Course details
In this course, you will be presented with an overview of fundamental graphical techniques necessary for plan reading and production of working drawings and introduced to a variety of civil engineering terminology. Subject materials for the course are drawn from the civil engineering industry. Topics include freehand sketching, field sketching, drawing scales and layout, orthographic projections, contour drawings, and geometric constructions. Lettering and line work will be emphasized throughout.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
2.5
Cost
$725.40
Course offerings
Winter 2023
Below is one offering of CIVL 1121 for the Winter 2023 term.
CRN 89567
Duration
Tue Jan 10 - Tue Mar 14 (10 weeks)
- 10 weeks
- CRN 89567
- $725.40
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
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Jan 10 - Mar 14 | Tue | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SW03 Rm. 3695 |
Instructor
Steven Zivin
Course outline
Cost
$725.40
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
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In-classroom sessions are delivered by industry subject matter expert instructors. For more information, please visit our commons webpage: commons.bcit.ca/civiltech/
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Illustrate engineering concepts graphically.
- Interpret elementary engineering drawings.
- Define common terms used in civil engineering.
- Produce elementary construction drawings in various scales and employ standard lettering and dimensioning techniques.
Effective as of Winter 2015
Related Programs
Graphical Communication (CIVL 1121) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Construction and the Environment
- Civil Technology
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Civil Technology
Certificate Part-time
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