The Civil Engineering Technology program at Algonquin College is a continuation of the Construction Engineering Technician program that allows graduates to pursue a wider variety of careers related to civil construction.
Our Program
This Three-Year Ontario College Advanced Diploma program is a continuation of the Construction Engineering Technician program and allows graduates to pursue a wider variety of careers related to civil construction. Students focus on more advanced topics including project administration, civil estimating, design of steel structures, and highway and environmental engineering. In addition, students broaden their skills in other civil engineering sub-disciplines, such as statics, structural analysis, hydraulics, GIS, water and waste water technology and geotechnical materials.
With departmental approval, students may complete two optional paid full-time co-op work terms during the Spring/Summer months.
This program is part of Algonquin's mobile learning initiative. All students entering into the program are expected to have and use a laptop or mobile computing device that meets or exceeds the recommended hardware requirements as designated by the program. Students in mobile learning programs will use their devices to enhance their learning experience, obtain and work with course materials, participate in collaborative and mlearning environments and become skilled, confident users of the technologies used within an educational environment and workplace. Hardware and software specifications are outlined at http://mlearning.algonquincollege.com . Computers and supplies can be purchased directly from Algonquin's New Technology Store at educational rates.
SUCCESS FACTORS
This program is well-suited for students who:
Can work independently to contribute to problems-solving teams. Enjoy using math and physics to solve technical problems. Want a variety of opportunities to specialize in their career. Want to make a lasting difference in their community. Enjoy working on complex projects. Are able to meet challenging deadlines. Your Career
Similar to the Construction Engineering Technician program, graduates may find employment in many areas of the construction industry, including cost estimating of residential, commercial, and civil projects, surveying, project management, building inspection, materials testing and quality control and construction inspection. There is generally more opportunity for advancement for a graduate at the technologist level compared to the technician level.
Courses
Programs at Algonquin College are delivered using a variety of
instruction modes. Courses may be offered in the classroom or lab,
entirely online, or in a hybrid mode which combines classroom
sessions with online learning activities. Upon registration, each
full-time student is provided an Algonquin email account which is
used to communicate important information about program or course
events.
Level: 01
Hours
CON8101
The principles of residential building and estimating are essential tools for the modern workplace. Plan reading and construction methods for residential wood-frame construction are introduced. Examples of residential plans are used, along with the Ontario and/or National Building Code, to explain construction procedures. Students learn an organized approach to properly take off the quantities of materials required, price the items and assemble a complete cost estimate.
Residential Building/Estimating
The principles of residential building and estimating are essential tools for the modern workplace. Plan reading and construction methods for residential wood-frame construction are introduced. Examples of residential plans are used, along with the Ontario and/or National Building Code, to explain construction procedures. Students learn an organized approach to properly take off the quantities of materials required, price the items and assemble a complete cost estimate.
60.0
CON8411
Grounding in the physical characteristics and standard testing methods of materials, such as soils and aggregates are essential to students of construction engineering disciplines. Lectures are reinforced with labs to provide a foundational level of competence in the vocabulary and vocational skills related to materials used in construction projects. Students are exposed to strength of materials testing, as well as standard sieve, compression and Proctor testing methods.
Construction Materials I
Grounding in the physical characteristics and standard testing methods of materials, such as soils and aggregates are essential to students of construction engineering disciplines. Lectures are reinforced with labs to provide a foundational level of competence in the vocabulary and vocational skills related to materials used in construction projects. Students are exposed to strength of materials testing, as well as standard sieve, compression and Proctor testing methods.
45.0
GIS5001
Geographic information affects many decisions made by businesses, communities and increasingly, by individuals. By exploring basic geographic concepts, such as location, coordinate systems, thematic mapping and Geographic Information Systems (GIS), students are introduced to scientific and analytical geography. Topics include historical settlement patterns, spatial relationships between multiple geographic phenomena and the ethical use of geographic information. Students examine geographic data to analyze and reflect on patterns in social and physical geography.
Geographic Information Systems
Geographic information affects many decisions made by businesses, communities and increasingly, by individuals. By exploring basic geographic concepts, such as location, coordinate systems, thematic mapping and Geographic Information Systems (GIS), students are introduced to scientific and analytical geography. Topics include historical settlement patterns, spatial relationships between multiple geographic phenomena and the ethical use of geographic information. Students examine geographic data to analyze and reflect on patterns in social and physical geography.
45.0
MAT8050
Students study the manipulation of algebraic expressions as a foundation for advanced mathematical concepts. Students solve a variety of measurement problems involving Imperial and SI units. They study the properties of lines and angles. They calculate the perimeter and area of basic geometric figures and calculate the surface area and volume of solid geometric figures. Students manipulate trigonometric functions of acute and obtuse angles. They solve problems involving the trigonometry of right triangles and vectors.
Geometry and Trigonometry
Students study the manipulation of algebraic expressions as a foundation for advanced mathematical concepts. Students solve a variety of measurement problems involving Imperial and SI units. They study the properties of lines and angles. They calculate the perimeter and area of basic geometric figures and calculate the surface area and volume of solid geometric figures. Students manipulate trigonometric functions of acute and obtuse angles. They solve problems involving the trigonometry of right triangles and vectors.
45.0
SAF8408
Knowledge of occupational health and safety is increasingly important as a means of maintaining the functionality of a well-educated and highly-trained workforce. Students are exposed to regulations and standards related to the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS).
Health and Safety
Knowledge of occupational health and safety is increasingly important as a means of maintaining the functionality of a well-educated and highly-trained workforce. Students are exposed to regulations and standards related to the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS).
15.0
SUR8411
The use of tapes, levels, transits/theodolites, and total stations to determine distances, angles, and elevations for survey applications, such as level loops, profiles, cross sections and traverses are covered. Students work in groups to carry out survey exercises.
Construction Surveying I
The use of tapes, levels, transits/theodolites, and total stations to determine distances, angles, and elevations for survey applications, such as level loops, profiles, cross sections and traverses are covered. Students work in groups to carry out survey exercises.
60.0
Level: 02
Hours
CON8102
The principles of commercial building and estimating are essential tools for the modern workplace. Plan reading and construction methods for commercial construction are introduced. Examples of commercial plans are used, along with the Ontario and/or National Building Code to illustrate construction procedures. Students gain an organized approach to properly take off the quantities of materials required, price the items and assemble a complete cost estimate.
Commercial Building/Estimating
The principles of commercial building and estimating are essential tools for the modern workplace. Plan reading and construction methods for commercial construction are introduced. Examples of commercial plans are used, along with the Ontario and/or National Building Code to illustrate construction procedures. Students gain an organized approach to properly take off the quantities of materials required, price the items and assemble a complete cost estimate.
60.0
CON8412
A grounding in the physical characteristics and standard testing methods of materials, such as concrete, asphalt, steel and wood are essential to students of construction engineering disciplines. Lectures are reinforced with labs to provide a more advanced level of competence in the vocabulary and vocational skills related to materials used in construction projects.
Construction Materials II
A grounding in the physical characteristics and standard testing methods of materials, such as concrete, asphalt, steel and wood are essential to students of construction engineering disciplines. Lectures are reinforced with labs to provide a more advanced level of competence in the vocabulary and vocational skills related to materials used in construction projects.
60.0
ENG8101
Statics is the study of bodies at rest or of forces in equilibrium. This introductory course leads to more advanced topics in structural design. Students explore the physics of forces acting on simple structures, such as beams and trusses, as well as more complex structures, such as wall sections. The effects of loads on these structures is calculated, analyzed and illustrated with standard representation techniques used in the industry.
Statics
Statics is the study of bodies at rest or of forces in equilibrium. This introductory course leads to more advanced topics in structural design. Students explore the physics of forces acting on simple structures, such as beams and trusses, as well as more complex structures, such as wall sections. The effects of loads on these structures is calculated, analyzed and illustrated with standard representation techniques used in the industry.
60.0
ENL1813T
Communication remains an essential skill sought by employers, regardless of discipline or field of study. Using a practical, vocation-oriented approach, students focus on meeting the requirements of effective communication. Through a combination of lectures, exercises, and independent learning, students practise writing, speaking, reading, listening, locating and documenting information, and using technology to communicate professionally. Students develop and strengthen communication skills that contribute to success in both educational and workplace environments.
Communications I
Communication remains an essential skill sought by employers, regardless of discipline or field of study. Using a practical, vocation-oriented approach, students focus on meeting the requirements of effective communication. Through a combination of lectures, exercises, and independent learning, students practise writing, speaking, reading, listening, locating and documenting information, and using technology to communicate professionally. Students develop and strengthen communication skills that contribute to success in both educational and workplace environments.
45.0
MAT8051
Students review the manipulation of algebraic expressions as a foundation for advanced mathematical concepts. Students solve 2x2 and 3x3 systems of linear equations. Students factor algebraic expressions using common factors, difference of squares and techniques for factoring trinomials. They simplify, add, subtract, multiply and divide rational expressions and solve equations involving fractions. Students solve quadratic equations. Students manipulate radicals and algebraic expressions with fractional exponents. Students study the properties of exponential and logarithmic functions. They evaluate exponential and logarithmic expressions and solve exponential and logarithmic equations.
Algebra
Students review the manipulation of algebraic expressions as a foundation for advanced mathematical concepts. Students solve 2x2 and 3x3 systems of linear equations. Students factor algebraic expressions using common factors, difference of squares and techniques for factoring trinomials. They simplify, add, subtract, multiply and divide rational expressions and solve equations involving fractions. Students solve quadratic equations. Students manipulate radicals and algebraic expressions with fractional exponents. Students study the properties of exponential and logarithmic functions. They evaluate exponential and logarithmic expressions and solve exponential and logarithmic equations.
45.0
SUR8412
The practical application of survey theory and skills to the civil engineering field is covered. Topics include horizontal, vertical, and spiral curve calculations and calculating roadway superelevations (roadway banking).
Construction Surveying II
The practical application of survey theory and skills to the civil engineering field is covered. Topics include horizontal, vertical, and spiral curve calculations and calculating roadway superelevations (roadway banking).
45.0
WKT2100
Prior to their first co-op work term, students study cooperative education and work term objectives, policies and procedures, strategies for employability and on-the-job protocols.
Cooperative Education Work Term Preparation
Prior to their first co-op work term, students study cooperative education and work term objectives, policies and procedures, strategies for employability and on-the-job protocols.
12.0
Choose one from equivalencies:
Hours
GED0192
Students choose one course, from a group of general education electives, which meets one of the following four theme requirements: Arts in Society, Civic Life, Social and Cultural Understanding, and Personal Understanding.
General Education Elective
Students choose one course, from a group of general education electives, which meets one of the following four theme requirements: Arts in Society, Civic Life, Social and Cultural Understanding, and Personal Understanding.
45.0
Co-op option (Fall start date only): with departmental approval
Hours
WKT2101
With departmental approval, students complete an optional paid full-time work term during the Spring/Summer months. The placement is monitored by the College and assignments, including a final report must be completed for a pass/fail mark. College provides assistance in finding a placement.
Work Term 1
With departmental approval, students complete an optional paid full-time work term during the Spring/Summer months. The placement is monitored by the College and assignments, including a final report must be completed for a pass/fail mark. College provides assistance in finding a placement.
Level: 03
Hours
CAD8400
An introduction to computer-aided drafting using AutoCAD software is provided. Students learn to produce drawings based on practical construction requirements.
AutoCAD I
An introduction to computer-aided drafting using AutoCAD software is provided. Students learn to produce drawings based on practical construction requirements.
45.0
CON8404
The principles of estimating civil engineering projects allow planners and contractors to accurately predict the costs and the impact of their activity. Building on the organized approach learned in earlier estimating courses, focus is placed on the theories and practices related to civil projects, such as roads, bridges and municipal services, such as sewers and water mains.
Civil Estimating
The principles of estimating civil engineering projects allow planners and contractors to accurately predict the costs and the impact of their activity. Building on the organized approach learned in earlier estimating courses, focus is placed on the theories and practices related to civil projects, such as roads, bridges and municipal services, such as sewers and water mains.
45.0
CON8436
A building is a complex structure, made up of many systems, that must work in harmony to produce a working environment. Students are introduced to the theoretical concepts of Air Distribution Systems, Hydronic Heating Systems, Electrical Power Distribution and building protection equipment. Students learn how these interact with the design of a building.
Building Systems
A building is a complex structure, made up of many systems, that must work in harmony to produce a working environment. Students are introduced to the theoretical concepts of Air Distribution Systems, Hydronic Heating Systems, Electrical Power Distribution and building protection equipment. Students learn how these interact with the design of a building.
45.0
ENG8102
It is important to understand how materials react to the environment in which they are used. This introductory theory course lays the necessary foundation for the more advanced structural design courses. The effect of internal axial load, shear and bending moment on simple structural members is studied. The effects are expressed quantitatively in terms of stress and strain. Students assess the adequacy of typical members, such as beams, columns and shafts to predict theoretically various failure modes in these members.
Strength of Materials
It is important to understand how materials react to the environment in which they are used. This introductory theory course lays the necessary foundation for the more advanced structural design courses. The effect of internal axial load, shear and bending moment on simple structural members is studied. The effects are expressed quantitatively in terms of stress and strain. Students assess the adequacy of typical members, such as beams, columns and shafts to predict theoretically various failure modes in these members.
45.0
ENG8411
It is important to understand how human-made structures react to the environment in which they are used. The relationship between the applied loads on structures, and the resulting stress and deformation (expressed as strain) is introduced. Other topics introduced include the relationship between stress, strain, and the Modulus of Elasticity in materials and an introduction to elementary design of structural members. Finally, an analysis of statically determinate beams, deflections and column buckling is carried out.
Structural Analysis
It is important to understand how human-made structures react to the environment in which they are used. The relationship between the applied loads on structures, and the resulting stress and deformation (expressed as strain) is introduced. Other topics introduced include the relationship between stress, strain, and the Modulus of Elasticity in materials and an introduction to elementary design of structural members. Finally, an analysis of statically determinate beams, deflections and column buckling is carried out.
45.0
ENG8454
Knowledge of the properties and qualities of earthen material is a key element of construction engineering proficiency. The science of geotechnical materials as they are used in human constructions is covered. The analysis of soils, the engineering of foundations and the safe excavating of earth in construction activity is introduced. Topics covered include soil typology, classification, and characterization, as well as the various methods of testing soils and evaluating the results.
Geotechnical Materials
Knowledge of the properties and qualities of earthen material is a key element of construction engineering proficiency. The science of geotechnical materials as they are used in human constructions is covered. The analysis of soils, the engineering of foundations and the safe excavating of earth in construction activity is introduced. Topics covered include soil typology, classification, and characterization, as well as the various methods of testing soils and evaluating the results.
45.0
MGT8400
The quality of planning, preparation, and oversight is a key factor in the success or failure of construction projects. The principles of planning, administering, scheduling and monitoring the costs of a construction project are introduced. Topics include types of contractual arrangements, the stages and components of the tendering process, and the typical steps and processes involved in the administration of a construction project from planning to completion.
Project Administration
The quality of planning, preparation, and oversight is a key factor in the success or failure of construction projects. The principles of planning, administering, scheduling and monitoring the costs of a construction project are introduced. Topics include types of contractual arrangements, the stages and components of the tendering process, and the typical steps and processes involved in the administration of a construction project from planning to completion.
45.0
Co-op option (Winter start date only): with departmental approval
Hours
WKT2101
With departmental approval, students complete an optional paid full-time work term during the Spring/Summer months. The placement is monitored by the College and assignments, including a final report must be completed for a pass/fail mark. College provides assistance in finding a placement.
Work Term 1
With departmental approval, students complete an optional paid full-time work term during the Spring/Summer months. The placement is monitored by the College and assignments, including a final report must be completed for a pass/fail mark. College provides assistance in finding a placement.
Level: 04
Hours
CAD8405
The preparation of drawings based on practical applications is emphasized.
AutoCAD II
The preparation of drawings based on practical applications is emphasized.
45.0
CON8413
An understanding of the standards and legal responsibilities associated with planning and building is essential to working successfully in the province of Ontario. Various legal instruments (principally the Ontario Building Code [OBC]) are surveyed and the knowledge gained is supported through lectures and practical assignments. An introduction to the structure and content of the OBC with an emphasis on Division B, Parts 3 and 9 (commercial buildings) is provided.
Construction Building Code
An understanding of the standards and legal responsibilities associated with planning and building is essential to working successfully in the province of Ontario. Various legal instruments (principally the Ontario Building Code [OBC]) are surveyed and the knowledge gained is supported through lectures and practical assignments. An introduction to the structure and content of the OBC with an emphasis on Division B, Parts 3 and 9 (commercial buildings) is provided.
45.0
CON8476
Students are introduced to the procedures and requirements for setting-up a small business. Students complete a business plan.
Business Principles
Students are introduced to the procedures and requirements for setting-up a small business. Students complete a business plan.
45.0
ENG8328
Hydraulics is the study and the practical application of fluids in motion. Students become familiar with the principles of hydrostatic forces exerted on objects by fluids. Topics include flow measurement, energy and hydraulic grade lines, pressure losses in pipes, the analysis of pressure pipe systems, such as water mains, gravity flow systems, such as sewers and the various types and characteristics of pumps.
Hydraulics
Hydraulics is the study and the practical application of fluids in motion. Students become familiar with the principles of hydrostatic forces exerted on objects by fluids. Topics include flow measurement, energy and hydraulic grade lines, pressure losses in pipes, the analysis of pressure pipe systems, such as water mains, gravity flow systems, such as sewers and the various types and characteristics of pumps.
45.0
ENG8404
An understanding of structural design is essential to creating buildings that are safe, economical and aesthetically interesting. This introductory theory course builds upon principles and knowledge gained in earlier courses. Using the limit states design approach and Canadian design codes, students gain experience calculating dead and live loads on structures. Students analyze statically determinate structures involving the design of simple members subjected to tensile or compressive forces.
Introduction to Structural Design
An understanding of structural design is essential to creating buildings that are safe, economical and aesthetically interesting. This introductory theory course builds upon principles and knowledge gained in earlier courses. Using the limit states design approach and Canadian design codes, students gain experience calculating dead and live loads on structures. Students analyze statically determinate structures involving the design of simple members subjected to tensile or compressive forces.
45.0
ENL1819T
Students draw upon knowledge acquired through their studies and through research to improve their skills in communication, critical thinking, and the documentation, and evaluation of both primary and secondary sources. These combined skills are demonstrated in the production of workplace-oriented, vocationally-related documents and presentations. Emphasis is placed on technical communication goals which students are required to achieve for graduation.
Reporting Technical Information
Students draw upon knowledge acquired through their studies and through research to improve their skills in communication, critical thinking, and the documentation, and evaluation of both primary and secondary sources. These combined skills are demonstrated in the production of workplace-oriented, vocationally-related documents and presentations. Emphasis is placed on technical communication goals which students are required to achieve for graduation.
60.0
ENV8400
Engineers, builders, and tradespersons must understand the impact of construction projects on natural and human environments if they are to create sustainable projects. Students consider, discuss and further develop ideas related to environmental technology. Topics include the significance of water quality and pollution management, the management of municipal solid waste as it relates to sustainable living, the importance of environmental site assessment processes and the technologies available for the remediation of contaminated sites.
Environmental Engineering
Engineers, builders, and tradespersons must understand the impact of construction projects on natural and human environments if they are to create sustainable projects. Students consider, discuss and further develop ideas related to environmental technology. Topics include the significance of water quality and pollution management, the management of municipal solid waste as it relates to sustainable living, the importance of environmental site assessment processes and the technologies available for the remediation of contaminated sites.
45.0
Level: 05
Hours
CON8406
The importance of project cost control, and scheduling and how a project manager monitors these critical aspects of a project are covered. Microsoft Project is the software used.
Project Scheduling and Cost Control
The importance of project cost control, and scheduling and how a project manager monitors these critical aspects of a project are covered. Microsoft Project is the software used.
45.0
CON8425
The knowledge and principles from previous structural courses is used to design basic steel structural elements, including beam, columns and connections. Other topics include the analysis of construction and shop drawings including structural steel and reinforcing steel layout.
Design of Steel Structures
The knowledge and principles from previous structural courses is used to design basic steel structural elements, including beam, columns and connections. Other topics include the analysis of construction and shop drawings including structural steel and reinforcing steel layout.
45.0
CON8445
Students are introduced to the analysis and design of civil earthwork projects. Students are exposed to calculating the bearing capacity and hydraulic properties of soils and soil constructions. An introduction is also made to the principles of slope stability.
Soils Analysis
Students are introduced to the analysis and design of civil earthwork projects. Students are exposed to calculating the bearing capacity and hydraulic properties of soils and soil constructions. An introduction is also made to the principles of slope stability.
45.0
ENG4001
Students undertake projects generated by industry, faculty, or students themselves, subject to approval. Students research and define their projects problem, develop specifications for the project solution, organize a thesis/report to document the project work and conduct experimental testing as necessary. Students are expected to meet with faculty advisors, industry partners, and or hold regular project team meetings.
Project I
Students undertake projects generated by industry, faculty, or students themselves, subject to approval. Students research and define their projects problem, develop specifications for the project solution, organize a thesis/report to document the project work and conduct experimental testing as necessary. Students are expected to meet with faculty advisors, industry partners, and or hold regular project team meetings.
30.0
ENL4001
Students demonstrate their ability to define and describe a problem of significant technical complexity and a suitable technological solution. Drawing upon skills acquired in ENL1819T students will plan, conduct research for, and begin the creation of a written report that will meet the guidelines established by the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) for their technical report.
Technology Report Preparation
Students demonstrate their ability to define and describe a problem of significant technical complexity and a suitable technological solution. Drawing upon skills acquired in ENL1819T students will plan, conduct research for, and begin the creation of a written report that will meet the guidelines established by the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) for their technical report.
15.0
MAT8201
Differential Calculus is the study of instantaneous rates of change applied to physical situations. Students study limits and use first principles to find simple derivatives. They use differentiation formulae, the product rule, quotient rule and chain rule to differentiate polynomial, rational, trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions. Students use differentiation to find the tangent to a curve, solve rates of change, related rates and maximum/minimum problems. They sketch various curves by applying the first and second derivative tests to determine the important features of functions. Students then study antiderivatives. They calculate the definite and indefinite integrals of polynomial functions and use the definite integral to find the exact area under a curve.
Calculus 1
Differential Calculus is the study of instantaneous rates of change applied to physical situations. Students study limits and use first principles to find simple derivatives. They use differentiation formulae, the product rule, quotient rule and chain rule to differentiate polynomial, rational, trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions. Students use differentiation to find the tangent to a curve, solve rates of change, related rates and maximum/minimum problems. They sketch various curves by applying the first and second derivative tests to determine the important features of functions. Students then study antiderivatives. They calculate the definite and indefinite integrals of polynomial functions and use the definite integral to find the exact area under a curve.
45.0
SUR8400
The principles learned in previous surveying courses are applied, using total station electronic surveying equipment.
Civil Surveying III
The principles learned in previous surveying courses are applied, using total station electronic surveying equipment.
45.0
Level: 06
Hours
BTC1105
Students become familiar with the fundamentals of inorganic chemistry. Students gain an understanding of the periodic table and the physical and chemical properties which govern the reactivity of elements and compounds. In addition, states of matter, gas laws, atomic structure, writing formulae, stoichiometry, solubility, chemical associations and redox reactions are addressed.
Introduction to Chemistry
Students become familiar with the fundamentals of inorganic chemistry. Students gain an understanding of the periodic table and the physical and chemical properties which govern the reactivity of elements and compounds. In addition, states of matter, gas laws, atomic structure, writing formulae, stoichiometry, solubility, chemical associations and redox reactions are addressed.
45.0
CON8447
Students learn to apply the basic theory of soil mechanics to the analysis of the more common foundation types. The bearing capacity and settlement problem is examined as it applies to shallow (spread footings), as well as deep foundations (piles and caissons). Analytical, as well as field techniques are introduced for the analysis of foundations.
Foundations
Students learn to apply the basic theory of soil mechanics to the analysis of the more common foundation types. The bearing capacity and settlement problem is examined as it applies to shallow (spread footings), as well as deep foundations (piles and caissons). Analytical, as well as field techniques are introduced for the analysis of foundations.
45.0
CON8466
The student is introduced to the terminology, theory and practices used in the development of a highway design from its conception to the detailed horizontal and vertical alignment design. The detailed design includes the selection of radii, superelevation and visibility standards for a particular design speed or road classification and the calculation of data for horizontal curves (circular arcs and transitional spirals), vertical curves and superelevation.
Highway Engineering
The student is introduced to the terminology, theory and practices used in the development of a highway design from its conception to the detailed horizontal and vertical alignment design. The detailed design includes the selection of radii, superelevation and visibility standards for a particular design speed or road classification and the calculation of data for horizontal curves (circular arcs and transitional spirals), vertical curves and superelevation.
45.0
ENG4003
Students continue to work on the projects defined in ENG4001. Students research and define their projects problem, develop specifications for the project solution, organize a thesis/report to document the project work and conduct experimental testing as necessary. Students are expected to meet with faculty advisors, industry partners and or hold regular project team meetings.
Project II
Students continue to work on the projects defined in ENG4001. Students research and define their projects problem, develop specifications for the project solution, organize a thesis/report to document the project work and conduct experimental testing as necessary. Students are expected to meet with faculty advisors, industry partners and or hold regular project team meetings.
30.0
ENG8435
The design procedure for reinforced concrete is detailed. The design of reinforced concrete elements of a structure is carried out including slabs, simple and continuous beams, and includes the selection and placement of reinforcing steel.
Reinforced Concrete Design
The design procedure for reinforced concrete is detailed. The design of reinforced concrete elements of a structure is carried out including slabs, simple and continuous beams, and includes the selection and placement of reinforcing steel.
45.0
ENG8451
Water and waste water technology is introduced including principles, construction procedures and introductory design concepts for community piped storm and sanitary sewer systems. Other topics include water treatment principles, waste water treatment principles and an introduction to storm water management.
Water and Waste Water Technology
Water and waste water technology is introduced including principles, construction procedures and introductory design concepts for community piped storm and sanitary sewer systems. Other topics include water treatment principles, waste water treatment principles and an introduction to storm water management.
45.0
ENL4003
Students course complete the report defined in ENL4001. This must be written such that it would meet OACETT requirements for the proposal and the report. The completed report forms the basis of an oral presentation to faculty, peers and interested industry personnel in the final weeks of the term.
Technology Report
Students course complete the report defined in ENL4001. This must be written such that it would meet OACETT requirements for the proposal and the report. The completed report forms the basis of an oral presentation to faculty, peers and interested industry personnel in the final weeks of the term.
15.0
Fees & Expenses
Tuition Fees: $1,266.75 per term in Levels 01 and 02, $1,260.69 per term in Levels 03 and 04, and $1,254.66 per term in Levels 05 and 06.
Information Technology Fee: $62 per term. *
Mobile Computing Fee: $150 per term. **
Incidental Fees: $25 in Level 01, $15 in Level 02, $65 in Level 03, $50 in Level 04 and $10 in Level 06.
Student Activity/Sports Fee: $200.50 per term.
Student Commons/Auditorium Fee: $22 per term.
Student Centre Building Fee: $17.50 per term.
Health Service Fee: $20 per term.
Health Plan Fee: $117.02 paid once annually. ***
A $40 graduation fee is payable in the final term.
A $25 transcript fee is payable in the first term a student attends
International Students pay all relevant Canadian fees plus an International Premium of $4,400 per term.
* Students paying the Information Technology fee are provided with a network account, an email address, and Internet access. For more information please visit our website at www.algonquincollege.com/its/support/IT-Fee/index-it-fee.htm .
** The Mobile Computing Fee covers the costs associated with providing various services to students registered in a mandatory laptop programs.
*** Students who have coverage with another plan can request a refund by supplying the Students' Association with documentation supporting the request. This request will have to be made annually.
Co-op Fee: $465 payable in two installments in the term preceding each work term. The first installment of $100 is payable at the time of registration for co-op and is non-refundable. The second installment of $365 is payable on the standard fees due date. Students on a co-op work term will pay 10% of the Student Activity and Building Fees. Co-op students on work term in the Fall will pay the Health Plan Fee.
Books and supplies cost approximately $1000 per year and can be purchased in the campus bookstore.
Admission Requirements
2013/2014
2012/2013
Program Eligibility
Students who have completed all of the course requirements equivalent to Construction Engineering Technician program of study are eligible to apply to the Civil Engineering Technology program. The number of seats in the Technology program is limited. Should the number of students exceed the number of seats, selection will be based on academic performance in the program.
Application Information
Applications to full-time day programs must be submitted with official transcripts showing completion of the academic admission requirements through:
ontariocolleges.ca
Students currently enrolled in an Ontario secondary school should contact their Guidance Office to apply. For all other applicants, applications are available online at www.ontariocolleges.ca. A $95 fee applies.
Applications for Fall Term and Winter Term admission received by February 1 will be given equal consideration. Applications received after February 1 will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis as long as places are available.
International applicants applying from out-of-country can obtain the International Student Application Form at https://xweb.algonquincollege.com/FormIE/index.aspx
For further information on the admissions process, contact:
Registrar's Office AskUs@algonquincollege.com
Additional Information
Degree pathways allow graduates to use their College education towards the completion of a degree in partnership with a university. View current articulation agreements at: www.algonquincollege.com/acad_menus/current/degrees_articulation_advtech.html .tangorf@algonquincollege.com.
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