Course Overview
SURV 1130 introduces some basic principles of field surveying and surveying terminology. The first component of the course uses differential levels to familiarize students with field notes, instrument care, setting up, mathematical checks on closure and instrument calibration. The principles and procedures for benchmark levelling and detail levelling will be covered. The course will then introduce distance measurement with steel tapes and total stations. Trigonometric levelling with vertical angles and slope distances will be covered along with grade calculations, stationing and cut or fill determination. Procedures for using total stations will be introduced near the end of the term. The course also introduces the types of errors occurring in differential levelling, angular measurement and distance measurement. Proper care of the equipment and safety awareness are emphasized throughout the course.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Define many basic terms used in the survey industry. [1]
- Explain the fundamental concepts and principles in surveying for errors, accuracy and precision. [1]
- Conduct a differential level loop to establish elevations. [1]
- Assess the quality of and adjust a differential levelling loop. [1]
- Perform a field test to evaluate the condition of a surveyor's level. [2]
- Perform calculations involving grade for construction purposes. [1]
- Measure angles and distances with the appropriate corrections using a total station. [1]
- Apply appropriate corrections for distanced measured with a steel tape. [1]
- Demonstrate the proper care and handling of surveying equipment. [1]
- Demonstrate suitable formats for basic note keeping. [1]
- Assess common survey related safety issues. [1, 8]
Effective as of Fall 2018
Related Programs
Surveying for Civil Engineering 1 (SURV 1130) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Construction and the Environment
- Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering Full-time
- Civil Engineering
Diploma Full-time
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