Understanding and Decoding Highway Plans: A Deep Dive
- Course Number: C1046
- Credits: 8 hours
- Instructor: Helen Chen, Ph.D., PE
- Price: $80
Course Outline
Welcome to “Understanding and Decoding Highway Plans: A Deep Dive,” an engaging and in-depth course tailored for civil engineers, land surveyors, right-of-way agents, construction professionals, and anyone interested in gaining a comprehensive understanding of highway plans and their integral role in infrastructure projects. In this course, you will explore various elements, interpretations, and applications of highway plans. Leveraging the expertise of professionals from the state Department of Transportation, the course offers real-world examples and interactive activities to solidify your grasp on intricate aspects of highway plan reading. Upon completion, you’ll be adept at identifying and interpreting essential symbols, annotations, and terminologies prevalent in roadway plans. Whether you're looking to sharpen your skill set in roadway plan reading or gain in-depth insight into right-of-way planning processes, this course is your compass. While the content is closely aligned with ODOT standards and procedures, the core concepts and principles are universally applicable, making this course a valuable resource for professionals engaged in DOT projects across various states.
At the end of this course, there will be a multiple-choice, open-book quiz designed to enhance your understanding of the course material.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, the student will:
- Be able to interpret and analyze various components of roadway plans including alignments, profiles, and cross-sections;
- Be able to understand and apply relevant design standards and regulations in the evaluation of roadway plans;
- Be able to extract critical information from roadway plans for use in project estimation, planning, and execution; and
- Be able to communicate effectively with project stakeholders by utilizing the knowledge gained from roadway plans.