MATC 2026-27 Catalog

DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Revit Structure. Autodesk Revit Structure is a 3D civil engineering design software used for civil design, drafting and documentation, collaboration, and Building Information Modeling (BIM) work fl ows. The students will learn how to draw a structural project and framing system and add structural elements such as concrete foundation, walls and beams, in addition to steel beams, columns and connections. Prerequisite(s): Complete CIVIL-106 and CIVIL-141. CIVIL-155 Surveying 1 The principles of surveying are presented and the use of surveying tools and instruments in the application of these principles is covered. Taping, leveling and basic total station operation are included. The methods of measurement and the processing of measurement and data are studied. CIVIL-156 Credits:2 Surveying 2 The principles of surveying are continued, with emphasis on traverse procedures and calculations. The theodolite, EDM, total station GPS and data collector are used for topographic and construction surveys. The uses of COGO are also covered. Prerequisite(s): Complete CIVIL-155. Completion of or currently enrolled in CIVIL-102 and MATH-115. CIVIL-157 Credits:3 Route and Highway Surveying Horizontal and vertical alignment fi eld problems and theory are covered. Geometric design, including circular horizontal curves, vertical curves, sight distance, super elevation, cross sections and earthwork, is studied. Also, a roadway plan and pro fi le are prepared. Prerequisite(s): Complete CIVIL-156 and CIVIL-102. CIVIL-158 Credits:2 Land Surveying The U.S. Public Land Survey is reviewed. Minimum standards for property surveys are covered. Subdivision regulations and mapping requirements for CSM and subdivision plats are also studied. Also, the principles of control surveys, state plane coordinates and GPS are reviewed. Prerequisite(s): Complete CIVIL-157. CIVIL-160 Credits:3 Legal Elements of Land Surveying This course covers the techniques of boundary location from the interpretation of written deeds. Principles are drawn from precedents established by the courts. Wisconsin Administrative Code A-E7 and Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 236 are reviewed. Prerequisite(s): Complete CIVIL-156. CIVIL-161 Credits:3 Boundary Location The principles and practice of boundary locations are presented. The public land system is covered in detail. Principles for performing surveys will be discussed. Prerequisite(s): Complete CIVIL-156. Credits:2

CIVIL-170

Credits:3

CIVIL-110

Credits:2

Sewer and Water Systems The principles of design and construction of water distribution, sanitary sewer and storm sewer systems are studied including the related principles of hydraulics, hydrology and local standards. Engineering drawings of these facilities are also prepared. Prerequisite(s): Complete CIVIL-102 and CIVIL-135. CIVIL-308 Computer Applications for the Trades This computer applications course is designed to provide students with word processing, spreadsheet, PowerPoint, email and internet skills. Additionally, the course gives students an opportunity to utilize these skills in a project and presentation. CJS – Criminal Justice (Department 504) CJS-115 Credits:3 Criminal Evidence This course describes the constitutional principles and the federal and state laws governing the admissibility of evidence into the judicial system. It also describes the procedures used in the collection, preservation, examination Credits:1 Contemporary Legal Issues Student will learn about past and present domestic and foreign terrorist organizations and the structure of organizations in America that must deal with the actions of these groups. Student will identify constitutional, judicial and statutory concepts relevant to investigating and prosecuting criminal actions of these groups. This includes investigative techniques currently in place. CJS-161 Credits:3 Ethics in Law Enforcement Course provides a basic understanding of the theoretical foundations of ethical thoughts. Diverse ethical perspectives will be used to analyze and compare relevant issues in law enforcement. Student will critically evaluate individual, social and/or professional standards of behavior within society/law enforcement and also apply a systematic decision-making process to these situations. CJS-162 Credits:3 Sensitive Crimes Student will identify what a sensitive crime is and responsibilities of law enforcement in dealing with victims of these crimes. Student will learn of resources and remedies available to these vulnerable victims. Student will also learn about crimes related to violence against women and exploitation of children for a local and global perspective. Prerequisite(s): Complete CJS-902. and presentation of evidence in a trial. Prerequisite(s): Complete POLICE-901. CJS-160 Credits:3

Introduction to Civil 3D Civil 3D is an engineering software application used by civil engineers and other professionals to plan, design and manage civil engineering projects. Students will become familiar with the Civil 3D user interface and enhanced capabilities with respect to AutoCAD. Field collected survey points, point fi le formats and point groups are discussed and used. Surfaces are created utilizing breaklines, feature lines and point groups. Alignments, annotation methods and geo-referenced digital orthophotography are also covered. Prerequisite(s): Complete CIVIL-102. CIVIL-135 Credits:3 Public Works Engineering and Estimating The basic principles of planning, design, construction and operation of public works facilities, such as water, wastewater, solid waste and transportation systems, are discussed. Estimating techniques for civil engineering projects are covered. CIVIL-141 Credits:4 Statics and Strength of Materials The principles of static equilibrium are applied to free bodies. Students study the behavior of simple structures under load. The properties of the cross section are determined and used in the analysis of stress, de fl ection and strain. Compression, tension, shear and bending stresses are analyzed. Prerequisite(s): Complete MATH-115 or MATH-202. CIVIL-142 Credits:3 Structures General structural behavior with respect to live and dead loading, wind loading, earthquake loading and transfer of loads throughout a structure by diaphragms and shear walls are studied. The principles of structural steel, reinforced concrete and timber structures are studied, including the codes of practice for each. Different types of foundations are presented and basic foundation design principles are studied. Prerequisite(s): Complete CIVIL-141 and MATH-115 or MATH-202. CIVIL-147 Credits:3 Soils and Materials Testing The purpose of this course is to help students gain an understanding of the engineering properties of construction materials and soils. Lab tests are performed on soil, aggregates, concrete and steel. The results of these tests are then used to determine the strengths and weaknesses of each material related to their use in civil engineering. WisDOT Certi fi cation for PCCTec I/IA (Portland Cement Concrete Technician) is also available as part of this course. Prerequisite(s): Complete CIVIL-105. Completion of or currently enrolled in MATH 115. CIVIL-148 Credits:3 Structural Detailing The students will learn how to draw detailing drawings using AutoCAD and Autodesk

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