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CIVL 1024

Graphical Communication 1 CIVL 1024

Civil Engineering Course

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Course Overview

This course presents an overview of fundamental graphical techniques necessary for plan reading and production of elementary engineering drawings. Subject materials for the course are drawn from the civil engineering industry. Engineering drawing basics will be covered in the first half of the course including use of scale and preparation of contour drawings. In the second half of the course, computer-aided drafting software will be applied to reproduce graphics from the civil engineering field. Development of graphical computer skills for communication of engineering solutions is emphasized.

Prerequisite(s)

No prerequisites are required for this course.

Credits

2.0

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Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Illustrate engineering concepts graphically. [7]
Read and utilize elementary engineering drawings. [7]
Produce basic engineering drawings in various scales and employ standard lettering techniques. [5]
Lay out simple geometry using coordinate entry and basic object construction commands. [5]
Edit and modify object properties and locations in AutoCAD drawings. [5]
Annotate drawings with text and simple dimensions. [5]
Use layers, linetypes and colours to organize information within a drawing. [5]
Lay out and annotate a drawing on paper space layout with a border and title block presentable to industry standard. [5,7]

Effective as of Fall 2024

Related Programs

Graphical Communication 1 (CIVL 1024) is offered as a part of the following programs:

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School of Construction and the Environment

Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering Full-time

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