CE 205 - Introduction to Surveying

Institution:

Point Park University

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Description:

A study of topographic surveying and mapping. Determination of land areas, construction surveys and layout, control surveys, boundary surveys, route locations and street layout. Provides experience with the use of equipment, instruments and the fundamental techniques of surveying. Prerequisites: ETGR 205, MATH 181. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1)Use in practical manor the methods and procedures for precise measurement. (2) Demonstration the importance and the procedures of orderly record keeping and its effect on a project. (3) Become proficient in the use and care of the following equipment: Steel tape plumb bobs and chaining pins; Automatic level; Transit and Philadelphia rod; Theodolite, EDM's and prism poles (total station); Electronic Field-books; Spreadsheet software (for field-book reductions); and Auto-CAD TM Civil 3-D software.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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