GEOL 155L Introduction to Surveying Lab
Use of transits, theodolites, levels, and EDMs to locate and control structures, and measure horizontal and vertical distances, and angles. Error analysis, traverse, route and land surveying, construction surveying, and accompanying methods and calculations.
Fundamentals of surveying as applied to construction layout. Lab measurements of construction layout, profile plotting, land surface area, differential and profile leveling using tape, leveling, and transit measurements.
GEOL 155LIntroduction to Surveying Lab
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I. General Information
Department
Engineering, Physical, and Computer Sciences Academic
II. Course Specification
Course Type
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Credit Hours Narrative
1 credit
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
0
Semester Contact Hours Lab
30
III. Catalog Course Description
Use of transits, theodolites, levels, and EDMs to locate and control structures, and measure horizontal and vertical distances, and angles. Error analysis, traverse, route and land surveying, construction surveying, and accompanying methods and calculations.
Fundamentals of surveying as applied to construction layout. Lab measurements of construction layout, profile plotting, land surface area, differential and profile leveling using tape, leveling, and transit measurements.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Demonstrate the ability to make and record horizontal measurements using common surveying techniques.
- Demonstrate the ability to make and record vertical measurements using common surveying techniques.
- Demonstrate the ability to measure and record metes and bounds.
- Use mathematical techniques to calculate curves, angles, bearings, and measurement error.
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
Pace Length, Measurements, and Math
Distance Measurement and Correction
Electronic Distance Measurement
Leveling and Benchmarking
Angle Measurement
Traverse adjustments and area calcs
Vertical angles
Topographic maps
Horizontal curves
VI. Delivery Methodologies