A fundamental course in surveying which introduces commonly used survey equipment. After completion, students will be able to identify and describe the equipment, parts and applications in the field, including fields and office methods used for measuring and recording surveying data. Topics include booking and plotting notes, measuring angles and distances,basic computations for angles, level note reduction, simple circular curves, simple traverse plots, plans, profiles, cross sections and slope staking.

An introduction to highway classification and the capacity and level of service concepts as defined in the T.A.C and M.O.T. design manuals. Topics include elements of horizontal and vertical alignment design, components of road cross sections, impact of a new road or road improvement on the environment.

This course provides a detailed introduction to the terminology, theory, and practices related to geology, soil mechanics, and the basic properties of soils and rocks. This course defines basic terms and explains how a knowledge of geology and soil mechanics has a function within engineering.

Focuses on the fundamental concepts of the hydrologic cycle and measurement of precipitation. The determination of drainage basins and catchments and analysis of the basin characteristics for determination of runoff coefficients will provide essential knowledge required for an understanding of the determination of runoff flows and assessment of hydrologic data for design purposes.

Introduces the student to the principles of topographic maps and ordering aerial photographs. Mapping symbols, mapping systems, scale, contours, profiles and determining distance, direction and area are also covered in the course

This course covers all aspects of report writing: organizing information presentation, drawing conclusions, packaging. Students will be required to submit assignments for assessment and constructive criticism.

An introduction to the legislation and regulations governing legal surveys and land ownership in the Province of British Columbia. It covers general survey principles, the history of B.C land surveys, and various items of provincial legislation relating to survey regulations and requirements and other issues of land ownership and boundary determination.

Introduces natural state land use assessment, planning elements, community zoning and site plans, neighbourhoods, lot and dwelling types, traffic considerations, road classifications, road patterns and names, single site planning, building envelopes, setbacks, lot layout design, cul-de-sacs, walkways and emergency access routes. Acts and Regulations governing subdivisions, the approval process, engineering servicing criteria and the economic aspects of land use development are reviewed.

Provides the students with the opportunity to develop skills associated with subdivision lot layout design. This course is project based. Students assess external and on-site development factors including: road right of ways, access opportunities and topography related to road grades and gravity utility placement. These factors, together with lot standards, lot configurations, building envelope requirements, emergency access, pedestrian systems and lot grading requirements are combined in the development of a preliminary proposal for the subdivision of a proposed site.

Provides a working knowledge of Part 9 of the 2012 B.C Building Code as it applies to single family dwellings. Gives students the basic skills required to check plans, inspect buildings and deal with questions relating to Part 9 at an elementary level. Covers acceptable materials, systems and methods used in housing construction. Students must bring B.C. Building Code to the first class. (3 credits)

Gives students a working knowledge of the 2012 Building Code for housing. It will be of interest to building officials or those who are contemplating entering the field of municipal building inspection. The course relates specifically to Part 9 of the B.C. Building Code which applies to housing of the following types: buildings which contain one dwelling only (houses); and buildings which contain two or more side-by-side dwelling units whose total area does not exceed 600 square meters. This course is offered in conjunction with the Building Officials' Association of B.C. Successful completion of the final exam (80 per cent+) meets the academic requirements for Level 1 Building Inspector certification. Please note you must also have two years suitable practical experience before certification. Suitability of practical experience is at the discretion of the BOABC. Persons engaged in the housing construction business and taking a Building Code course for general knowledge may prefer to take BLDC 1500 BC Building Code: Part 9 (SFD) which does not require the BOABC Level 1 as the final exam. (3 credits)

Interpretation of construction drawings for subdivision configuration, roadways, services, structures, and other auxiliary works, interpretation of scales, legends, profiles, typical cross-sections, drainage plans, and other servicing details are presented.

Details reasons and methods for conducting a geotechnical survey. Office procedures are introduced which allow geotechnical information to be obtained before moving into the field. The mechanics of slope movement and causes of slope instability including identification of potential slope hazards are presented.

Introduces the basic mechanics of rock slope failures and the principles needed to analyze planar failures. Topics include methods of rock slope stabilization, rockfall protection and detection, required calculations and design applications.

An expansion of TSYH 3142. A step-by-step application of the Rational Method in peak flow determination is presented. Students will work on individual projects and follow a systematic approach to determining peak flows using the Rational Method as a basis for culvert and drainage designs.

Introduces the basic terminology in traffic engineering and sets out the typical role and responsibilities of Traffic Engineering.

Provides the basic approach to and methodology of collecting and reviewing traffic data for traffic volumes, spot speeds and motor vehicle accidents. It also deals with the types and meanings of traffic control devices, the review of MUTDC devices, the relevant parts of the Motor Vehicle Act, and installation procedures.

Covers the traffic related elements of highway geometry and intersections. Highway and intersection capacity is traditionally measured by levels of service.

Covers on-street and off-street parking, transit operations, transportation planning and travel demand management issues, air and noise pollution and energy consumption by automobiles.

The first of the two transportation planning courses, it provides the general introduction of transport planning, trip assignment, trip distribution and modal choice.

Covers the transportation analysis process and the theoretical basis for highway planning, travel demand management, and evaluation of choices.