This class is a great intro to civil engineering. The format of the learning objectives in this course cover a broad number of ce topics, all of which are important to each branch of ce. The hw structure is pretty set: math/Writing hw given every Tuesday and due in a week, and Civil3D hw given every Thursday and due in a week. None of the work is too hard, but you need to manage your time effectively and look ahead at the assignments.

The toughest part of the course is the semester project, which heavily tests your developing Civil 3D skills. Make sure you pay attention to the videos! Also, utilize those office hours. They can really help guide you and put you on the right track!

Professor Smith is awesome! Tuesdays are for lectures and when written/mathy homeworks are due, and Thurdays are for Guest Speakers (usually alumni in different civil fields) for about the first 30 min of the class and when CADD asignments are due. The tests weren't too hard if you reviewed notes and did the practice tests.

Brian Smith is a sweetheart. This was the only section available the semester I took it, and it seems like he’s been teaching this class for a long time. There are weekly assignments about the lecture stuff, as well as weekly AutoCAD assignments. The first 8 or so have step by step videos that you follow, and that’s pretty much it, you don’t need to buy the textbook. The tests are a little difficult because it’s hard to know what to study from the lectures. The semester project is super hard, but if you start early and ask Professor Smith or the TAs they are happy to help. He also had weekly interview type things with Alumni from the civil department, some of whom were already working and some of whom were getting graduate degrees.

Professor Smith knows whats up. If you do your homework assignments and turn them in on time and you don't start your project last minute you will do fine. You should read but I did minimal reading and did well in the class. So far the best class I have taken at UVA. The 1.25 hours can be rough for lecture but an interesting class with an amazing professor!

Professor Smith is totally awesome. The class can get boring at times, but it was still a great class to be in.

Professor Smith is AWESOME and the class is very practicable. Hands on and always interesting and clearly taught. The homework can be a little difficult once in a while and the final project seems a little scary at first, but it is very manageable and interesting.

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE PROFESSOR SMITH!!!

Professor Smith knows a lot about the subject and is a great teacher, even though the course can be challenging at times.

Professor Smith is a very solid and compelling professor. He is a great resource! He is also very patient and fair. Excellent instructor! The AutoCAD component of the class is rigorous.

Smith is a great professor, he knows what he is talking about. The final project is fun but AutoCad gets annoying. The class sometimes gets dull.