Civil Drafting

Certificate in Applied Science

13 Credit Hours

This certificate is designed for students with little or no drafting experience who want to work with land development drawings. The certificate includes an introduction to land surveying and GIS software.

Major Requirements

CET 204	Fundamentals of Surveying	4
Lec: 3 Lab: 3 Credit:4 This course is the study of surveying theory and practice; care and use of instruments; traversing procedures; and computation of closure. Students are introduced to specific methods and principles of spatial measurements and related techniques used in surveying. The course includes linear measurements, leveling, compass and transit/theodolite, theory of errors, areas, stadia, coordinate geometry, state plane coordinates and standard map projections. Lab work consists of horizontal control including distance and angular measurements, traversing and preparation of a plat, and vertical control including the performance of a level loop.Learn More Prerequisites MAT 170 and EGT 151

EGT 151	Introduction to CAD	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course covers the operation of a computer aided drafting system. The course includes interaction with a CAD station to produce technical drawings.Learn More

EGT 152	Fundamentals of CAD	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course includes a related series of problems and exercises utilizing the computer graphics station as a drafting tool.Learn More Prerequisites EGR 275 or EGT 151

EGT 257	Advanced Civil CAD	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course is a study of the advanced use of CAD in the field of civil engineering. Students will complete drawing projects using concepts related to planning, data capture and project design.Learn More Prerequisites EGT 152 or departmental approval

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Admission Requirements

Admission into this program requires proof of high school graduation (or GED) and qualifying placement levels.