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Survey Instrument Operations: Levels SURV 1101

Surveying Course

International Fees

International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.

Course details

Introduction to differential leveling; terms used in leveling; field note-keeping; peg-test; bench mark leveling; level note reductions and adjustment. Leveling applications - sewer-line survey and building site survey; earthwork volume calculations.

Prerequisite(s)

  • No prerequisites are required for this course.

Credits

2.5

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Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Carry out differential leveling - bench mark and detail leveling.
  • Take and reduce field notes.
  • Adjust level loops.
  • Carry out a peg test to determine if the level instrument is in good adjustment or not.
  • Calculate grades and invert elevations sewer-lines.
  • Cut and fill; earthwork volume determinations.

Effective as of Winter 2007

Related Programs

Survey Instrument Operations: Levels (SURV 1101) is offered as a part of the following programs:

  • Indicates programs accepting international students.
  • Indicates programs with a co-op option.

School of Construction and the Environment

  1. Civil Technology
    Associate Certificate Part-time
  2. Civil Technology
    Certificate Part-time

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