CIVL 217 - Civil Drafting with CADD/GIS

4 credits (3 lecture, 3 lab)
This course is the study and application of traditional and computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) principles and practices used in the field of civil drafting. Topics include basic through advanced concepts and techniques such as leveling, longitude and latitude, map scales, symbols, direction, legal descriptions, plot plans, contours, profiles, site development, highway layout, and cut-and-fills. The course uses CADD software and survey data to give the student exposure to an introduction of advanced topics in civil 3-dimensional (3D) drafting and applications in industry including geographic information systems (GIS). Fall semester only.

Prerequisite(s): DRFT 120 or permission of instructor