (fall)semester Sixth (spring) Semester Seventh Semester (summer) Eighth (fall) Semester Ninth (spring) Semester B page4 A page4 C page4 D page4 CET 3185 Fluid Mechanics I for Civil Engineering Technology CET 3120 Engineering Economy Programming Elective See note PM MET 3110 Thermodynamics CET 3330 Environmental Technology Processes CET 3190 Fluid Mechanics II for Civil Engineering Technology CET 3170 Structural Analysis PHI 3360 Business Ethics G. S. Arts and Letters CET 3100 Construction Methods Optional Internship See note CR CET 4450 Timber Design CET 3110 Construction Estimating CET 4130 Soil Mechanics CET 4100 Senior Project I CET 4400 Steel Design I CET 4120 Concrete Design I Technical Elective See note TE G.S. Social Science See note MC! CET 4135 Foundation and Geotechnical Engineering CET 4110 Senior Project II CET 4570 Engineering Law CET 4150 Highway Engineering and Surveying G.S. Historical See note MC! Junior Year Senior Year
Civil Engineering Technology Major for Bachelor of Science Structures Concentration 2011-12 Page 6 of 12 Preparatory Courses High School Prep. Math MTH 1110 College Algebra MTH 1400 Pre-Calculus First Semester Second Semester Third Semester Fourth Semester CET 1100 Introduction to Civil Engineering Technology ENG 1010 Freshman Comp: The Essay CET 1215 Engineering Graphics ENG 1020 Freshman Comp: Analysis, Research, and Documentation CET 2100 Structural Drawing COM 2610 Technical Writing CET 3135 Mechanics of Materials with Laboratory A page7 MTH 1120 College Trig. Notes: CR Only exceptionally good students should take more than 16 hours. It is recommended that courses be taken in a ninth semester, or some courses be taken during the summer semesters MC At least one general studies course must be Multicultural PM- Programming Electives have to be approved by CET faculty advisor EET 2340 recommended TE Technical Electives have to be approved by CET faculty advisor MTH 1410 Calculus I G.S. Arts & Letters See note MC! SPE 1010 Public Speaking C page7 MTH 2410 Calculus II CHE 1100 Principles of Chemistry CHE 1150 Principles of Chemistry Lab CET 2150 Mechanics I - Statics MTH 2420 Calculus III PHY 2311 General Physics I PHY 2321 General Physics I Lab See note CR MET 3160 Mechanics II Dynamics PHY 2331 General Physics II PHY 2341 General Physics II Lab ECO 2010 Principles of Economics B page7 D page7 Freshman Year Sophomore Year
Civil Engineering Technology Major for Bachelor of Science Structures Concentration 2011-12 Page 7 of 12 Fifth (fall) Semester Sixth (spring) Semester Seventh Semester (summer) Eighth (fall) Semester Ninth (spring) Semester B page6 A page6 C page6 D page6 CET 3185 Fluid Mechanics I for Civil Engineering Technology CET 3120 Engineering Economy Programming Elective See note PM MET 3110 Thermodynamics CET 3330 Environmental Technology Processes CET 3190 Fluid Mechanics II for Civil Engineering Technology CET 3170 Structural Analysis CET 4150 Highway Engineering and Surveying PHI 3360 Business Ethics G. S. Arts and Letters Optional Internship See note CR CET 4450 Timber Design G.S. Historical See note MC! CET 4130 Soil Mechanics CET 4100 Senior Project I CET 4400 Steel Design I CET 4120 Concrete Design I Technical Elective See note TE CET 4135 Foundation and Geotechnical Engineering CET 4110 Senior Project II CET 4570 Engineering Law CET 4410 Steel Design II CET 4140 Concrete Design II G.S. Social Science See note MC! Junior Year Senior Year
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 2011-2012 Page 8 of 12 CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY CET 1100 - Introduction to Civil Engineering Technology 3 (3+0) This course is a cross section of topics in contemporary civil engineering disciplines, with emphasis on the tools of engineering problem solving. Students are taught to work in teams and introduced to the design process and to several tools necessary in a civil engineering career. In this course they develop an appreciation of professional topics to include: ethics, respecting others, and professional societies. CET 1215 - Engineering Graphics 3 (1+4) This course uses CAD software to perform geometric constructions, multi-view projection, section views, dimensioning, and solid modeling. CET 2100 - Structural Drawing 3 (1+4) Prerequisite: CET 1215 with a grade of C or better, or permission of instructor. This course introduces drawings of structural members and connections, including engineering layouts and detail drawings. CET 2150 - Mechanics I Statics 3 (3+0) Prerequisite/Corequisite: MTH 1410, PHY 2321, and PHY 2311, with grades of C or better, or permission of instructor. This course examines principles of statics, studies of vectors, their resolution and composition, forces and moments, force systems and their resultants. It also covers force systems in equilibrium, static friction, centroids, moments of inertia and radii of gyration of areas, shear and moment diagrams. CET 2530 - Route Surveying 4 (2+4) Prerequisite: SUR 1520 for CET majors, SUR 2520 and SUR 2620 for SUR majors, all with a grade of C or better, or Permission of instructor. This course is designed to expand the concepts on circular and parabolic curves and earthwork introduced in SUR 1520 and SUR 2520. Included is the mathematics of spirals, unequal tangent vertical curves, mass diagram of earthwork quantities, alignment profile and slope staking, large scale site mapping, alignment and design, and other surveying techniques required for highways, pipelines, tunnels, transmission lines, water lines, sewers and canals, etc. This course will introduce terrain modeling for site development and environmental concerns. (SUR 2530) CET 3100 - Construction Methods 3 (3+0) Prerequisite: At least junior standing, or permission of instructor. This course provides a basic understanding of the methods used by a general contractor to determine earthwork costs. The student is introduced to the application of engineering fundamentals for the analysis of heavy earth-moving equipment, as well as to the basic concepts of CPM. CET 3110 - Construction Estimating 3 (3+0) Prerequisite: CET 3100; or permission of instructor. This course is a continuation of CET 3100, Construction Methods. It provides a basic understanding of the methods used to prepare a building and/or bridge construction cost estimate. The students learn to do quantity takeoff utilizing plans and specifications. CET 3120 - Engineering Economy 3 (3+0) Prerequisite: At least junior standing, or permission of instructor. This course examines the time value of money as a basis for evaluating economic alternatives required in engineering decision-making. CET 3135 - Mechanics of Materials with Laboratory 4 (3+2) Prerequisite: CET 2150 and COM 2610 with grades of C or better; or permission of instructor. Corequisite: MTH 2410. This course introduces the theory of strength of materials, stresses and strains in members subjected to tension, compression, torsion, and shear. Flexural and shearing stresses in beams, principal stresses, and deflection of beams, column analysis, and indeterminate structures are also introduced. The laboratory component of the course is structured to give students experience in the use of laboratory equipment for conducting axial loading, shear and bending tests on various materials. CET 3170 - Introduction to Structural Analysis 3 (3+0) Prerequisite: CET 3130 with a grade of C or better, or Permission of instructor. This course presents and applies the principles of structural analysis to statically determinate and indeterminate structures. CET 3185 - Fluid Mechanics I for Civil Engineering Technology 3 (3+0) Prerequisite: MET 3160 with a grade of C or better, or permission of instructor. This course covers and studies the engineering applications of physical properties of ideal fluids, real fluids, hydrostatics, kinematics, energy considerations, momentum principle, dimensional analysis, and incompressible flow in pipes and ducts. CET 3190 - Fluid Mechanics II for Civil Engineering Technology 3 (3+0) Prerequisite: CET 3185 with a grade of C or better. This course is a continuation of the fundamentals introduced in Fluid Mechanics I for Civil Engineering Technology, with emphasis on the analysis of forces on immersed bodies, steady flow in open channels, fluid measurements, and the problems associated with unsteady fluid flow. CET 3320 - Environmental Impact Statements 3 (3+0) Prerequisite: At least junior standing, or permission of instructor. This course is a study of the physical and legal requirements of the environmental impact assessment process. Students will learn to do information research and prepare a draft environmental impact statement. CET 3330 - Environmental Technology Processes 3 (3+0) Prerequisite: CHE 1100 or CHE 1800 with a grade of C or better, at least junior standing; or permission of instructor. This course covers chemistry basics, acid-base reactions, biochemical processes and reactions. Also included is an overview of water and wastewater processes following fieldtrip(s) in this area.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 2011-2012 Page 9 of 12 CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY CET 3980 - Internship in Civil Engineering Technology 1-12 (0+3-36) (Variable Credit) Prerequisite: Major in civil engineering technology; junior or senior status; permission of instructor. Supervised by a faculty member within the major department, internships provide practical, hands-on experience in a professional field related to the major. Internship placements must be established prior to enrollment in this course in consultation with The Internship Center. To register with The Internship Center, students must meet the following qualifications: Completed at least one semester at Metropolitan State College of Denver. Sophomore, junior or senior status. Declared major in an undergraduate program. 2.5 minimum cumulative GPA at Metro State. Currently enrolled and taking classes at Metro State. For information and instructions on finding and enrolling in an internship, contact The Internship Center at 303-556-3290 or mscd-internships@mscd.edu. Department Note: that only in extremely rare cases does the ET Department award more than an average of three hours under this CET 3980 course title. Under older ABET accreditation rules a max of eight hours was allowed for CET 3980. CET 4100 - Senior Project I 1 (0+2) Prerequisite: CET 3120, COM 2610, MTH 2420, and SPE 1010 with grades of C or better; completion of all General Studies Level I and II requirements; Senior standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. Prerequisite/Corequisite: CET 4120 and CET 4400 This course requires the planning and designing of a team project in consultation with faculty advisors and industry contacts. (Senior Experience) CET 4110 - Senior Project II 2 (0+4) Prerequisite: CET 4100 with a grade of C or better. In this course, the students will build, test, and demonstrate the project they started in CET 4100. Written technical reports and oral presentations on the project are required. Part of this course involves the student working with a faculty member who acts as a consultant. (Senior Experience) CET 4120 - Concrete Design I 3 (3+0) Prerequisite: CET 3170 with a grade of C or better, or Permission of instructor. This course is a basic introduction to the fundamental principles of reinforced concrete design according to current ACI Code. The course covers flexural analysis and design of beams and one-way slabs, serviceability, bond and development lengths, and shear and diagonal tension. CET 4130 - Soil Mechanics 4 (2+2) Prerequisite: CET 3135 and CET 3185 with grades of C or better, and Senior standing. This course covers the principles of soil mechanics and fundamentals of application in geotechnical engineering. This course covers soil behaviors and mechanical properties of soil, engineering classification of soil, permeability and seepage, consolidation and settlement, shear strength, lateral earth pressures, fundamentals of retaining structures, soil bearing capacity, and slope stability. This course also provides students the opportunity to obtain hands-on experience with some of the laboratory tests, techniques used in geotechnical engineering data collection and analysis methods. (Senior Experience) CET 4135 - Foundation and Geotechnical Engineering 3 (3+0) Prerequisite: CET 4130 with grade of C or better. The course applies engineering mechanics and soil mechanics principles to the provision of safe designs for foundations of bridges, buildings, towers and other structures. This course covers the analysis and design of shallow foundations, spread footings, mats, deep foundations, earth retaining structures and site exploration and characterization. It is a practical design course in foundation and geotechnical engineering. CET 4140 - Concrete Design II 3 (3+0) Prerequisite: CET 4120 with a grade of C or better, or permission of instructor. This course is a continuation of the fundamentals introduced in Concrete Design I, with emphasis on the analysis and design of columns, footings, retaining walls, two-way slabs, and introduction of principles of prestressed concrete. CET 4150 - Highway Engineering and Surveying 3 (3+0) Prerequisite: At least junior standing; or permission of instructor. This course is a specialized course in requirements, functional characteristics, and system characteristics of highway design, incorporating surveying essentials for the civil engineering field. The course develops design methods, procedures, and analysis for pavement design, roadway alignment, and user information for freeways, city arterials, and rural roadways. CET 4400 - Steel Design I 3 (3+0) Prerequisite: CET 3170 with a grade of C or better, or permission of instructor. This course focuses on the analysis and design of structural steel members, based on the latest edition of AISC design requirements and specifications for structural steel. CET 4410 - Steel Design II 3 (3+0) Prerequisite: CET 4400 with a grade of C or better, or permission of instructor. This course is a continuation of the fundamentals introduced in Steel Design I, with emphasis on the analysis and design of structural steel connections, based on the latest AISC design requirements and specifications for structural steel. CET 4450 - Timber Design 3 (3+0) Prerequisite: CET 3170 with a grade of C or better, or permission of instructor. This course focuses on the analysis and design of wood structures based on the latest edition of the National Design Specifications for Wood Construction and Supplement. CET 4570 - Engineering Law 3 (3+0) Prerequisite: CET 3120 or permission of instructor. This course provides the student with a basic understanding of contract laws and regulations, laws that govern the execution of the work being performed under the contract, laws that relate to the settling of differences and disputes, and licensing laws.
Page 10 of 12 Engineering Technology Frequently Asked Questions 2011-2012 (revised June 10, 2011) Does Metropolitan State College of Denver offer Engineering? Yes, MSCD offers a form of engineering called Engineering Technology. Four-year Bachelor of Science Engineering Technology degrees are available in Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical. What is the difference between Engineering Technology and Engineering? - The engineering technology degree is a hands-on, applications oriented method of applied engineering that is primarily aimed at the work force to fit between an Engineer and a Technician, whereas the engineering degree is more of a theory and research oriented degree. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (1998) wrote the following about the difference: Engineer vs. Engineering Technology In addition to the standard engineering degree, many colleges offer degrees in engineering technology, which are offered as either 2- or 4-year programs. These programs prepare students for practical design and production work rather than for jobs that require more theoretical, scientific and mathematical knowledge. Graduates of 4-year technology programs may get jobs similar to those obtained by graduates with a bachelor's degree in engineering. Some employers regard them as having skills between those of a technician and an engineer. Many 4-year colleges offer bachelor's degrees in engineering technology, but graduates of these programs are often hired to work as technologists or applied engineers, not technicians. How do I decide which degree is right for me, Engineering or Engineering Technology? 1. Research the various degree options that are available. 2. Ask questions of different schools. 3. Ask if they have any alumni or industry contacts that you can talk to. 4. Some students find out that they want to switch degrees after they have started the program. The later you switch the harder it becomes. I am interested in computers, what forms of degrees are available? - The college has several degree programs in Computers, some of which are: Computer Information Systems (CIS) from the School of Business, Computer Science (CS) from the School of Arts and Letters, Electrical Engineering Technology with a Computer Engineering Technology Concentration which is part of the School of Professional Studies. Available through MSCD s Individualized Degree Program (IDP) is a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering Technology which is not ABET accredited. I am interested in a second degree. Do I have to take all the classes listed as required? - No, in fact many first four-year degrees satisfy the general studies requirements of the college. Exceptions tend to occur in the general college requirements areas of: a three-credit multicultural requirement (many four-year degrees do not require a multicultural course) and the senior experience requirement (which must be taken in residency at Metro State). If the student in their first degree meets the Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and other requirements, a second degree can be met in a minimum amount of time. An advisor can work out with the student which classes they will need for a second degree. The student must keep in mind we still must maintain standards that are set by our TAC of ABET accreditation and the college. What is ABET accreditation? To quote ABET, Inc.: In the United States, accreditation is a non-governmental, peer review process that ensures educational quality. Educational institutions or programs volunteer to periodically undergo this review to determine if minimum criteria are being met. Accreditation verifies that an institution or program meets the criteria, ensuring a quality educational experience. There are two types of accreditation: institutional and specialized. Institutional accreditation evaluates overall institutional quality. Regional accreditation of institutions is one form of this. Specialized accreditation, however, examines specific programs of study to determine if graduates are prepared to enter the profession. This type of accreditation is granted to specific programs at specific levels. Programs of architecture, nursing, law, medicine and engineering are often evaluated through this type of accreditation. In the United States, ABET, Inc. formally the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology is responsible for the specialized accreditation of educational programs in engineering, engineering technology and engineering-related fields. Programs either receive accreditation or are denied, but they are not ranked. ABET began in 1932 as the Council for Professional Development (ECPD) and was formed to promote the status of the engineering profession and enhance the quality of engineering education. In 1980, the ECPD became the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, focusing its efforts on the accreditation of educational programs. ABET now accredits some 2,300 engineering, engineering technology and engineering-related educational programs at over 500 colleges and universities in the U.S. ABET is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) for its responsibility in these areas. In 1997, ABET expanded its mission to include the accreditation of applied science programs.
Page 11 of 12 ABET is a federation of 30 professional engineering and technical societies. Representatives from these societies, who are practicing professionals from industry and academe, form the body of ABET through its Board of Directors and four working Commissions: Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) Technology Accreditation Commission (TAC) Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) Applied Science Accreditation Commission (ASAC) The ABET Board of Directors sets policy and approves accreditation criteria while the Commissions implement accreditation procedures and decisions. The active participation of practicing professionals allows accreditation to reflect standards set by the profession itself. This approach provides a better-prepared graduate, which ultimately translates into a valuable employee. Why is accreditation important? Accreditation helps many people make important decisions about education including: Students choosing an educational program Parents seeking assurance of a quality education Institutions seeking to improve the education provided by their programs Employers recruiting well-prepared graduates State registration, licensure and certification boards screening applicants for entry into professional practice Industry seeking to voice educational needs to institutions What degrees are ABET accredited at Metro? Only five: Civil Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, and Mechanical Engineering Technology programs are accredited by the ABET Technology Accreditation Commission (TAC). Computer Information Systems, and Computer Science Programs are accredited by the ABET Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC). ABET, Inc. www.abet.org, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202, Telephone: (410) 347-7700. What are the pay differences between Engineering and Engineering Technology? In the early 1990 s the pay differences between the two groups started to disappear as the demand for engineers grew. Our engineering technology grads now are making the same salaries as engineering grads. What is the demand for engineers? According to the Occupational Employment Statistics from Bureau of Labor Statistics over the period 2008-2018: Civil Engineering a 24.3% growth Mechanical Engineering a 6% growth Computer Hardware Engineering a 3.8% growth Electrical Engineering a 1.7% growth Electronics, Except Computer a 0.3% growth What are the salaries (pay) like? From the Wage Occupational Employment Statistics Survey Data for 2010 in Colorado, Source CO LMI, OES. National data Source BLS. Hourly: Occupational Title Entry Level Mean Median Experienced National Hourly Mean Civil $25.45 $38.24 $37.36 $44.63 $39.56 Computer Hardware $34.02 $51.05 $50.03 $59.56 $48.85 Electrical $26.61 $41.97 $39.73 $49.65 $42.20 Electronics, Except $31.51 $45.39 $44.44 $52.33 $44.58 Computer Mechanical $28.31 $44.24 $42.84 $52.20 $39.65
Annual: Occupational Title Civil Computer Hardware Electrical Electronics, Except Computer Mechanical Entry Level Mean Median Experienced National Annual Mean $52,935.00 $79,710.00 $77,710.00 $92,826.00 $82,280.00 $70,766.00 $106,180.00 $104,069.00 $123,887.00 $101,600.00 $55,346.00 $87,292.00 $82,633.00 $103,265.00 $87,770.00 $65,534.00 $94,408.00 $92,443.00 $108,846.00 $92,730.00 $58,877.00 $92,013.00 $89,115.00 $108,580.00 $82,480.00 Page 12 of 12 Can I become a licensed Professional Engineer with an engineering technology degree? Yes, Colorado law and the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional, and Professional Land Surveyors rules allows graduates of an Engineering Technology program that is ABET accredited to sit for the EI and PE exams. When PE or EI is the goal of the student we might recommend an engineering degree program based on that students needs. Certainly the Engineering Technology student should select all electives courses taken with regard to suitability as possible courses that might help passage of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam. Note: We used to display the State of Colorado Revised Statues and Board of Licensure rules as part of this answer on professional licensure. Several changes have occurred in the Colorado Revised Statues and instead of maintaining our own listing we have decided that it is best to refer the student or perspective student to THE COLORADO STATE BOARD OF LICENSURE FOR ARCHITECTS, PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, AND PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYORS. For more information on professional licensure please check these sites: http://www.dora.state.co.us/aes and http://www.ncees.org For professional licensure exam format: http://www.ncees.org/exams/fe_exam.php