Elementary plane surveying. Errors. Use of measuring tape, level, transit, total station and associated equipment; levelling; measurement of distance and angles; traverses; topographic surveys. Computation of coordinates, latitudes and departures and areas. Electronic distance measuring and GPS. Route and construction surveys including calculations and surveying of profiles, cross-sections, circular, spiral and vertical curves, and grades. Field exercises on all topics.
Surveying Field School: A one week surveying field school will be held on campus immediately after spring examinations.
Credit Weight:
0.5
Offering:
2-1.5; 0-0
Course Classifications:
Type C: Engineering, Mathematical and Natural Sciences