Engineering Technology, Surveying
Engineering Technology,
Associate of Applied Science
Overview
The Engineering Technology Program at Laredo College is an integrated, cross-disciplinary degree program that prepares the student for a career as an engineering technician in the field of either general engineering or land surveying. The Engineering Technology Program provides entry-level training for technicians to support engineers in the development of product systems, construction projects, as well as surveying projects that affect every aspect of daily life. Coursework includes a foundation in the principles of engineering, engineering design, computer-aided design, electronics, manufacturing processes, and Satellite assisted measurements. The program offers multiple exit points and various program credentials to better prepare graduates for employment in the workforce.
Information
The Associate of Applied Science in Engineering Technology is a degree with an emphasis in general engineering or land surveying and is designed to prepare students for various career opportunities such as engineering technicians, and land surveyors. This program is intended to provide students with the skill set needed to enter the workforce. Skills that are attained through this degree include technical sets, problem solving, teamwork, and drafting. For more information, please contact Program Director, 956-721-5837.
Plan of Study
| Recommended Course Sequence | Semesters Offered | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| FIRST SEMESTER | ||
| DFTG 1405 - Introduction to Technical Drawing | Fall, Spring | 4 |
| TECM 1341 - Technical Algebra | Fall, Spring | 3 |
| ENTC 1323 - Strength of Materials | Fall | 3 |
| DFTG 1409 - Basic Computer-Aided Drafting | Fall | 4 |
| 14 Hours | ||
| SECOND SEMESTER | ||
| TECM 1317 - Technical Trigonometry | Spring | 3 |
| DFTG 2391 - Intermediate Computer Aided Drafting | Spring | 3 |
| ENTC 1443 - Statics | Spring | 4 |
| GISC 1311 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) | Spring | 3 |
| 13 Hours | ||
| THIRD SEMESTER | ||
| MATH X3XX Mathematics Elective (CORE) | Fall, Spring, | 3 |
| 3 Hours | ||
| FOURTH SEMESTER | ||
| ENGL 1301- Composition I | Fall, Spring | 3 |
| 3 Hours | ||
| FIFTH SEMESTER | ||
| DFTG 2421 - Topographical Drafting | Fall | 4 |
| SRVY 1442 - Global Positioning System Techniques for Surveying and Mapping | Fall | 4 |
| SRVY 1313 - Plane Surveying | Fall, Spring | 3 |
| SRVY 2380 Cooperative Education - Survey Technology/ Surveying | Fall | 3 |
| 13 Hours | ||
| SIXTH SEMESTER | ||
| SRVY 2340 - Advanced Plane Surveying Capstone 1 | Spring | 3 |
| XXXX X3XX - Language, Philosophy and Culture/Creative Arts Elective (CORE) | Spring | 3 |
| XXXX X3XX - Social/Behavioral Science Elective (CORE) | Spring | 3 |
| MATH X3XX Mathematics Elective (CORE) | Fall, Spring | 3 |
| 12 Hours | ||
| AAS DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS/PATHWAY TOTAL: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS | ||
Note: All Surveying Engineering Technology courses require a grade of "C" or better.
- 1Capstone Experience: SRVY 2340 Advanced Plane Surveying Capstone is a course taught in the last semester. The learning experiences in this course result in a consolidation of a student's educational programmatic experience.