SUR 2620 - Survey Drafting - CAD

3(0 + 6)

Prerequisite: MTH 1400 with a grade of “C” or better, or Permission of instructor

This course is a study of map symbols, contours, sources for map data, and methods used in map plotting. Emphasis is placed on utilizing Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) tools. The subjects include importing and exporting files from other sources, creation of map symbol libraries, menus and table layout, use of multiple layers and templates, digitizing, maintaining coordinate bases and orientation, use of map projections and datums and use of GIS/LIS files.