This program emphasizes practical hands-on infrastructure practices in design civil engineering. All aspects of design, drafting and construction methods are taught in lecture format augmented by on-site field visits.
This course will give students an introduction and overview focusing on Computer Aided Design and drafting using AutoCAD on a PC platform. Explore the use of computer-aided design in the profession. Utilizing high-end computer tools, students will gain knowledge in basic AutoCAD settings and acquire some fundamental 2 dimensional technical drawing skills.
Skills and Benefits Acquired - 2D Drawing, Drafting, Computer Software Skills
This course introduces and emphasizes AutoCAD three-dimensional drawing concepts and model creation settings. The application of isometric assembly, three-dimensional user defined coordinate system, surface modeling, 3D object creation / editing and multiple viewport presentation and viewing technique will be the focus. Students will acquire the knowledge in the concept of forming and editing composite solid models in spatial orientation. Rendering technique and multiple viewport presentation for solid models will also be emphasized in this course.
Skills and Benefits Acquired - Advanced 2D Drafting, 3D Modeling, Rendering and Animation
The course provides students with good knowledge in using Autodesk Civil 3D computer software for civil engineering, land development as well as infrastructure design applications. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to create civil plan, profile, and cross sections as well as 3-dimensional corridor models. Major topics include survey data imports, creation of dynamic land surfaces as well as defining land parcels, roadway alignments, underground piping layout, infrastructure assemblies. Students will also learn automatic drafting procedures, dynamic model updating techniques and the computation of pavement construction material quantities.
Skills and Benefits Acquired - 3d modeling, calculations, computer software Skills
This course will give students a thorough understanding of the Canadian building law and the British Columbia Building Code. Major topics include the study of the zoning, all aspects of residential and commercial building construction standards, design specifications, occupant safety and professional practice which may affect the design and construction of the building. Occupational health and safety in local workplace will also be emphasized in this course.
Skills and Benefits Acquired - Communication Skills, Local Code and Graphical Interpretation Skills
This course covers the principals of plumbing services with a strong emphasis on building piping components, materials and design layout as applied to water, storm and sanitary system in buildings. Students will learn to prepare piping design layout in accordance with British Columbia plumbing services standards.
Skills and Benefits Acquired - Piping Layout and Design, Local Code Interpretation, Hydraulic Calculating, Communication
This course provides the student with the knowledge necessary to estimate and control construction activities for typical building and civil engineering construction projects. Topics include construction equipment, planning, quantity takeoffs, productivity rates, costing, and construction inspection. The second part introduces the legal aspects of construction contract administration. Topics include an overview of the Canadian legal system, contractual responsibilities and relationships between the various parties to a construction contract, bonding, liens and holdbacks, tendering, types of construction contracts, contents of a contract document, and the application of typical clauses to construction-related issues.
Skills and Benefits Acquired - Planning, Graphical Interpretation, Calculations, Problem Solving
This course teaches students the role of key stakeholders involved in health and safety issues in construction. Sessions will include: the role of workers' compensation board; accident prevention on the construction site; protection of the public; health hazards precautionary measures and local safety regulations in construction. WHMIS will also be discussed in this course.
Skills and Benefits Acquired - Problem Solving, Communications, Reading, Graphical Interpretation
This course is designed to provide students the basic knowledge of surveying as it applies to current engineering and construction practices. It focuses on surveying theory and practices required to execute specific survey tasks. It provides hands-on experience in the use of modern surveying equipments and techniques in generating the required survey information relevant to construction and engineering projects.
Skills and Benefits Acquired - Equipment Operation, Calculation, Surveying
This course will give students a thorough understanding of inspection methods as well as the management of construction projects. Students will work on various residential, commercial building as well as civil construction projects. Major topics include the discussion of construction contracts, project scheduling and building inspection methods.
Skills and Benefits Acquired - Project Management, Scheduling, Graphical Interpretation and Inspection Standards
This course introduces the student to various exact and approximate methods of analysis for structural systems. Major topics include shear force, bending moment diagrams, stress and torsion calculation, the design and detailing of reinforced concrete beams, one-way slabs, columns, footings, structural steel bolted and welded connections, bracing members. Manual and computer-aided design / drafting software will be used to create engineering working drawings.
Skills and Benefits Acquired - Computer Software Skills, Analytical Skills, Calculations
This course will provide students with strong knowledge in designing and analyzing urban and rural roadway systems according to local roadway and transportation standards. Roadway classifications, standard street cross section requirements, vertical and horizontal geometric design parameters, traffic conditions, drainage facilities as well as pavement structure design criteria will be discussed. Students will use computer aided-design software to plan, layout and design of various roadway systems as well as calculating mass earthwork cut and fill quantities.
Skills and Benefits Acquired - Computer Software Skills, Planning Skills, Spatial Skills
This course will provide student with strong knowledge in local municipal piping design and analysis. Students will prepare detailed designs of storm and sanitary sewerage systems and analyze a water distribution network for a residential subdivision layout. Emphasis will be placed on the hydraulic gravity piping analysis, storm water flow quantities computation, wastewater flow rate, preparation of servicing design, together to meet industry standards. Local municipal piping infrastructure management techniques will also be discussed in this course.
Skills and Benefits Acquired - Design Skills, Comprehension, Analytical Skills
Students will be at various small and mid-sized engineering / design businesses within the lower mainland. The purpose of this time is to apply the theory and skills learnt throughout the program and observe professionals in practical situations. The students will also acquire situational-specific skills and identify areas that may need to be developed further. Students receive feedback and evaluation of their performance and gain valuable contacts in this diverse field.
Skills and Benefits Acquired - Communication, Workplace Skills, Situational Problem Solving
This course will give the students the opportunity to prepare a portfolio for presentation purposes. Students will use various computer aided design software to print architectural, civil engineering, as well as mechanical working drawings. The portfolio will also include resumes and cover letters for job.
Skills and Benefits Acquired - Drawing, Communications, Computer Software Skills, Writing
