Full course description
Today’s highway workers use a variety of blueprints and drawings to guide them in accurately performing the construction and maintenance of roadways and related components. Upon successful completion of this course instructed by Glynn Stoffel, the student will be able to read and interpret the drawings included in a set of highway plans. At the conclusion of the course, the student will be able to:
- Recognize and define the various lines and symbols used in plan construction.
- Describe and discuss the characteristics of plans, plats, profiles, views, details and other drawings found in a set of working plans.
- Demonstrate the ability to use engineer’s and architect’s scales.
- Describe how to effectively use plans in the field.
- Obtain a score of at least 70% on the review test.
Students who complete this non-credit course will receive 6 PDHs (Professional Development Hours) issued by the Maryland Board for Professional Engineers.
Note: CEU is a general term for continuing education units. The continuing education units this course offers are not issued by the University of Maryland.