Bulletin 2023-2024 > Courses > CE - Civil and Environmental Engineering > 200
Survey of the sub disciplines within the civil engineering profession, along with the societal context for its works, with a focus on sustainable design. Students develop a preliminary career plan. Invited speakers, field trips, and projects. Fee: $100
Graphical communication of civil engineering design ideas using computer and traditional methods. Use of graphical modeling in civil engineering design with an extended course project. Fee: $80
Introduction to surveying. Topics include theory of measurements and error analysis; distance and angle measurements; traverse, area, and volume computations; horizontal and vertical curves; topographic surveys; construction surveys and mapping.
Introduction to surveying fieldwork emphasizing construction-related activities; use of automatic level, total station, and GPS; field activities include taping, differential leveling, traversing, layout, and mapping. Fee: $100