Civil Engineering & Architecture
Course outline and study materials provided below.
PAGE UNDER CONSTRUCTION: The CEA course is moving "online" for 2020-2021, so modifications are underway. Standby.... :)
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Above: The textbook and student workbook required for this class. Both are available "used".
Course Outline
Unit 1: Overview of Civil Engineering and Architecture
Lesson 1.1 Principles and Elements of Design
- History of CE and A
- Principles and Elements of Design
- Architectural Styles & Features
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Lesson 1.2 Sketching and Plan Development
- Brainstorming "Charrett" Exercise
- Stakeholder's Role in Projects
- Concept Sketching
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Unit 2: Residential Design
Lesson 2.1 Building Design and Construction
- Begin "Utility Shed" Design Project
- Wood Framing
- Residential Walls
- Residential Roofs
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Lesson 2.2 Cost and Efficiency Analysis
Finish CAD Drawings for 12x16 Util Shed
- Concrete Pad Estimate
- Shed Cost Estimate
- Heat Loss and Gain Calculations
Finish CAD Drawings for 12x16 Util Shed
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Lesson 2.3 Residential Design
- Begin "Affordable Housing" Design Project
- Project Background
- List of Constraints/Requirements
- Sustainable (Green) Design
- The Client Interview
- Introduction to Building Codes
- Sketching the Floor Plan
- Handicap and Accessibility (ADA)
- Foundations
- Concrete Estimate
- Electrical System
- Water Supply
- Plumbing Layout
- Wastewater
- Stormwater Runoff
- Finish CAD Drawings for House
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Unit 3: Commercial Design
Lesson 3.1 Commercial Building Systems
- Begin "Library Renovation" Project
- Land Use and Development
- Commercial Wall Systems
- Commercial Roof Systems
- Commercial Framing
- Commercial Floor Systems
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Lesson 3.2 Structures
- Structural Elements
- Structural Design
- Loads
- Joist Span Tables
- Beams
- Floor Framing
- Foundation Types
- Spread Footings
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Lesson 3.3 Services and Utilities
- Wastewater Management
- Energy Codes
- Electrical Systems
- HVAC Systems
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Lesson 3.4 Site Layout
Finish Design Calculations for Library Renovation
Finish CAD Drawings
- Surveying
- Parking Lot Design
- Soils Testing
- Stormwater Management
- Landscaping
- Cut and Fill
- Road Design
Finish Design Calculations for Library Renovation
Finish CAD Drawings
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Unit 4: Project Development and Profitability
Lesson 4.1
- Team Building
- Property Legal Descriptions
- Project Management
Lesson 4.2
- Project Economic Viability
- Writing a Client Proposal
- Billing for Design Services