Welcome
As you tour our CET web site, you will learn about the faculty, facilities, curriculum, and many other aspects of the department. We welcome you to our Web site.
The CET program area houses one educational component:
- The bachelor of science extended major with a choice of two concentrations.
Our Mission
The mission of the Civil Engineering Technology Program is to offer comprehensive education that enables the students to successfully complete the program, as well as opportunities for post-graduate education, successful entry into the engineering field through the use of newly acquired knowledge and skills, and the ability to pass the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) fundamentals exam, which is the first step toward becoming a registered professional engineer. Students are prepared to apply engineering principles in performing the many tasks necessary for the planning and constructing of buildings, highways, railroads, bridges, dams, irrigation works, water systems, airports and other engineering projects.
The Program
Civil engineering technology graduates apply engineering principles in performing many of the tasks necessary for the planning and construction of highways, buildings, railroads, bridges, reservoirs, dams, irrigation works, water systems, airports, and other structures.
In planning for a construction project, they may participate in estimating costs, preparing specifications for materials, and in surveying, drafting, and design work. During the construction phase, they work closely with the contractor and the superintendent in scheduling field layout, construction activities, and the inspection of the work for conformity to specifications.
In recent years, a major work area for civil engineering technology has involved environmental problems; this includes design and construction of water supply facilities, design of wastewater collection and treatment facilities. The development of environmental impact studies and environmental impact statements are also included.
The College
Since opening its doors in 1965, Metropolitan State College of Denver has evolved into the largest public, baccalaureate college in the nation and the second largest institution of higher education in the state of Colorado. The college offers Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, and Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees - as well as an Individualized Degree program.
The College’s role and mission is rooted in a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning. Our graduates praise faculty for their attention to teaching and willingness to help students succeed. According to a 2000 survey of college and university alumni conducted for the Colorado Commission on Higher Education (CCHE), our alumni ranked the college Number One in meeting their educational goals. In fact, ninety nine percent of our graduates said Metro State’s programs and curriculum met their educational goals.