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Course Syllabus

ENGR 2270 Engineering Graphics and Design - Civil

  • Division: Natural Science and Math
  • Department: Computer Science & Engineering
  • Credit/Time Requirement: Credit: 3; Lecture: 2; Lab: 2
  • Prerequisites: MATH 1060 (may be taken concurrently)
  • Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
  • Semester Approved: Summer 2023
  • Five-Year Review Semester: Summer 2028
  • End Semester: Spring 2029
  • Optimum Class Size: 16
  • Maximum Class Size: 24

Course Description

This course provides students an introduction to computer-aided drafting for those entering the Civil Engineering field as well as other interested students. The course is based around software packages such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Revit which are common to the civil engineering and construction industries. Students work as individuals and in teams to combine drafting theory with drafting software to complete projects representative of the industry. This course is designed for engineering majors and fulfills the pre-engineering requirements for the Associates of Pre-Engineering as well as requirements to apply for the Professional Program of several Engineering Majors.

Justification

The development of proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Revit is essential to a civil engineering student's transition from education to the workforce. Most civil engineering students' first jobs will be based in developing models and drawings under the guidance of a licensed engineer while they gain experience. Additionally, transfer institutions are requesting that our students have a computer-aided drafting course based around the software named. This class is most similar to ENGR 2270 at Utah State University.

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Students will be able to develop models aligned with engineering design principles using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Revit.
  2. Students will be able to communicate designs, specifications, and tolerances through developed drawings using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Revit.
  3. Students will be able to operate comfortably and confidently within the software environment of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Revit.

Course Content

This course covers the fundamental principles and creative modeling and problem-solving methods for the following topics: *AutoCAD - Development of models and subsequent drawings*AutoCAD - Annotation and dimensioning standards*AutoCAD - Using model space and paper space*AutoCAD - Development of orthographic views*AutoCAD - Integration of blocks and referenced drawing files*Civil 3D - Inserting survey points*Civil 3D - Development of surfaces*Civil 3D - Development of alignments, plans, and profiles*Civil 3D - Modeling utilities*Revit - Inserting survey points*Revit - Modeling building elements including walls, doors windows, curtain walls, beams, columns, footings, and foundations*Revit - Development of structural details Expectations include learning through participation in classroom lectures and demonstrations, lab work days, in-class problem solving, quizzes and/or homework. The structure of the course will be tailored to address the needs of students coming from all backgrounds, varied levels of preparation for collegiate study and students with time gaps since the completion of prerequisite courses. The course incorporates different perspectives by approaching computer aided design through the lens of three separate software systems.