CD310 Civil Drafting and Intro to GIS/ Richard Pardys

CD 310 - Civil Drafting and Introduction to GIS
Class #1
Richard Pardys, Instructor, Phone - 215-763-0842, rpardys@itt-tech.edu

About the Civil Drafting Class
There are two learning objectives for this class. The first is to learn about civil engineering. This is a very broad field, but in this course, we will focus on learning how to create maps and record aspects of geography and topography. The project, however, will allow you to explore another aspect of engineering in which you may have an interest. The second objective is to introduce you to Geographic Information Systems (GIS). We will use the textbook, Civil Drafting and an Introduction to GIS, for this course.


Grading for the Class
Homework and Classwork 20%
Project 35%
Final Exam 30%
Participation 15%



Homework for next week

Read Chapter 1 in the first half of the book.

Do the Test – parts 1 and 2 on pp. 28 – 31.

Do P1-7 on page 33.



Chapter 1 – Introduction to Civil Drafting

Civil Drafting

Civil Engineering

Map Basics
Map
Legend
Cartography

Types of Maps
Aeronautical Charts
Cadastral Maps
Engineering Maps
Subdivision Maps or Plats
Geographic Maps
Hydrologic Maps
Nautical Maps
Photogrametric Maps
Topographic Maps
Planning Maps
Digital Elevation Models
Geologic Maps
Remote Sensing Maps

Civil Drafting Techniques
Linework
Text
General Notes
Specific Notes

Maps and Legends


Use the internet to find three different types of maps. Maps would be considered different from one another according to the list of map types on the handout from today’s notes. Each map you choose should have a legend with at least four items.


For each map, figure out what type of map it is according to the list of maps on the handout, and look at the legend to interpret what the map is explaining.


Print out both the maps and the legend for each map on separate
8 1/2 x 11 sheets.


We’ll discuss all your findings after you complete the activity.

Drafting Techniques for Maps



Break up into groups. Each group is to examine a different USGS Topographic Map and make observations about it. Write out your observations


Linework – What type of linework do you see? Use figure 1-20 on page 25 to determine what types of lines they are using. Do the lines on the USGS map match the the lines in the book? Is there any additional types of lines shown that is not in the book?


Text – What is the size of the text shown? Are there different sizes of text? Why? What style of text is used? Some examples in your book are in Figures 1-21 to 1-23 on pages 25 and 26.


General Notes and Specific Notes – Are general or specific notes used on the maps? Give at least three examples of each.