ABET

Competency Area

a

an ability to select and apply the knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of the discipline to broadly-defined engineering technology activities

b

an ability to select and apply a knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to engineering technology problems that require the application of principles and applied procedures or methodologies

c

an ability to conduct standard tests and measurements; to conduct, analyze, and interpret experiments; and to apply experimental results to improve processes

d

an ability to design systems, components, or processes for broadly-defined engineering technology problems appropriate to program educational objectives

e

an ability to function effectively as a member or leader on a technical team

f

an ability to identify, analyze, and solve broadly-defined engineering technology problems

g

an ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in both technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature

h

an understanding of the need for and an ability to engage in self-directed continuing professional development

i

an understanding of and a commitment to address professional and ethical responsibilities including a respect for diversity

j

a knowledge of the impact of engineering technology solutions in a societal and global context

k

a commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement

CET a

utilize principles, hardware, and software that are appropriate to produce drawings, reports, quantity estimates, and other documents related to civil engineering

CET b

conduct standardized field and laboratory tests related to civil engineering

CET c

utilize surveying methods appropriate for land measurement and/or construction layout

CET d

apply fundamental computational methods and elementary analytical techniques in sub-disciplines related to civil engineering

CET e

plan and prepare documents appropriate for design and construction

CET f

perform economic analyses and cost estimates related to design, construction, operations and maintenance of systems associated with civil engineering

CET g

select appropriate engineering materials and practices

CET h

perform standard analysis and design in at least three sub-disciplines related to civil engineering