- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
Introduces fundamental concepts of surveying with applications for applied waste management. Topics include an introduction to the survey methodology, survey instrumentation, a description of the theory associated with survey computations, methods for determining horizontal positions and elevations, including position determination using GPS satellite technology.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
1.5
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Perform slope and sea level distance reductions using basic survey methodology concepts.
- Carry out computations on a simple plane involving rectangular and polar coordinates.
- Apply established surveyors' levelling skills to determine elevation differences
- Determine coordinates by traversing and adjust using the Compass Rule.
- Produce a scaled topographic survey plan.
- Carry out a topographic survey using a total station.
- Use the Global Positioning Satellite System to determine various location coordinates.
- Evaluate the usefulness of GPS in comparison with other surveying tools.
Effective as of Fall 2009
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.