1. Welcome to SUNY Poly Civil Engineering Technology Program
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2. Civil Engineering Technology Program
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Technology
Majority of students in the program are transfer students from the Community Colleges and Colleges of Technology in New York State
Began officially accepting freshmen in the Fall of 2010
Program is accredited by ABET
Approximately 65 students
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4. Faculty Asif Ahmed, PhD Mark Mattson, PE Jayne Baran, PE
4 years experience in geotechnical field (graduate research teaching assistant)
SUNY Poly – started fall 2018
PhD in Civil Engr., University of Texas at Arlington
Mark Mattson, PE
13 years experience in structural, construction administration field
SUNY Poly – 2 year
M.S. in Civil Engr., SUNY Buffalo
Jayne Baran, PE
10 years experience in transportation field
SUNY Poly – 21 years
M.S. in Civil Engineering, University of Washington, Seattle
Adjuncts (C&S Engineers, NYSDOT, Delta Engineering, NYSDOT, Retired NYSDOT)
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5. Adjunct Faculty (1 or 2 classes per year)
Mark Arner, PE
Project Engineer, C&S Companies, Syracuse
Curtis Nichols, PE
Delta Engineering
Mike Pimpinella and Joe Libritz
New York State Department of Transportation (current-1 and retired-1)

6. Technology vs. Engineering
Practical
Hands-on
Application of Current Technology
Faculty with Industrial Experience
Theoretical
Analytical
Development of New Technology
Faculty with an academic background
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7. Expected Entering Proficiencies for Transfer Students
Technical Skills
Spreadsheets
Word Processing
CAD
Internet
Good work / study habits
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8. Proficiencies after Graduation
Technical expertise
Problem solving skills
Teamwork
Communication
CAD (CAD test)
Familiarity with engineering design software
A Commitment to Excellence and Professionalism
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9. Transfer Credit
An individual Program of Study is done for each transfer student
A maximum of 76 credits of lower division work may transfer
Additional transfer credit may be granted for coursework at a 4-year institution and for upper-division coursework
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10. “Typical” Schedule for Students with Full Transfer Credit - 64 hours
Structural Analysis
Civil Analysis (Course 1 in Emphasis)
Civil Design (Course 2 in Emphasis) & Professionalism
Upper Civil Elective
Computer Science Elective
Economic Analysis
Water and Wastewater Systems
Capstone Design &
Professionalism
Calculus I
Calculus II
Calculus-Based Math Elective
Chemistry
Upper Division Writing
American History or other GenEd
Western Civ / Other World Civ
Oral Communication
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11. Three Emphases (2 upper level courses)
Structural
- Concrete Design
- Steel Design
Transportation
- Transportation Analysis
- Highway Design
Construction
- Construction Estimating and Scheduling
- Construction Administration
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12. Employment Opportunities
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13. Other Opportunities Clubs (ASCE, SWE) Contest (steel bridge)
Minor (math, technical writing)
Professional Licensing (FE/PE)
Graduate School
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14. Professional License
The faculty encourage graduates to pursue professional licensure
Eligible to take FE in NY after graduation
Computer Based Test began January 2014
Eligible to take PE after 6 years of experience
Download FE manual at NCEES
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15. Why SUNY Poly? Small school 2019 Rankings
#18 in Regional Universities North
#8 in Best Colleges for Veterans
#11 in Best Value Schools
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16. Why SUNY Poly? Cost: Tuition: $6,670
Tuition at Private School: $37,124
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17. Any Questions?
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