Course Overview
This course provides a general overview of the civil engineering discipline and the role of the civil engineering team. Sustainable development, environmental and societal impact and engineering ethics are also presented. Computer laboratory sessions are included to introduce students to BCIT's computer network and computer-aided engineering calculations. Laboratory sessions in the civil materials lab will introduce the student to hands-on testing procedures. Completion of WHMIS training is a mandatory component of this course.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe the role of the technologist on the engineering team.
- Discuss the role and responsibility of the engineering team.
- Describe the relationship between civil engineering and sustainable development.
- Describe the ethical practice of civil engineering.
- Utilize spreadsheet software as a basic engineering and data presentation tool.
- Utilize spreadsheets to solve applied civil engineering problems.
- Describe and adhere to WHMIS and WCB requirements for civil laboratory work.
- Perform simple tests on construction aggregates.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2012
Related Programs
Introduction to Civil Engineering (CIVL 1010) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Construction and the Environment
- Civil Engineering
Diploma Full-time
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