- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
In this course, you will be presented with an overview of fundamental graphical techniques necessary for plan reading and production of working drawings and introduced to a variety of civil engineering terminology. Subject materials for the course are drawn from the civil engineering industry. Topics include freehand sketching, field sketching, drawing scales and layout, orthographic projections, contour drawings, and geometric constructions. Lettering and line work will be emphasized throughout.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
2.5
- Not offered this term
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Illustrate engineering concepts graphically.
- Interpret elementary engineering drawings.
- Define common terms used in civil engineering.
- Produce elementary construction drawings in various scales and employ standard lettering and dimensioning techniques.
Effective as of Winter 2015
Related Programs
Graphical Communication (CIVL 1121) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Construction and the Environment
- Civil Technology
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Civil Technology
Certificate Part-time
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.