Civil 3D Course Structure (Surveying & Civil Design) Module 1 — Civil 3D Fundamentals • Civil 3D vs AutoCAD (object-based design) • Toolspace: Prospector, Settings, Survey • Object styles and drawing control • Units, coordinate systems, and georeferencing Module 2 — Survey Data & Points • Point files and formats (CSV, TXT) • Point groups and descriptions • Survey database basics • Surface points vs survey points • Field-to-finish overview Module 3 — Surfaces (Core Skill) • Creating TIN surfaces • Surface styles and contours • Breaklines, boundaries, and edits • Surface analysis and labels Module 4 — Alignments & Profiles • Horizontal alignments and geometry • Profiles from surfaces • Profile views and labeling • Vertical design fundamentals Module 5 — Grading & Earthwork • Feature lines • Grading objects and criteria • Pad and site grading • Cut/fill concepts and volumes Module 6 — Parcels & Lot Design • Parcel creation tools • Parcel styles and labels • Lot layout workflows • Right-of-way concepts Module 7 — Pipe Networks (Introduction) • Storm and sanitary systems • Pipe and structure catalogs • Pipe network layout • Basic labeling and profiles Module 8 — Sheets & Plotting • Plan and profile sheets • View frame groups • Sheet Set Manager • Plot styles and PDF deliverables Module 9 — Civil 3D Projects • Topographic surface project • Road alignment and profile • Site grading project • Full civil sheet set • Redline revisions Module 10 — Productivity & Standards • Style and template management • Data shortcuts • File referencing workflows • Working with surveyors and engineers Module 11 — Career & Industry Readiness • Surveying vs civil design roles • Junior civil drafter responsibilities • Portfolio development • AutoCAD to Civil 3D transition