Construction Engineering Technology
Master Syllabus
Course
Title: Surveying Course
Code & Number: CET-1210
Credit Hour Total: 3
Lecture
Hours: 2 Lab Hours:
1
Prerequisite(s): ENGT-1050, MATH-1320, MATH-1330 (Corequisite)
Text: Elementary Surveying
Wolf & Brinker ISBN: 0-06-500399-3
Software: None
A. Course Description (Approved
catalog description.)
Study of construction and land surveying techniques, including the use of a steel tape, level, transit, and total station. Laboratory will stress surveying measurement and layout techniques. Laboratory exercises will also introduce “AUTOCAD” and associated third party software applications to surveying.
B. Related Program Outcomes:
1.
Effective
communication skills related to the construction environment though the proper
usage of oral, written and graphic techniques.
2.
A
development of mathematical skills sufficient to solve and analyze technical
problems associated with construction projects including building, highway and heavy
construction.
3.
Proficiency
in the use of surveying equipment to collect data and lay out projects to solve
engineering problems.
C. Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course students will have the ability to:
1.
Make
trigonometric calculations related to surveying.
2.
Prepare
and interpret field notes.
3.
Measure
horizontal distances by taping.
4.
Calibrate
a tape.
5.
Perform
correction calculations of taping measurements for tape length, temperature,
slope, and tension.
6.
Set
up and operate the transit.
7.
Read
a compass and vernier
8.
Determine
magnetic declination.
9.
Measure
horizontal angles, including measurement by repetition and closing the horizon.
10. Calculate compass bearings and azimuths.
11. Set up and operate a level.
12. Handle and read a rod, including the use
of targets.
13. Complete a level circuit and establish
elevations of benchmarks and turning points.
14. Perform measurements by stadia to
determine horizontal distances.
15. Perform stake out of measured distances
using Total Station Equipment.
D. Course Outline (List major
content areas or units covered in the course.)
1.
Distance
Measurement
2.
Leveling
3.
Angles,
Bearings & Azimuths
4.
Introduction
to and Use of the Compass
5.
Transit,
Theodolite and Total Station Introduction and Operations
6.
Construction
Staking
E. Suggested Laboratory Tests (List labs
covered in the laboratory portion of the course.
1.
Taping short distances (Less than 100 feet)
2.
Taping long distances
3.
Transit set-up and horizontal angle turning
4.
Multiple Horizontal angle turning
5.
Leveling and closure
6.
Construction staking for a building foundation
7.
Measuring vertical angles and distances
8.
Performing offset distance measurements
9.
Introduction to total station operations
10. Introduction to surveying software
11. Topographic map reading and interpretation
12. Introduction to photogrammetry