The authors developed a series of computer aided drawing instructional modules utilizing MicroStation® software as part of the Software Series in Civil Engineering Technology Independent Learning Experiment at Fairmont State College -Track 3: Design. These modules, which are customized to utilize transportation and transportation structures projects, serve as enhancements to the Design Track in the CET program, specifically enhancing instructional objectives in Structures (CIV 290), Structural Design (CIV 440), Advanced Structural Analysis (CIV 410), Surveying II (CIV 240), and Highway Design (CIV 400). Using transportation projects throughout the scheduling modules provides an experience integrating aspects of the transportation, structural, and water system tracks within the program. The series is comprised of Three modules: Module 1, Introduction to MicroStation®; Module 2, MicroStation® Applications for Bridge Design; Module 3, MicroStation® Applications for Highway Design; In each module, students are required to complete exercises based on example projects created by the authors. The examples utilized in the modules are actual transportation projects, which have been constructed and are in use. The utilization of built projects allows the students to gain additional experience with proven construction plans followed by visits to the actual sites to see the constructed product illustrated in the plans. Final projects are employed to bring together learning activities from each of the modules. This summative final project approach serves to reinforce the "real world" experience.
Carolina at Charlotte. He has received a B. S. in Civil Engineering Technology degree from Fairmont State and a B.S. and M.S. in Civil Engineering from West Virginia University. Mr. Nicholas' scholarly activities have included funded projects in transportation and structural engineering for West Virginia Department of Transportation. Mr.
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