Credits: 4 Lecture Hours:3 Lab Hours:2 Practicum Hours:0 Work Experience:0 Course Type:Voc/TechA continuation of Surveying Fundamentals. Topics will include construction control surveys; topographic surveys, construction site layout; coordinate systems (i.e., state plane); elementary horizontal curves; real property descriptions; right of way. Electronic data collection and global positioning will be utilized, as well as data downloading and editing using CAD programs. Prerequisite:CET 113 or instructor approval Competencies
Examine Topographic Surveying
Discuss Contours
Describe Methods of Obtaining Topography
Define Stadia
Identify Stadia Equipment
Illustrate Field Procedure for Stadia Mapping
Demonstrate Stadia Work
Give Contour Characteristics
Define Plane Table Surveys
Examine Topographic Details Obtained With Total Stations
List Map Symbols
Describe to Method to Complete the Map
List Specifications for Topographic Maps
Define Profiles from Contour Maps
Prepare Checklist of Items to be Included on a Topographic Map
Investigate Global Positioning System (GPS)
Define Global Positioning System (GPS)
Identify Monitoring Stations
Illustrate Basic Theory
Discuss how the Travel Time of a Satellite Signal is Measured