DRFT 2183 - AutoCAD Civil 3D

Description
This course introduces students to civil engineering concepts and theory through practicing the standard tools of AutoCAD Civil 3D. The student will learn about survey document basics and tools such as surface creation using points, understanding bearing and distance tools, and the use of survey figures. Design tools will also include feature line creation, parcel tools, corridors, alignment and profile creation, and pipe and pressure network creations.

Pre-Requisite
Completion of DRFT 2114 - Auto Cad I with a grade greater than or equal to C.

3 Credit Hour(s)

Contact Hours
45 lecture hours

3 Faculty Load Hour(s)

Semesters Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer

Grade Mode
A-F

Learning Outcomes
Students will:

Learn civil engineering basics and how they apply to real word construction techniques
Create a survey using data gained from real site data
Create parcels of land using the parcel creation tool
Learn how to create a simple existing and proposed surface from civil design set documentation
Design simple road centerline corridors with assembly road sections
Learn how to use alignments to create surface plan and profiles
Introduction to stormwater, sanitary, and water pipe networks and pressure networks

General Education Outcomes Supported
N/A

Standard Practices
Topics list

Civil engineering core basics
Civil 3D tools as it relates to survey data
Civil 3D basics and tools for design professionals.
General utility design using pipe and pressure networks
Stormwater design and preliminary calculations

Learning activities

Assessments

echnical drawing and modeling assignments
Projects

Grading guidelines

A = 90-100%
B = 80-89%
C = 70-79%
D = 60-69%
F = 0-59%