CET 180 - Engineering Surveying

1. Examine Topographic Surveying
   1. Discuss Contours
   2. Describe Methods of Obtaining Topography
   3. Define Stadia
   4. Identify Stadia Equipment
   5. Illustrate Field Procedure for Stadia Mapping
   6. Demonstrate Stadia Work
   7. Give Contour Characteristics
   8. Define Plane Table Surveys
   9. Examine Topographic Details Obtained With Total Stations
   10. List Map Symbols
   11. Describe to Method to Complete the Map
   12. List Specifications for Topographic Maps
   13. Define Profiles from Contour Maps
   14. Prepare Checklist of Items to be Included on a Topographic Map
2. Investigate Global Positioning System (GPS)
   1. Define Global Positioning System (GPS)
   2. Identify Monitoring Stations
   3. Illustrate Basic Theory
   4. Discuss how the Travel Time of a Satellite Signal is Measured
   5. Give Uses of GPS
   6. List Types GPS Signals
   7. Discuss GPS Errors
   8. Illustrate how to Minimize Errors
   9. Define Position Dilution of Precision(PDOP)
   10. Show Point Positioning and Relative Positioning
   11. Demonstrate Field Applications
   12. Define Continuously Operating Reference Stations(CORS)
   13. Define Kinematic Surveying
3. Investigate Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
   1. Illustrate the Uses of Geographic Information Systems
   2. Discuss the Historical Development of GIS
   3. Define Objectives of GIS
   4. Discuss the Advantages of a GIS
   5. Define the Accuracy in a GIS
   6. Show Coordinates and Map Projections
   7. Define Control Surveying use in GIS
   8. Produce Map Data for a GIS
   9. Show Inputting Computer Data
   10. Discuss Legal Concerns With GIS
4. Examine Construction Surveying
   1. Define a Construction Survey
   2. Describe the Work of the Construction Surveyor
   3. Describe Property Survey from the Contractors Viewpoint
   4. Define Preliminary Surveys
   5. Discuss Grade Stakes
   6. Examine Referencing Points for Construction
   7. Describe Building Layouts
   8. Describe Base Lines (Layout Performed by Surveyors)
   9. Describe Radial Staking Methods
   10. Place Batter Boards
   11. Define As-Built Surveys
5. Investigate Geometric Designs
   1. Identify Volumes and Volumes use in Construction
   2. Discuss Slopes and Slope Stakes
   3. Define Borrow Pits
   4. Define Cross Sections
   5. Illustrate Areas of Cross Sections
   6. Compute Earthwork Volumes
   7. Draw a Mass Diagram
   8. Calculate Volumes from Contour Maps
   9. Classify Volume Formulas for Geometric Figures
6. Examine Land Surveying or Property Surveying
   1. Define Land Surveying
   2. Describe Title Transfer and Land Records
   3. Discuss Common Law
   4. Define Monuments
   5. Illustrate Blazing Trees
   6. Discuss Monuments, Bearings, Distances and Areas
   7. Define Miscellaneous Terms Relating to Land Surveying
   8. Define Resurveys
   9. Discuss Metes and Bounds
   10. Discuss the U.S. Public Lands Survey Systems
   11. Discuss Early Days of the System
   12. Identify the Outline of the System
   13. Define Meander Lines
   14. Define Witness Corners
   15. Discuss Deed Descriptions of Land
7. Analyze Horizontal Curves
   1. Define Degree of Curvature and Radius of Curvature
   2. Discuss Curve Equations
   3. Calculate Deflection Angles
   4. Demonstrate Selection and Staking Out of Curves
   5. Show Field Procedure for Staking Out Curves
   6. Discuss Circular Curves Using the SI System
   7. Illustrate Horizontal Curves Passing Through Certain Points
   8. Define Spiral Curves
8. Analyze Vertical Curves
   1. Define Vertical Curves
   2. Calculate a Vertical Curve
   3. Discuss Miscellaneous Items Relating to Vertical Curves
   4. Define Unequal-Tangent Vertical Curves
   5. Illustrate a Vertical Curve Passing Through a Certain Point
   6. Describe Parabolic Equation
   7. Define Crowns
   8. Describe Superelevation
9. Examine Surveying-The Profession
   1. Discuss Surveying Licenses
   2. Discuss Registration Requirements
   3. List Penalties for Practicing Surveying Without a License
   4. Identify Reasons for Becoming Registered
   5. Define Surveying Code of Ethics