COURSE DESCRIPTION

Teaches computer application in surveying and land development. In this application course, students learn how to utilize computer as a device to produce accurate and efficient drawings as opposed to basic surveying techniques. Lecture 2 hours. Lab oratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

GENERAL COURSE PURPOSE

To familiarize the student with different applications of the computer as a tool in surveying and site analysis in order to improve accuracy, compile data which will interface with other pertinent software, and reduce expended time to provide a set of working drawings.

ENTRY LEVEL COMPETENCIES

Competence in basic manual technical drafting as well as successful completion of the beginning CAD course. Prerequisite for this course is DRF 201 - "Computer Aided Drafting and Design I" or equivalent.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this course, the student will:

1. learn the different ways of utilizing computer in land development
2. use CAD proficiently to calculate and draw traverse adjustment, subdivision and curves
3. be familiar with the operation of Auto-Desk Land Development Desktop
4. learn to study vehicular and pedestrian circulation as well as providing solutions

1. General Auto-Cad principles
2. Navigation around the Land development Desktop software
3. Standards for surveying and site analysis
4. Drainage and utilities