GC Catalog 2011 2012 - Gaston College

Course DescriptionsCourse DescriptionsCIV 111 Soils and Foundations (2-3-0-3)Prerequisites: CIV 110 or MEC 250Corequisites: NoneThis course presents an overview of soil as a constructionmaterial using both analysis and testingprocedures. Topics include index properties, classification,stress analysis, compressibility, compaction,dewatering, excavation, stabilization, settlement,and foundations. Upon completion, students shouldbe able to perform basic soil tests and analyzeengineering properties of soil. Oral and written communicationsskills will be emphasized.CIV 125 Civil/Surveying CAD (1-6-0-3)Prerequisites: SRV 110Corequisites: NoneThis course introduces civil/surveying computer-aideddrafting (CAD) software. Topics include drawing,editing, and dimensioning commands; plotting; andother related civil/surveying topics. Upon completion,students should be able to produce civil/surveyingdrawings using CAD software.CIV 210 Engineering Materials (1-3-0-2)Prerequisites: CIV 110 or MEC 250Corequisites: NoneThis course covers the behavior and propertiesof Portland cement and asphaltic concretes andlaboratory and field testing. Topics include cementingagents and aggregates; water and admixtures;proportioning, production, placing, consolidation,and curing; and inspection methods. Upon completion,students should be able to proportion concretemixes to attain predetermined strengths and otherproperties and perform standard control tests. Oraland written communications skills will be emphasized.CIV 211 Hydraulics and Hydrology (2-3-0-3)Prerequisites: CIV 110 or MEC 250Corequisites: NoneThis course introduces the basic engineering principlesand characteristics of hydraulics and hydrology.Topics include precipitation and runoff, fluidstatics and dynamics, flow measurement, and pipeand open channel flow. Upon completion, studentsshould be able to analyze and size drainage structures.CIV 212 Environmental Planning (2-3-0-3)Prerequisites: CIV 211Corequisites: NoneThis course covers water and wastewater technology,erosion and sedimentation control, and otherrelated topics. Topics include collection, treatment,and distribution of water and wastewater and erosionand sedimentation control law. Upon completion,students should be able to demonstrate knowledgeof water and wastewater systems and prepare erosionand sedimentation control plans.CIV 215 Highway Technology (1-3-0-2)Prerequisites: SRV 111Corequisites: CIV 211This course introduces the essential elements ofroadway components and design. Topics includesubgrade and pavement construction, roadwaydrawings and details, drainage, superelevation,and North Carolina Department of TransportationStandards. Upon completion, students should beable to use roadway drawings and specificationsto develop superelevation, drainage, and generalhighway construction details.CIV 220 Basic Structural Concepts (1-3-0-2)Prerequisites: CIV 110 or MEC 250Corequisites: NoneThis course covers the historical perspective ofstructures as well as types, materials, commonelements, and mechanical principles of structures.Topics include basic structure shapes, advantagesand disadvantages of standard building materials,application of structural concepts, and other relatedtopics. Upon completion, students should be able todemonstrate an understanding of basic structuralconcepts.CIV 221 Steel and Timber Design (2-3-0-3)Prerequisites: CIV 110 or MEC 250Corequisites: NoneThis course introduces the basic elements of steeland timber structures. Topics include the analysisand design of steel and timber beams, columns,and connections and the use of appropriate manualsand codes. Upon completion, students should beable to analyze, design, and draw simple steel andtimber structures.CIV 222 Reinforced Concrete (2-3-0-3)Prerequisites: CIV 110 or MEC 250Corequisites: NoneThis course introduces the basic elements of reinforcedconcrete and masonry structures. Topicsinclude analysis and design of reinforced concretebeams, slabs, columns, footings, and retainingwalls; load-bearing masonry walls; and ACI manualsand codes. Upon completion, students shouldbe able to analyze and design components of astructure using reinforced concrete and masonryelements and utilize appropriate ACI publications.CIV 230 Construction Estimating (2-3-0-3)Prerequisites: CIS 111, EGR 115, CIS 110 orARC 111Corequisites: NoneThis course covers quantity take-offs of labor, mate-174