An introduction to computer aided drafting using AutoCAD. Command structure; use of menus to create, edit, and manipulate basic drawing elements; screen controls; file management, dimensioning.

1 Class Hour, 2 Laboratory Hours.

An introductory course in the fundamentals of engineering drawing and the basics of Computer Aided Drafting (CAD). Manual drafting techniques are integrated with extensive use of AutoCAD. Topics include use of the drawing instruments, geometric construction, freehand sketching, orthographic projection, sectional and auxiliary views and proper dimensioning techniques. CAD topics include file management; command structure; creating, editing, and manipulating drawing elements; dimensioning. Students will gain an understanding of engineering drawing concepts by applying them in both manual drafting and AutoCAD assignments.

1 Class Hour, 3 Laboratory Hours.

An introduction to large and intermediate scale mapping. Preparation of highway plan and profile drawings, contour maps, and design details. Introduction to establishing line direction by bearings and azimuths and the use of coordinate geometry. The laboratory exercises will require extensive use of CAD supplemented by several outdoor exercises.

1 Class Hour, 3 Laboratory Hours; Prerequisite: CIV 113 Engineering Drawing I w/CAD and MAT 096 Elementary Algebra and Trigonometry or equivalent.

Fundamentals of architectural drafting including floor plans, elevations, sections, details, schedules, plot plans, plumbing layouts, electrical layouts. Emphasis on residential drawings, instruction in the use of Architectural Desktop for the above types of drawings. Drawing assignments done both manually and using AutoCAD.

1 Class Hour, 3 Laboratory Hours; Prerequisite: CIV 113 Engineering Drawing I w/CAD.

Static force systems and equilibrium. Free body diagrams, trusses, graphic statics, spatial force systems, friction, centroids, moments of inertia.

3 Class Hours; Prerequisite: MAT 136 College Algebra and Trigonometry or equilvalent.

Principles of construction methods and management used in the construction industry including contracts, plans, specifications, methods, planning and scheduling, economics and safety. Field trips to various local engineering and/or architectural firms/local construction sites.

3 Class Hours

Development of working drawings for use in residential type construction. Plot plans, floor plans, elevations, details, schedules, electrical layouts. Lecture topics include construction materials, specifications, and methods. Instruction in the use of Architectural Desktop for the above types of drawings. Drawing assignments done both manually and using AutoCAD.

2 Class Hours, 3 Laboratory Hours; Corequisite: CIV 105 Introductory AutoCAD.

This course introduces the basic concepts of plane surveying as well as measurement by global position systems. Class instruction covers the theory and application of measurement science. Laboratory exercises develop skill in the use and care of surveying equipment.

2 Class Hours, 6 Laboratory Hours; Prerequisite: CIV114 Civil Drafting w/CAD; MAT130 Applied Algebra and Trigonometry.

This course will introduce the following advanced topics in surveying: Location on the spherical earth surface by latitude and longitude or plane coordinate systems; Control surveying techniques; Use of satellite systems for geopositioning; and the geometry of curves as used in highway location and design. Laboratory exercises will vary between CAD drawings and outdoor measurements.

3 Class Hours, 3 Laboratory Hours; Prerequisite: CIV 201 Surveying I.

Composition, properties and testing of construction materials including portland cement concrete, aggregates, cements, admixtures, bituminous materials, ferrous metals, and structural timber. Design and proportioning of concrete mixes. Curing and inspection of concrete. Behavior of materials under load, load and deformation measurements, strain gages. Instruction in 7 concrete sampling and testing procedures required by American Concrete Institute for certification as Concrete Field Testing Technician. Writing emphasis course.

2 Class Hours, 3 Laboratory Hours; Corequisite: CIV 219 Strength of Materials.

Concepts of stress and strain. Behavior of materials due to axial force, shear, torsion, and moment. Stresses in beams and columns, shear and moment diagrams, deflections, determinate and indeterminate structures, composite members, combined stresses. Instruction in the use of a Structural Analysis/Design computer program.

4 Class Hours; Prerequisite: CIV 124 Mechanics (Statics) and MAT130 Applied Algebra and Trigonometry.

Fundamental theory and principles for design of reinforced concrete by the strength method. Design, analysis and detailing of rectangular beams, T-beams, slabs and columns. An integrated design and detailing project.

2 Class Hours, 3 Laboratory Hours; Prerequisite: CIV 219 Strength of Materials.

Fundamental theory and principles of design of simple steel structures using LRFD Method. Design, investigation and detailing of beams, columns, tension and compression members and their connections. Composite beams. Includes an integrated design and detailing project. Introduction to use of structural analysis/design computer program.

2 Class Hours, 3 Laboratory Hours; Prerequisite: CIV 219 Strength of Materials.

A systematic approach to estimating building project costs. Term project - building cost estimate. Use of Microsoft Excel spreadsheet and Means Costworks as estimating tool.

1 Class Hour, 3 Laboratory Hours; Prerequisite: CIV 119 Architectural Drafting w/CAD and CST 106 Computers in Technology.

The principles of hydraulics and hydrology are applied to finding engineering solutions to the problem of managing storm water runoff from developed sites.

2 Class Hours, 3 Laboratory Hours; Prerequisite: CIV124 Mechanics (Statics)

Design and detailing of commercial buildings including site considerations, space requirements, layout planning, building materials, construction methods, construction details, working drawings. Emphasis on individual creativity. Semester project. Technical oral presentation. Use of Architectural Desktop for drawings.

2 Class Hours, 3 Laboratory Hours; Prerequisite: CIV 119 Architectural Drafting w/CAD.

Soil origin and nature, soil density, test borings, gradation, compaction, soil water, frost in soil, classification, permeability, shear strength, stress distribution, bearing capacity, piles. The laboratory covers ASTM and aashto specifications used in classifying and predicting behavior of soils.

2 Class Hours, 3 Laboratory Hours; Prerequisite: CIV 219 Strength of Materials.

The course will instruct students in the use of Bentley's Microstation and InRoads computer-aided design software programs. InRoads is a CAD program designed specifically for highway design, in addition to other civil, site, and transportation applications. Microstation is the basic CAD program that runs in conjunction with InRoads. Students will learn to use the software for a complete highway design. This includes modeling the existing terrain, defining the highway alignment, creating roadway templates and profiles, computing earthwork volumes, and creating the final plan sheets. A highway design project will be assigned for the laboratory work.

1 Class Hours, 3 Lab Hours; Prerequisites: CIV201 Surveying I or Instructor approval. Corequisite: CIV202 Surveying II or Instructor Approval.

The student undertakes an independent project in his/her specialty under the guidance of a faculty member. Only one independent course allowed per semester. Consideration may be given to a project involving a work assignment.