Civil Engineering - Technology

Program Overview

Civil Engineering - Technology

Overview

Civil engineering technicians are highly sought after in a number of industries including construction, mining, transportation, and road construction. This in-demand career has unlimited employment options in both the public and private sectors. Many of the things we use every day are impacted by civil engineering, including dams and power stations, water and sewage treatment plants, roadways, and structures both large and small. This program will provide you with the tools of the trade to be successful in this diverse profession.

Your Future Career

• Structural/municipal engineering
• Construction design and supervision
• Highway and transportation engineering
• Water resources engineering
• Geotechnical engineering
• Environmental protection

What You Learn (2 year)

• Computer-aided drafting and design (CADD) - both 2D and 3D
• Surveying and GPS
• Highway/Road design and planning
• Design and construction of infrastructure
• Applied strength of materials

What You Learn (3 year)

• Highway design
• Environmental engineering
• Project management and design
• Hydrology and soil mechanics
• GIS

Admissions Requirements

• OSSD or equivalent
• ENG4C or ENG4U
• Any 12 Math (C), or (U)
• If English is not your first language, you must provide proof of English competency
• Minimum overall band score of 5.5 on the Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or equivalent accepted English language proficiency test

Curriculum

Technician - 4 semesters / Technology - 6 semesters

• Semester 1 - Fall
  • CAD100 Computer Aided Design I
  • CIV105 Basic Surveying and Measurement
  • CMM140 Technical Writing I
  • ECM100 Introduction to Engineering Principles
  • HUM200 Group Dynamics
  • MTH160 Technical Math I
  • PHY160 Fundamentals Physics for Engineering
• Semester 2 - Winter
  • CAD150 Computer Aided Design II
  • ECM120 Codes, Standards and Compliance
  • ECM150 Applied Statics
  • GENED General Education Elective - Online (CIV Sem 2)
  • MTH161 Technical Math II
  • MTH235 Technical Statistics
• Semester 3 - Fall
  • CAD200 Advanced CAD (Civil)
  • CIV205 Introduction to Soil Mechanics
  • CIV220 Advanced Surveying and Geomatics
  • ECM115 Infrastructure Engineering
  • ECM240 Applied Strength of Materials
  • PSY123 Applied Psychology
• Semester 4 - Winter
  • CIV230 Transportation Planning
  • CIV250 Structural Engineering
  • CIV300 Research and Reporting
  • ECM200 Law, Ethics and Professional Practice
  • ECM260 Fluid Mechanics
  • PFN100 Personal Finance
• Semester 5 - Fall
  • CIV300 Environmental Engineering
  • CIV310 Applied Soil Mechanics
  • CIV330 GIS Applications
  • CIV350 Hydrology
  • ECM300 Research Project I
  • MTH130 Fundamentals of Calculus
• Semester 6 - Winter
  • CIV315 Construction Project Management
  • CIV320 Highway Design
  • CIV325 Advanced Materials
  • CIV335 Research Project II- Civil

Tuition Fees

3 years – Ontario College Advanced Diploma

• Commerce Court Campus – Domestic
  • Year 1: $2720.24 (Tuition) + $1587 (Ancillary Fees) = $4307.24
  • Year 2: $2720.24 (Tuition) + $1423 (Ancillary Fees) = $4143.24
  • Year 3: $2720.24 (Tuition) + $1423 (Ancillary Fees) = $4143.24
• Commerce Court Campus – International
  • Year 1: $15547.54 (Tuition) + $1975.5 (Ancillary Fees) = $17523.04
  • Year 2: $15547.54 (Tuition) + $1811.5 (Ancillary Fees) = $17359.04
  • Year 3: $15547.54 (Tuition) + $1811.5 (Ancillary Fees) = $17359.04

2 years – Ontario College Diploma

• Commerce Court Campus – Domestic
  • Year 1: $2720.24 (Tuition) + $1587 (Ancillary Fees) = $4307.24
  • Year 2: $2720.24 (Tuition) + $1423 (Ancillary Fees) = $4143.24
• Commerce Court Campus – International
  • Year 1: $15547.54 (Tuition) + $1975.5 (Ancillary Fees) = $17523.04
  • Year 2: $15547.54 (Tuition) + $1811.5 (Ancillary Fees) = $17359.04
• Canadore @ Stanford – International
  • Year 2: $15547.5 (Tuition) + $1259 (Ancillary Fees) = $16806.5

What You Need

• Textbooks: Check out the Campus Bookstore to not only purchase your textbooks but also view your book list before the semester starts.
• Technology/Devices: Canadore College has implemented Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) to enhance your learning experience in and out of the classroom while ensuring flexibility in learning.
• You will also need:
  • Scientific Calculator - apx. $20.00
  • CSA Safety Boots - apx. $60.00
  • USB Key, Min 4GB - apx. $10.00
  • OACETT Registration and Certification - apx. $150.00 (optional, recommended during the 4th sem)

Certification/Accreditation

• Ontario College Advanced Diploma
• Ontario College Diploma
• Student have the option to register with the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists having completed their Professional Practice Exam.

Learning Outcomes

• Learning outcomes represent culminating demonstrations of learning and achievement.
• View Program Vocational Learning Outcomes
• View course outlines
• Find out more about General Education program requirements here.

Further Your Education

• There are many options available to students who already have some postsecondary education.
• Whether you are looking to study at Canadore from another school, continue your education at Canadore, or looking to pursue further education elsewhere, we can help find the right path for you!
• Learn more about Credit Transfer and Pathway opportunities here.