Course Description
Survey errors and error propagation, survey computations and adjustments, distance measurements, leveling, directions and angles, traverse computations, earthwork analysis, mass diagrams, map projection and coordinate systems, and theories of circular and parabolic curves for geometric design of highways; advanced geospatial technologies, including GPS, GIS, and remote sensing.
Athena Title
Surveying and Geomatics
Prerequisite
ENGR 1120 or ENGR 1120H or ENGR 1120E
Semester Course Offered
Offered spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
This course introduces the student to the basic principles involved in conventional surveying and advanced geospatial technologies and tools used in civil engineering. Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to use conventional surveying equipment to complete simple land surveys, and demonstrate basic knowledge of the use of modern geospatial technologies and tools to collect, analyze, and interpret data for surveying solutions.
Topical Outline
• Basics of surveying • Distance measurements • Leveling, computation, and adjustment • Directions and angles • Map projections and coordinate systems • Errors and error propagation • Traverse and traverse computations • Earthwork analysis and mass diagrams • Global positioning system • Geographic information systems • Photogrammetry and satellite remote sensing • Geometric design of highways (horizontal alignment design) • Geometric design of highways (vertical alignment design)
Syllabus
Public CV