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CIVIL ENGINEERING GRAPHICS

CIVENGR 159
Course Description

Graphical communication including lettering, drawing equipment and techniques; geometric constructions, orthographic projections, technical sketching, isometric views, descriptive geometry, and computer-aided design drawing, with applications specific to civil engineering.

Prerequisites

Not open to students with credit for M E 170.

Satisfies
Credits

2

Offered

Not Applicable

Grade Point Average
3.71

5.24% from Historical

Completion Rate
96.47%

-1.25% from Historical

A Rate
72.94%

39% from Historical

Class Size
85

12.21% from Historical

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