This course is to provide the student of general knowledges in CAD (Computer-Aided Design /Drafting) and GIS (Geographic Information System) methodologies that are widely used in various civil and environmental engineering fields. Fundamentals and introduction to emerging CAD/GIS technologies as well as Engineering ethics and professionalism will be discussed. The first half of this course is devoted to introducing concepts and essential techniques in using CAD (Computer-Aided Design /Drafting). Topics include fundamental drawing and editing techniques necessary to creating and plotting/printing 2D drawings. Application emphasis will be on a Windows-based AutoCAD software; AutoCAD 2009 available at KH 131 / CEE Computing laboratory (CEECL) will be used for laboratory exercises. The second half of the course is devoted to an introduction to the history, fundamental principles, and current topics in GIS (Geographic Information System). Topics include data structures, spatial/temporal relationships of geographic information, spatial data acquisition and preparation, database management, analytical functionalities in GIS, hardware and software and engineering application case studies. GIS application in Unix platform such as ARC/Info available at KH 131 / CEE Computing Laboratory (CEECL) will be used for laboratory exercises. Each student is responsible for activating one's own ODU LIONS Unix user account via ODU MIDAS system before GIS Module starts. For getting a free download of AutoCAD Civil 3D software (so that you can practice AutoCAD at home), go to Autodesk Student Engineering & Design Community website and register first. You will receive a confirmation in about 2-3 days. Once registered, go to the same webiste to download Civil 3D to your personal computer. For getting a free download of X-Window32 for accessing GIS software in LIONS Unix server, and for a step-by-step X-Win32 v9.1 Installation Guide for your home computer, Click here.   Syllabus Course Timeline Unix 101 Your latest Grade