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University Name
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Department of Civil Engineering
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History
In 1959 the Civil Engineering program was established within Engineering Technology, with the department being established in 1960. In 1970 an Advanced Diploma in Construction Management was established. In 1972 a 4 year degree in Geodetic Sciences was approved. In 1975 the bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering implemented. In 1985 the Bachelor of Technology (Civil Engineering) degree program revised for more hours and academic rigor—intended to meet standards of Canadian Accreditation Board same, and the four-year degree program (with a three-year diploma option) without specialization in Civil Engineering replaced the three-year diploma. In 1987 the name changed from Civil Technology Department became Department of Civil Engineering, with two schools: School of Civil Engineering and the School of Surveying. In 1990 the degree change: Bachelor of Technology (Civil Engineering) became Bachelor of Engineering (to be implemented in 1990/91 academic year. In 1992 the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board accredited Civil Engineering. In 1993 the Monetary Times Building at Church and Gerrard underwent $1.9 million renovations. In 1995 Survey Engineering program becomes two-year Geomatics option in Civil Engineering. In 2000 a Co-op in Geomatics approved and a Master’s of Applied Science/Master’s of Engineering in Civil Engineering and joint PhD with DalTech/Dalhousie U approved by Academic Council and Ontario Council for Graduate Studies (OCGS) . In 2001 Civil Engineering accredited by Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board for three years