- Civil Drafting Fundamentals (4 Units)

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Students develop computer-aided drafting techniques, technical knowledge and skills used in the production of drawings related to site improvements. Areas of study include map types, uses, and interpretation; plotting open and closed traverses; construction of contour lines from field data; plotting land profiles; determination of land areas and volumes; calculation of ground slopes; earth work cut and fill plotting; preparation of legal descriptions of land; developing drainage plans; and drawing construction plans for public utilities. A background in fundamental blueprint reading and/or drafting skills is recommended. (Prerequisites: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in 607-176 AutoCAD I; 804-195 College Algebra with Applications)