CIVL 217 - Civil Drafting I (Manual)

2 credits (1 lecture, 2 lab)
This course is the study and use of conventional symbols and drafting techniques for preparing construction documents and structural details for various types of topographic, chorographic, general and special purpose maps. Topics include the study of logical contouring (photographic interpretation), methods of plotting, making and using of small scale and large scale maps, earth’s coordinate system, map projections, enlargement and reduction of maps, scribing techniques, shading techniques, typography, reproduction and processing.
Prerequisite(s): DRFT 101, CIVL 101 or permission of instructor.