MCCCD Program Description

Site Development II

Course: CAD286

First Term: 2008 Fall

Lec + Lab 3 Credit(s) 6 Period(s) 5.1 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S

Description: Use a coordinate geometry and survey point database to create construction drawings utilizing civil engineering/surveying software

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Develop a project drawing generating a surface model. (I) 2. Create digital terrain model. (II) 3. Draw alignments, profiles and cross sections. (III) 4. Create earthwork volumes. (IV) 5. Create Construction Drawings. (V) 6. Understand the municipal plan review process. (VI)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Project drawing A. Project setup B. Points and line work II. Digital terrain model A. Boundaries, surfaces, and contours B. Labeling III. Alignment, profiles, and cross sections IV. Earthwork volumes A. Surface earthwork volume calculations B. Average end area method C. Cut/Fill computations V. Construction drawings A. Cover and index drawings B. Plans and profiles C. Details D. Specifications E. Bid quantities and cost estimation VI. Municipal plan review process A. Plan submittals and approvals B. Redlines and comments C. Contractors bid process

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 12/11/2007

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.