Version: 3/20/2019 2
Additional Course Information
Topical Outline: Each offering of this course must include the following topics (be sure to include information regarding lab,
practicum, and clinical or other non-lecture instruction).
Map Symbols - Identify map symbology
Map Scales - Convert R/F scales to Graphic scales and vice versa
Contours - Layout existing and grade-line contours
Plan and Profile - Layout contours, create plan and profile drawings
Plats - Layout traverses using bearings, deflection angles, distances and coordinates
Drainage - Create drawings for drainage systems
Azimuths and Bearings - Layout traverses using bearings, deflection angles, distances and coordinates
Range and Townships - Identify and use legal land descriptions
Curve Data - Calculate curve data
Land Development - use property deed (written description) to draw a plat using CAD techniques
Survey Basics/Easements - Identify and use legal land descriptions and survey data to create plat drawing
Civil Terminology - Identify terms used in civil work
Course Learning Outcomes:
Learning Outcomes – Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
Interpret field notes
Develop documents for a civil project
Analyze and layout drainage and utilities infrastructure
Perform related calculations
Methods of Assessment:
Given survey data in chart form, students produce a plat
Use court legal description to draw parcel of land by interpreting metes and bounds;
Create a legend, boundary markers, etc. and use this parcel of land to create a subdivision
Combine contours, plan and profile & 3D civil design
Curve Data
The above assignments will be evaluated using the ED Program Rubric.
Required text(s), optional text(s) and/or materials to be supplied by the student:
A text covering the technical material covered in this course. An example would be Civil Drafting Technology by
Madsen, Shumaker, Madsen
A flash drive is required for archiving data files
Note book to store notes and drawings.
Suggested Course Maximum:
20
List any specific or physical requirements beyond a typical classroom required to teach the
course.
Computers with CAD 2D and 3D software.
Plotters capable of printing 34" x 44" drawings.
