This course addresses the fundamental concepts of computerized database management and database design, with emphasis on the relational model. It includes hands-on experience using MS Access in creating databases, forms, reports, and queries.
Students involved with this subject will learn to perform the most common survey work required on a construction project, which is layout, topographical leveling, differential leveling, and transfer of elevations from one benchmark or location to another. Students will learn linear measuring with tapes, and with electronic distance meters. They will also develop the skills in using standard and automatic levels, in measuring distances and angles with the EDM, transit, and modern instruments. Fundamental computations will be emphasized.
The role of engineering economy in the decision making process. Cash flow and interest. Taxes and after-tax economy studies. Measure of worth and economic risk analysis.
Intended as a first course in highway engineering. It is inclusive of surveying topics pertinent to the design and layout of highways. The transportation engineering profession, geometry, pavement selection, highway soil mechanics and characteristics of the vehicle, driver, pedestrian, and the road will be discussed. A semester design project based on fieldwork will be completed as part of the laboratory section.
Prerequisite: CET 181 or consent of instructor Course Fee: $25.00
This class covers the application of selected behavioral and quantitative decision support tools, emphasizing problem identification, technique selection, and results or computerized solution interpretations. Topics include: decision models, resource allocation models, project management models, and forecasting models including software contracts, proposals, data warehousing and data mining.
Prerequisites: CAPP 120 or higher competencies, M 145 or M 121.
Fundamentals of mapping and geographic information systems (GIS). Includes applications of mapping projections, presentation of surveying information, and GIS methods. Mapping and GIS computer applications will be used and developed throughout the course.
This course is a survey course designed to familiarize students with the educational requirements, talents, and responsibilities for careers related to industrial and engineering technology. The content of this course should provide the framework for materials to be presented in future math, science, industrial, and engineering technology courses.
Applied mechanics with analytical and graphical application of physical principles to engineering related problems. Newton’s Laws of motion, vectors, equilibrium, friction, properties of areas and solids, trusses, beams, and fluid pressures. Introduction to dynamics of particles and strength of materials.
Co-requisites: PHYS 231 and M 112 or higher Course Fee: $10.00
Mechanics of materials and material properties. Study of stresses, strains, and deformation in different materials. Beam deflections, buckling, torsion, and mechanics of structural elements are introduced.
The role of engineering economy in the decision making process. Cash flow and interest. Taxes and after-tax economy studies. Measure of worth and economic risk analysis.
Loads on building according to Uniform Building Code (UBC). Internal forces and deformations of statically determinate trusses and frames. Influence lines and Lovings loads. Introduction to matrixdisplacement method of structural analysis. Using software for structural analysis.
Design of reinforced concrete members according to American Concrete Institute (ACI) code. Both calculations and details of reinforcing steel are emphasized.
This course is a survey course designed to familiarize students with the educational requirements, talents, and responsibilities for careers related to industrial and engineering technology. The content of this course should provide the framework for materials to be presented in future math, science, industrial, and engineering technology courses.
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Prerequisite: Basic Computer Skills 
Course Fee: $25.00 
Meets MSU-Northern General Education Core Technology (CAT VII) requirement.
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