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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. Designated as a Writing in the Discipline course. Fee: $50

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.

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.