The course is described in terms of being in an ongoing process of development. Special circumstances surrounding the initial offering of the course, including the results of a student survey, are presented. Scheduling, exams, and grades, are also described. A description of the scope of the course and how it relates to and supports other courses in the program is provided. The course content and method of delivery are discussed. The workbook contents, accompanying computer files, and how it was selected is also described. The background and preparation of the instructor is presented, including training and advance preparation of course materials. An overview of the literature reveals that other, similar, courses have been developed. A summary of the capabilities of Microstation ©and GEOPAK ©is explored, relative to undergraduate versus graduate educational needs - as well as practical career considerations. The rationale behind why the course development was undertaken is explained, focusing on the specific educational needs of the undergraduate Civil Engineering students. Significantly more details are provided concerning the Civil Engineering specialty concentration. The Bachelor of Science in Engineering program is described in summary. A brief summary of the academic institution is provided, describing the environment within which the engineering program exists.
The paper is a report on the successful initial development of a one semester undergraduate course in Microstation ©and GEOPAK©, for undergraduate Civil Engineering students.
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