Civil Technology Program
West Campus Location |
As the population of
the country's cities and towns grows, the need increases for
additional highways, buildings, tunnels, bridges and water supply
and sewage systems. The individuals who help build these systems are
civil engineers, a specialized group of professionals called on to
be involved with the design and construction of the infrastructure
of the nation. More of these professionals are needed now and into
the future.
Civil engineering technicians work for construction, engineering and architectural firms and are often employed by state, city and federal government agencies, cartography agencies and various private petroleum and mining operations. Employment of civil engineering technicians is expected to increase 10 to 20 percent now through 2010, with even greater employment prospects projected in Michigan. Visit career facts for more information on careers in civil technology.
If the prospect of employment in this career field interests you, are you ready to compete for job openings? If not, you can get the training you need through the Civil Technology Program at Lansing Community College. Our program is rigorous, high quality and designed to provide you with instruction based on the practical application of the principles of civil technology covering topics as civil drafting, surveying, construction materials, traffic technology, applied physics, math and more. Our faculty members are seasoned professionals who are active in the field, bringing real-world relevance to your classroom experience. In addition to core courses and general education requirements in this degree program, students interested in obtaining practical field experience may apply for a six month co-op offered in conjunction with the Michigan Department of Transportation.
Both the Civil Technology Associate in Applied Science degree and the Surveying and Materials Technician Certificate of Completion are available. Courses are offered throughout the year. Many are available evenings as well as days to accommodate your schedule. Spring semester begins in January, summer semester begins in June and fall classes begin in August.
We want you in our classroom next semester. If you need direction on how to begin at LCC, let us know what's on your mind and what you need to get started. We've got a place waiting for you in the classroom that can lead you to a great career start. For specific information about our Civil Technology Program, contact us online today.
Civil Technology
Program
2008 Advisory Board
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Betty Eaton |
MDOT |
Lansing, MI |
| Brindley Byrd | Cap Area Construction Council | Lansing, MI |
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Toni Glasscoe |
Lansing Community College |
Lansing, MI |
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Jeff Ledy |
Ledy Design Group Incorporated |
Lansing, MI |
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Jim Lynch |
Lansing Community College |
Lansing, MI |
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JaNice Marshall |
Lansing Community College |
Lansing, MI |
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Rogerio Morozowski |
TesTech |
Lansing, MI |
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Mark TenHove |
Michigan Surveyors |
Lansing, MI |
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Phil Tonkin |
MDOT/LCC |
Portland, MI |
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Steve Vossler |
Lansing Community College |
Lansing, MI |
Degrees, Certificates and Courses - Civil Technology Program
To view degree and certificate requirements click on the curriculum code below.
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Course Offerings
Many of the courses listed below are offered at LCC throughout the academic year and can be taken to upgrade current skills or fulfill degree and certificate requirements. Visit the Course Schedule and Registration page for information pertaining to courses available during a particular semester.
CIVL 101 Civil Drafting
CIVL 120 Surveying
CIVL 124 Route Survey
CIVL 131 Traffic Technology
CIVL 132 Construction Materials
CIVL 135 Soils Technology
CIVL 136 Hydrology and Highway
Technology
CIVL 170 Special Topics in Civil
Technology
CIVL 200 Civil Mathematics
CIVL 225 Civil Technology Independent
Study
CIVL 241 Statics/Strength of
Materials
CIVL 271 MDOT Internship I
CIVL 272 MDOT Internship II
Career Facts - Civil Technology Program
What does a civil engineering technician do?
Civil engineering technicians assist civil engineers with the planning
and building of highways, buildings, bridges, dams, wastewater treatment
systems and other structures. Technicians may also perform related
surveys and studies in addition to inspecting water and wastewater
treatment systems to ensure that pollution control requirements are met.
Others estimate construction costs and specify materials to be used.
They work at various places, including construction or survey sites,
offices and testing labs.
Civil engineering technicians engage in
varied activities. State highway departments utilize their
services to collect data, design and draw plans, as well as to supervise
the construction and maintenance of roadways. Railroad and airport
facilities require similar services. Cities and counties need to
have transportation systems, drainage systems, and water and sewage
facilities planned, built, and maintained with the assistance of civil
engineering technicians.
Some technicians specialize in certain types of construction projects.
Highway technicians, for example, perform survey and cost estimates as
well as plan and supervise highway construction and maintenance.
Rail and waterway technicians survey, conduct specifications, cost
estimates, help plan, and construct railway and waterway facilities.
Assistant city engineers coordinate the planning and construction of
city streets, sewers, drainage systems, refuse facilities, and other
major civil projects.
Other technicians specialize in certain phases of the construction
process. For example, materials technicians sample and run test on
rock, soil, cement, asphalt, wood, steel, concrete, and other materials.
Photogrammetric technicians use aerial photographs to prepare maps,
plans, and profiles. Party chiefs work for licensed land
surveyors, survey land for boundary-line locations, and plan
subdivisions and other large-area land developments.
What types of skills are required?
The successful civil engineering technician
must have a working knowledge or an interest in learning college
algebra, trigonometry, civil drafting, composition, speech
(communications), surveying, and must be computer literate. A student
contemplating a career in civil engineering technology needs a desire to
be a builder or planner, an understanding of mathematics and sciences,
the ability to get along with others, an aptitude for learning, and the
ability to think and plan ahead.
A two year, Associate's degree, or four year,
Civil Engineering degree is desirable for successful employment
placement for the prospective up and coming Civil technician.
Prospective technicians should take all the mathematics (at least two
years of algebra, plane and solid geometry and trigonometry), sciences
(physics, chemistry, biology and any other general science courses) and
communications subjects available to them in high school. Other
useful courses include mechanical drawing and any available shop
courses. Civil engineering technicians often make use of mechanical
drawings to convey their ideas to others, and neat, well-executed
drawings are important to convey a sense of accuracy and competence.
Where are they employed?
Civil engineering technicians work for
construction, engineering, and architectural firms. They are also
employed by state, city, and federal government agencies, wastewater
treatment system plants, mapping agencies, and various private petroleum
and mining companies. They work with other employees at all levels
including engineers, surveyors, supervisors, managers, and skilled trade
workers who generally are supervised by experienced civil engineers.
Technicians may instruct or supervise other workers.
Working conditions for civil engineering technicians vary. They may work outdoors at construction or survey sites, at indoors in well lighted and ventilated offices, and/or in testing labs. Working outdoors may expose technicians to extreme types of weather and to such hazards as snakes, poison ivy, heat exhaustion, sunburn, and frostbite.
What do they earn?
Earning of civil engineering
technicians depend on their level of education, work experience, and
technical specialty. The average annual wage in 2000 was $55,000 and
ranged between $45,150 and $69,470 depending upon the size, type, and
geographical location on the company. Source:
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2002-03 Edition, U.S. Department of
Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics
What degrees are available?
Lansing Community College offers a Civil Technology Associate in Applied
Science degree. For transferability of civil technology courses, please
review the
transfer equivalency list.
Related occupations:
Civil Technology Civil Engineering Geographic
Resource & Environmental Technology program, Environmental Resource
Management Technology
Career Pathway:
Civil Technology is part of the Engineering/Manufacturing and Industrial
Career Pathway of the Michigan Career Preparation System.
For specific up-to-date information on wages and the employment outlook within the civil technology field, please refer to the Occupational Outlook Handbook 2002-03 Edition, U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics
Lansing Community College
Civil Technology Program
2006-2007 Advisory Committee Members
Contact List
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Company |
| Betty Eaton | Michigan Department of Transportation |
| Brindley Byrd | Capital Area Construction Council |
| Toni Glasscoe | Lansing Community College |
| Julie Hanson | Charter Township of Meridian |
| Jeff Ledy | Ledy Design Group |
| Jim Lynch | Lansing Community College |
| JaNice Marshall | Lansing Community College |
| Phil Tonkin | Lansing Community College |
| Bob Welch | Lansing Community College |
Faculty/Staff - Civil Technology Program
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JaNice Marshall, Department Chair pittsmoj@lcc.edu (517)483-5338 |
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James Lynch, Professor Program Coordinator, Academic Advisor lynchj@lcc.edu (517)483-1335 |
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Gil Chesbro, Faculty chesbrog@lcc.edu (517)483-1336 |
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| Vic Childers, Faculty childv@lcc.edu (517)483-1336 |
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| Steve Cook, Faculty cooksj@michigan.gov (517)483-1336 |
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| Brian Southworth, Faculty southworthb@michigan.gov (517)483-1336 |
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| Phil Tonkin, Instructor tonkinp@lcc.edu (517)483-1336 |
Related Links - Civil Technology Program
American Society of Civil Engineers
Institute of Transportation Engineers
Michigan Department of Transportation
National Society of Black Engineers
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers National
State of Michigan Job Postings Michigan Department of Civil Service
