ENR108: AutoCAD for Civil Engineering

Class Program
Credits 3

This is a first course in computer aided drafting with a focus on civil engineering & site survey practices using Autodesk’s AutoCAD and Civil 3D software. This course introduces students to the civil engineering industry and its multiple opportunities. Students are introduced to the standard graphical means of communication between the civil engineer and the constructor. The emphasis is on developing drafting techniques using the computer as the drafting tool. Specific topics include 2-D drawing, multi-view drawing, orthographic views, dimensioning, sectional views, graphic patterns, survey modeling, modeling existing ground using surfaces, designing in 2D using alignments, designing vertically using profiles, and basics of 3D design. 

Prerequisites

None.

Semester Offered
Fall