By the end of the course, each student should be able to:

- use a word-processor and know how to create professional reports and documents

- use an excel spread-sheet for coding and analyzing data

- use PowerPoint for preparing professional presentations

- use AutoCAD and know how to create a drawing

- know the basic principles of cartographic and visual communication and apply them to the composition of a map and poster

- lay out and plot a drawing to the plotter or to a PDF file

- identify the difference between a vector and raster graphic

- know the concepts of data management and how to assign, export and import data with AutoCAD

- use PhotoShop to render plans and edit images by integrating CAD drawings as a base

- use SketchUp for creating perspectives and sections and know the principles of 3D modeling