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This three-credit course is an introduction to modern computer drafting and engineering design using a CAD (computer aided design) software system. Fundamental concepts of technical drawing in two and three dimensions are covered including orthographic projections, isometric projections, and three-dimensional modeling and rendering. Emphasis is placed on civil design including integration of survey and 3D elevation data, and use of alignments, profiles, corridors, cross- sections, and surfaces for design and quantity estimation purposes. Three lecture hours per week. There are no prerequisites for the course.
This one-credit course is a broad-brush overview of the various aspects of engineering with emphasis on civil engineering, but with exposure to other areas of engineering. Focus is on three main areas: 1) Being a successful engineering student; 2) understanding engineering in a broad context that includes presentations by professional engineers, and exposure to ethics, licensing, and societies; and 3) working on teams to attain common goals on projects involving surveying and GPS (global positioning system) and bridges made of popsicle sticks or manila file folders. Students will be led through a reverse engineering activity by determining how a simple coffee maker works and the physical processes involved. One or two field trips will take students to various locations in and near Helena to look at engineering in action. One hour of lecture per week. There are no prerequisites for the course.
Special Topics courses include ad-hoc courses on various selected topics that are not part of the regular curriculum, however they may still fulfill certain curricular requirements. Special topics courses are offered at the discretion of each department and will be published as part of the semester course schedule - view available sections for more information. Questions about special topics classes can be directed to the instructor or department chair.