Lectures emphasize the concepts, computations, analysis and adjustments of leveling, angle observation, distance measure and control traverses. Field exercises stress the techniques of distance measure from rough pacing to use of the Electronic Distance Measure instrument, as well as the correct procedures for horizontal and vertical angle observations.
Students prepare drawings and maps from their field notes.
Use of the TI-85 calculator or approved equivalent is required for the solution of several types of problems. Plans will be made using surveyors notes as input and calculations associated with horizontal and vertical control will be covered. Students will examine and interpret construction drawings to determine quantities of various materials of construction. Construction material properties and methods of quantity takeoffs are presented. Laboratory projects reinforce the lecture material and emphasize proper estimating procedures and format.