Civil Engineering & Architecture

Shopping MallIn today’s world, many people are involved in the design and development of the products, services, and environments in which we live. Civil Engineering and Architecture professionals have a great deal of influence on our world. This course provides an overview of the fields of Civil Engineering and Architecture, while emphasizing the interrelationship and dependence of both fields on each other. Students use state of the art software to solve real world problems and communicate their building design solutions. This course covers topics such as: The Roles of Civil Engineers and Architects; Project Planning; Site Planning; Building Design; Project Documentation and Presentation.

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Unit 1: Overview of CEA
bullet American Society of Civil Engineering
bullet American Institute of Architects
bullet Webquests

Unit 2:  Intro. to Projects

bullet Projects & Documentation
bullet Design Guidelines
bullet Architectural Designs

Unit 3:  Project Planning

bullet Site Selection
bullet Development Options
bullet Design Guidelines

Unit 4:  Site Planning

bullet Legal Description
bullet Site Selection & Development Phases
bullet Site Planning
bullet Site Preparation
bullet Road Design
bullet Road Design Manual
bullet Utilities
bullet Water Supply
bullet Americans with Disabilities Act
bullet Basic Principles of Landscape Design
bullet Environmental Protection Agency
bullet Onsite Wastewater Treatment
bullet Landscaping

Unit 5:  Architecture

bullet Architectural Styles
bullet The Great Buildings Collection
bullet Foundations
bullet Floor Planning
bullet Elevations
bullet Roof Designs
bullet Energy Systems
bullet Mechanical Systems

Unit 6:  Structural Engineering

bullet Footing Fundamentals:  Why Soil Matters
bullet Database on Buildings and the Real-Estate Business
bullet Building Big Forces Labs

Unit 7:  Presentations & Reviews

bullet Working Drawing Checklist
bullet Sample Working Drawings
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