The students use different surveying methods and equipment to make measurements and record data in the field, to determine location, to delineate boundaries, to guide construction operations, and to calculate areas and volumes based on recorded data. The use of AutoCAD software is encouraged for plotting field data and to prepare group project report. Students are assigned group surveying project involving selected areas of the campus for making field measurements, field notes, calculations, plotting and writing a group project report. Students are expected to participate fully. Field evaluation of surveying skills is an important part of course grading.
Homework assignments are due one week after the assigned date.
Group project report is due on the last class day.