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OCAS Code
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Next Intake
September 2023
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Faculty of Science, Engineering & Information Technology (SEIT)
Length
Six semesters
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Program Overview

Civil engineering influences every aspect of our physical environment or infrastructure. Civil Engineering Technologists plan, design, construct, maintain and recycle the structures in our communities such as roads, bridges, highways, airports, pipelines and tunnels. These systems keep our transportation systems operating, water flowing and gas and electricity supplied to consumers. It is one of the most established engineering disciplines and by far one of the busiest.

In this program, you will be exposed to modern civil technologies and develop skills in computer assisted design and drafting (CAD), geographic information system (GIS), building information modelling (BIM), and safe working principles in accordance with various Canadian civil engineering codes, quality control standards and regulations.

You will also have two options to gain valuable experience in the workplace and will either complete a field placement or participate in the co-operative education (co-op) option of the program. Students can also access membership to the Toronto Construction Association.

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Admission Requirements

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status
    AND
  • Grade 12 English (C or U)
  • Grade 12 Mathematics (C, M or U)

Recommended

  • Senior-level technological design course
  • Grade 12 technical mathematics
  • Grade 12 physics

Tuition

  • Year one domestic: $2,722 (CAD)
  • Year one international: $14,186 (CAD)

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Semester 1 Courses

  • Mathematics for Civil Engineering I (CIVL 1101)
  • Computer AIded Drafting for Civil (CIVL 1111)
  • Construction Materials and Testing (CIVL 1112)
  • Introduction to Civil Engineering (CIVL 1113)
  • Surveying Principles (CIVL 1114)
  • General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
  • Technical Report Writing for Science & Technology (TECH 1130)

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Technology recommendations

To help students succeed in programs with remote learning requirements, Durham College’s IT Services department has identified minimum technology recommendations. While these are not program requirements, these suggestions will help ensure students have the right tools to support a quality remote learning experience.

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Co-operative Education (co-op)

The best way to succeed in your field is to immerse yourself in it! Co-op is an excellent way to build your professional network, explore career paths and apply in-class teachings to real work situations. Co-op is a model of education that integrates academic learning with workplace learning in fields relevant to our students’ academic and personal goals. Similar to an academic course, work terms are a mandatory component of this form of experiential learning. 

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Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE

  • Construction project supervisor
  • Construction inspector
  • Contractor
  • Pavement/geotechnical technologist
  • GIS technologist
  • Materials and testing technologist
  • Municipal design technologist
  • Project manager
  • Quality control administrator
  • Site engineering technologist
  • Sustainability supervisor

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Program Details

Civil Engineering influences every aspect of our physical environment or infrastructure.

Civil Engineering Technologist students will be exposed to modern civil technologies and develop skills in computer assisted design (CAD) and drafting, Geographic Information System (GIS), Building Information Modelling (BIM), and safe working principles in accordance with various Canadian Civil Engineering Codes, Quality Control Standards and Regulations.

Graduates of the Civil Engineering Technology program will be able to carry out design and technical functions related to a broad range of civil engineering fields including structural, municipal, highway and transportation engineering, water resources, geotechnical engineering, environmental protection and infrastructure rehabilitation. Skills learned in class will be honed through co-operative education or field placement options.

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Develop and use strategies to enhance professional growth and ongoing learning in the civil engineering field.
  2. Comply with workplace health and safety practices and procedures in accordance with current legislation and regulations.
  3. Complete duties and monitor that work is performed in compliance with contractual obligations, applicable laws, standards, bylaws, codes and ethical practices in the civil engineering field.
  4. Promote and carry out sustainable practices in accordance with contract documents, industry standards and environmental legislative requirements.
  5. Facilitate the collaboration and interaction among the project team and project stakeholders to support civil engineering projects.
  6. Collect, process, analyze and coordinate technical data to produce written and graphical project-related documents.
  7. Use industry-specific electronic and digital technologies to support civil engineering projects.
  8. Participate in the design and modeling phase of civil engineering projects by applying engineering concepts, technical mathematics and principles of science to the review, production and/or modification of project plans.
  9. Contribute to the scheduling and coordination and cost estimation of civil engineering projects and monitor their progression by applying principles of construction project management.
  10. Coordinate and perform quality control testing and evaluate equipment, materials and methods used in the implementation and completion of civil engineering projects.
  11. Apply teamwork, leadership, supervision and interpersonal skills when working individually or within multidisciplinary teams to complete civil engineering projects.

Admission Requirements

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status
    AND
  • Grade 12 English (C or U)
  • Grade 12 Mathematics (C, M or U)

Recommended

  • Senior-level technological design course
  • Grade 12 technical mathematics
  • Grade 12 physics

Courses

The courses listed below are for incoming students. If you are a current student, please refer to your program of study for the year you began your program. Your program of study can be found on MyDC.

Semester 1

  • Mathematics for Civil Engineering I (CIVL 1101)
  • Computer AIded Drafting for Civil (CIVL 1111)
  • Construction Materials and Testing (CIVL 1112)
  • Introduction to Civil Engineering (CIVL 1113)
  • Surveying Principles (CIVL 1114)
  • General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
  • Technical Report Writing for Science & Technology (TECH 1130)

Semester 2

  • Career Planning & Development (CARR 2130)
  • Mathematics for Civil Engineering II (CIVL 1201)
  • Computer AIded Drafting 3D (CIVL 1211)
  • Strength Of Materials (CIVL 1212)
  • Hydrology and Hydraulics (CIVL 1213)
  • Advanced Surveying (CIVL 1214)
  • General Education Elective (GNED 0000)

Semester 3

  • Construction Site Supervision and Management (CIVL 2111)
  • Steel and Wood Technology (CIVL 2112)
  • Soil Mechanics (CIVL 2113)
  • Geographical Information Systems (CIVL 2114)
  • Water and Wastewater Technology (CIVL 2115)
  • General Education Elective (GNED 0000)

Semester 4

  • Civil Project Estimating (CIVL 2211)
  • Concrete and Masonry Design (CIVL 2212)
  • Municipal Services (CIVL 2213)
  • Pavement Engineering (CIVL 2214)
  • QA/QC In Civil Works (CIVL 2215)
  • Building Information Modeling I (CIVL 2216)

Semester 5

  • Principles Of Project Management (CIVL 3111)
  • Geotechnical Design (CIVL 3112)
  • Civil Engineering Codes and Regulations (CIVL 3113)
  • Calculus (CIVL 3114)
  • Highway and Transportation Engineering I (CIVL 3115)
  • Pre Civil Capstone Project (CIVL 3116)
  • Building Information Modeling II (CIVL 3117)
  • Field Placement (PLAC 1100)

Semester 6

  • Civil Capstone Project (CIVL 3211)
  • Environmental Engineering and Assessment (CIVL 3212)
  • Highway and Transportation Engineering II (CIVL 3213)
  • Repair and Rehabilitation Of Civil Infrastructure (CIVL 3214)
  • Construction Contracts, Law and Ethics (CIVL 3215)
  • Human Resources Management (CIVL 3216)

Courses and course descriptions are subject to change. Please note that as a result of COVID-19 the 2023-2024 program of study may be modified to accommodate program delivery changes.

Costs

This program contains a co-op option. Click here for information on program costs for co-op students.

Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE

  • Construction project supervisor
  • Construction inspector
  • Contractor
  • Pavement/geotechnical technologist
  • GIS technologist
  • Materials and testing technologist
  • Municipal design technologist
  • Project manager
  • Quality control administrator
  • Site engineering technologist
  • Sustainability supervisor

WHERE YOU COULD WORK:

  • Civil construction and surveying firms
  • Consulting engineering firms
  • Facilities management
  • General contracting
  • Highways and transportation
  • Municipal government engineering or operations departments
  • Power plants
  • Water and sewage consulting

Field Placement

Students completing a field placement will participate in an 80-hour, unpaid work placement completed at the end of year two or three, giving them practical experience and the opportunity to apply the theories and concepts they have learned. 

Program Transfer, Degree Completion and Additional Credentials

Durham College also offers degree completion opportunities with a number of Canadian and international institutions.

Please visit our pathways page to learn more about how you can transfer your credits towards a degree.

Technology Recommendations

To help students have the best remote learning experience possible, Durham College’s IT Services department has identified technology recommendations for each program based on course needs and software requirements. While not required, students may want to consider these suggestions if they are purchasing a computer or laptop for the upcoming academic year.

Processor: i7
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 256GB SSD
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Professional or Education x64 SP1
Internet Browser: Internet Explorer 11 or Google Chrome (newest version) or Firefox (newest version)
Network Adapter: 802.11ac 2.4/5 GHz wireless adapter
Camera: Webcam/built-in camera
Internet connection

Questions regarding technology recommendations can be directed to the IT Service Desk  or the school office.

Co-operative education (co-op)

The best way to succeed in your field is to immerse yourself in it! Co-op is an excellent way to build your professional network, explore career paths and apply in-class teachings to real work situations. Co-op is a model of education that integrates academic learning with workplace learning in fields relevant to our students’ academic and personal goals.

Students in the Civil Engineering Technology Advanced Diploma program will be invited to apply to the co-op option during their first academic semester. Entrance to the co-op option is limited and the processes for securing a work term are competitive.   Effective for students starting the program in September 2022, students enrolled in the co-op option are required to complete two four-month, paid work terms totaling 840 hours. Work terms are scheduled between semesters two and three and four and five of the program. Supports are available through the Experiential Learning office to assist students with securing their work terms. In addition, the Experiential Learning office is in contact with co-op students and their employers during the work terms to help with any questions.

Program sequence

Fall
(September to December)
Winter
(January to April)
Summer
(May to August)
Year 1 Academic semester 1 Academic semester 2 Co-op work term 1
Year 2 Academic semester 3 Academic semester 4 Co-op work term 2
Year 3 Academic semester 5 Academic semester 6

Courses

CO-OP Option

SEMESTER 1

  • Mathematics for Civil Engineering I (CIVL 1101)
  • Computer Aided Drafting For Civil (CIVL 1111)
  • Construction Materials and Testing (CIVL 1112)
  • Introduction To Civil Engineering (CIVL 1113)
  • Surveying Principles (CIVL 1114)
  • General Elective Credit (GNED 0000)
  • Technical Report Writing for Science & Technology (TECH 1130)

SEMESTER 2

  • Co-op and Career Preparation (COOP 1000)
  • Mathematics for Civil Engineering II (CIVL 1201)
  • Computer Aided Drafting 3D (CIVL 1211)
  • Strength Of Materials (CIVL 1212)
  • Hydrology And Hydraulics (CIVL 1213)
  • Advanced Surveying (CIVL 1214)
  • General Elective Credit (GNED 0000)

 

CO-OP WORK TERM 1

  • Co-op Work Term 1 (CTYC 1000)
    The co-op experience provides the opportunity for students to consolidate their professional knowledge and skills in a practice setting. The work term will provide students with work experience involving civil engineering projects. The work term expands students’ learning environment to real work settings where they will be challenged to apply their academic knowledge and practical skills. Students will be assessed on performance and ability to demonstrate knowledge, skills, professional standards, and ethics.

SEMESTER 3

  • Construction Site Supervision and Management (CIVL 2111)
  • Steel And Wood Technology (CIVL 2112)
  • Soil Mechanics (CIVL 2113)
  • Geographical Information Systems (CIVL 2114)
  • Water And Wastewater Technology (CIVL 2115)
  • General Elective Credit (GNED 0000)

sEMESTER 4

  • Civil Project Estimating (CIVL 2211)
  • Concrete And Masonry Design (CIVL 2212)
  • Municipal Services (CIVL 2213)
  • Pavement Engineering (CIVL 2214)
  • QA/QC in Civil Works (CIVL 2215)
  • Building Information Modeling I (CIVL 2216)

CO-OP WORK TERM 2

  • Co-op Work Term 2 (CTYC 2000)
    The co-op experience provides the opportunity for students to consolidate their professional knowledge and skills in a practice setting. The work term will provide students with further work experience with civil engineering projects. The work term expands students’ learning environment to real work settings where they will be challenged to apply their academic knowledge and practical skills. Students will be assessed on performance and ability to demonstrate knowledge, skills, professional standards, and ethics.

    SEMESTER 5

    • Principles Of Project Management (CIVL 3111)
    • Geotechnical Design (CIVL 3112)
    • Civil Engineering Codes and Regulations (CIVL 3113)
    • Calculus (CIVL 3114)
    • Highway And Transportation Engineering I (CIVL 3115)
    • Pre Civil Capstone Project (CIVL 3116)
    • Building Information Modeling II (CIVL 3117)

    SEMESTER 6

    • Civil Capstone Project (CIVL 3211)
    • Environmental Engineering and Assessment (CIVL 3212)
    • Highway And Transportation Engineering II (CIVL 3213)
    • Repair And Rehabilitation of Civil Infrastructure (CIVL 3214)
    • Construction Contracts, Law and Ethics (CIVL 3215)
    • Human Resources Management (CIVL 3216)

    Courses and course descriptions are subject to change.

    Co-op administrative fee

    Once transferred to the co-op option of this program, students will have a co-op administrative fee of $475 assessed to their accounts during the academic semester(s) prior to scheduled work term(s). The administrative fee goes to support the broad array of support services provided to co-op students. These services are dedicated to support student success.

    Learn more

    Find more information about the benefits of becoming a co-op student.

    Find more information about the benefits of becoming a co-op employer.

    Graduates of the Civil Engineering Technology advanced diploma program at Durham College are eligible to apply to transfer into the Honours Bachelor of Construction Management degree program, receiving up to 45 transfer credits of the 120-degree level credits, resulting in a reduced course load.

    Students will begin the program in the fourth semester and complete the program in five semesters.

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