This course provides a practical introduction to land development and civil engineering design processes used in real-world infrastructure and site development projects. It is designed for civil engineering students, junior engineers, and professionals interested in site planning and drainage engineering.
The course begins with an overview of land development fundamentals, explaining how engineers evaluate land for construction and infrastructure projects. Learners will understand the importance of planning, grading, drainage, utilities, and environmental considerations during site development.
A major focus is placed on reading and analyzing critical engineering documents such as surveys and geotechnical reports. Students will learn how topographic data, soil conditions, and site constraints influence engineering decisions and project feasibility.
The course also covers topography analysis and watershed basin delineation, helping learners understand stormwater flow and site drainage behavior. Essential hydrology concepts such as pre-development drainage calculations, SCS methods, curve numbers, and time of concentration are introduced for stormwater management design.
In addition, learners explore the complete design process of a lift station, including system layout and engineering considerations used in wastewater infrastructure.
By the end of the course, learners will have a strong understanding of land development workflows, drainage analysis, and practical civil engineering design techniques used in modern infrastructure projects.
