Course Overview
This course is a continuation of GEOM 1021 and will introduce geomatics students to more complex and varied survey computation techniques. Lectures will focus on the theoretical principles and procedures for computation, while lab assignments show the practical approach of computations in industry applications. The course will introduce control survey calculations using intersection and resection methods and the linear transformation of local to global rectangular coordinate systems. The geometry of simple circular curves and the computation of curve layout data will be presented and then further expanded to include compound and reverse curve applications. Other topics include the theory and practical application of calculations for symmetrical and non-symmetrical parabolic vertical curves, a variety of area calculation methods to enable the subdivision of land parcels to meet specific design requirements, and road cross-sectional area and volume calculations for typical earthwork applications.
Prerequisite(s)
- 50% in GEOM 1021
Credits
4.0
- Not offered this term
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Perform computations of coordinates of control stations using intersection and resection methods.
- Calculate linear transformation parameters and transform local to global rectangular coordinates.
- Compute areas of land parcels using various methods.
- Identify the various geometric elements of simple circular curves.
- Apply mathematical theory to compute the primary elements of horizontal circular curves, including compound and reverse curves.
- Identify the various design elements of symmetrical and non-symmetrical parabolic vertical curves.
- Apply mathematical theory to compute elevations and curve lengths for typical symmetrical and non-symmetrical vertical curve applications.
- Calculate road cross-section areas and determine earthwork volumes for road and construction applications.
- Subdivide land parcels to meet specific design requirements using calculation methods.
Effective as of Winter 2025
Related Programs
Surveying Computations 2 (GEOM 2021) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Construction and the Environment
- Geomatics Engineering Technology
Diploma Full-time
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