Civil Engineering and Surveying Technology

Facilities and Equipment
   
Students in this department will own, or lease, a personal laptop computer with a large enough capacity to accommodate applications such as AutoCAD Map, Land Development Desktop, Civil Design, CAD Overlay, 3D-Studio Viz as well as the Microsoft Suite of Programs. The department utilizes state of the art surveying equipment similar to that used in industry. In addition, vendors are invited in periodically to demonstrate new equipment expected to be in use in the near future. The materials testing laboratory is equipped with sufficient apparatus and supplies to accommodate eight crews working at the same time in performing quality control tests on concrete, asphalt, soils and water.
   
Laptop Computer  
This program requires the purchase of a notebook computer. The cost will be approximately $2,000 with several purchase or lease options available. Minimum laptop requirements are needed for this course. For further information, call the Information Technology Department at (701) 671-2523.