DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY

 

FALL 2005 SEMESTER

 

Register by phone today at (602) 285-7777                            Classes begin August 20, 2005

 

CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

CLASS

TITLE

COURSE DESCRIPTION

SECTION

DAYS

TIME

CET101

Surveying I

(lecture)

 

(Students must register for both lecture and lab)

 

J. Rose

Fundamental surveying principles including theory and field work using the level and transit, horizontal measurement by tape or stadia, benchmark and profile leveling traverse surveys and computations, establishment of line and grade.  Designed to develop semi-professional personnel working for private or government engineering agencies.

Prerequisite: MAT151 & MAT182 or equivalent or departmental permission

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5511

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4:30-7:00 PM

CET101

Surveying I (lab)

 

 

 

 

J. Rose

Students enrolling in CET101 must enroll in both the lecture and lab. Lab meets eight times per semester on every other Saturday.

Meets

8 weeks

8-27-2005

to

12-10-2005

 

5513

 

 

 

 

 

 

S

 

 

 

 

 

 

12:00-5:00 PM

CET102

Surveying II

(lecture)

 

(Students must register for both lecture and lab)

 

 

J. Rose

Surveying principles including triangulation, municipal and land surveys, topographic surveys, earthwork, state plane coordinate systems, stadia methods, practical astronomy, highway curves, superelevations and construction.

Prerequisite: CET101 or departmental permission

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5515

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

T

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4:30-7:00 PM

CET102

Surveying II (lab)

 

 

 

 

J. Rose

Students enrolling in CET102 must enroll in both the lecture and lab. Lab meets eight times per semester on every other Saturday.

Meets

8 weeks

8-27-2005

to

12-10-2005

 

5517

 

 

 

 

 

 

S

 

 

 

 

 

 

7:00 AM-12:00 PM

CET103

Construction Methods

 

 

A. Abboud

Modern construction techniques:  planning methods, critical path method (CPM), excavation and earthmoving practices, estimating and work scheduling, concrete design and placement practices.  Includes reinforced concrete, prestressed concrete, carpentry, asphalt characteristics, proper proportioning of aggregate and important safety methods.  Introduction to heavy construction equipment use.

Prerequisite: None

 

 

 

 

5519

 

 

 

 

T

 

 

 

 

7:10-9:40 PM

CET150

Introduction to Geodesy & Map Projections

 

 

 

 

B. Fisher

Coordinate frames used in geodesy, photogrammetry, surveying, and mapping. Cartesian, spherical, and ellipsoidal coordinates. Introduction to kinematics, gravity field, and size and shape of earth. Positioning in three dimensions. Introduction to map projections and associated coordinate systems. Theory and application of the plane coorrdinate systems with emphasis on Arizona. Development of projections from Global Positioning System (GPS) observations.

Prerequisite: CET102 & MAT182 or departmental position

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5521

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

W

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4:30-7:00 PM

CET171

Construction Contracts

 

 

A. Abboud

Legal aspects of construction contracts, writing and interpretation of specifications, prequalifications, and use of performance bonds.

Prerequisite: None

 

 

 

 

5523

 

 

 

 

M

 

 

 

 

7:1-9:40 PM

CET202

Boundary Control and Legal Principles II

 

J. Cristea

Application of principles to actual case studies.  Emphasis on proper form and clarity in legal description writing.  Procedure for filing subdivision plats and preparation for land surveyor’s registration examinations.

Prerequisite: CET201 or departmental permission

 

 

 

 

 

5525

 

 

 

 

 

R

 

 

 

 

 

4:30-7:00 PM

CET211

Strength of Materials

 

 

J. Erion

A study of strength and application of the materials of engineering construction, including the mechanics of beams, shafts, and bolted and welded connections under various loading conditions.

Prerequisite: MAT151 & MAT182 or equivalent or departmental approval

 

 

 

 

5527

 

 

 

 

W

 

 

 

 

7:10-9:40 PM

CET250

Public Land Survey System

 

 

J. Knight

Overview of unique requirements to determine land boundaries according to the Manual of Instructions for th Survey of Public Lands of the United States, including history of the system, lotted sections, proportioning, subdividing, and evidence analysis. Emphasis on rules in order to perform any boundary survey, particularly for Arizona.

Prerequisite: CET102 & CET201

 

 

 

 

5529

 

 

 

 

M

 

 

 

 

4:30-7:00 PM