ENGR 1307 - Plane Surveying

3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 1 lab hours.

Prerequisites: MATH 1316 Plane Trigonometry or the equivalent and ENGR 1304 Engineering Graphics
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Development of skills necessary to recognize and solve problems in surveying. Introduction and use of various precision instruments used for surveying, including level, theodolites, electronic distance measuring equipment, and total stations for collecting field data. Introduction of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and their use in surveying; and use of graphic design software, such as AutoCAD or Micro-station, in surveying problems.
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:

1. State the different classifications and types of surveys.
2. Apply principles of trigonometry to surveying problems.
3. Perform necessary unit conversions in surveying.
4. Demonstrate skills necessary for fieldwork such as safety, note keeping, and instrument care. 5. Operate surveying equipment such as level, theodolite, total station, electronic distance measuring equipment, and surveying tape.
6. Determine the expected value and error bounds associated with measurements.
7. Perform horizontal and vertical measurements using standard surveying equipment for distance, angles, and contours. 8. Perform traverse and area calculations, including traverse closure.
9. Perform field layout for typical civil engineering applications such as highway geometrics and land development.
Notes:
NOTE: Some baccalaureate engineering programs will accept this course for transfer credit and as applicable to the engineering major, while others will accept the course for transfer credit only. The student is advised to check with the school to which he or she wants to transfer for specific applicability of this course to the engineering major.