10607155Survey 1
Course Information
Description
Basic measurement concepts, procedures, errors and computations underlying the technical aspects of surveying. Students use modern instrumentation to perform elevation, distance, and angular measurements. Coordinate geometry is introduced as a computational tool. Computations are done both manually and on computer using commercial software.
Total Credits
3
Prior Learning Assessment
- Exam-College Developed Challenge Exam
Course Competencies
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Demonstrate general surveying principlesAssessment StrategiesSkill DemonstrationCriteriaDescribe different surveying applicationsIdentify the important characteristics of documenting measurementsDescribe field note content and organizationIdentify and describe sources of measurement errorsIdentify and describe the behavior of different types of errorsCompensate systematic errors
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Perform elevation determinationAssessment StrategiesSkill DemonstrationCriteriaDefine basic termsDemonstrate correct differential leveling field procedureDemonstrate the correct way to record field measurementsCorrectly compute and adjust a level circuit
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Perform field traversingAssessment StrategiesSkill DemonstrationCriteriaIdentify and describe primary methods of distance determinationDescribe the primary types of angle measurementsCorrectly set up and center a TSI over a pointDemonstrate the correct procedure for measuring a horizontal angleDemonstrate the correct procedure for measuring a horizontal distance
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Perform traverse computationsAssessment StrategiesSkill DemonstrationCriteriaCompute angular closurePerform preliminary traverse calculationsPerform traverse adjustmentCompute coordinate values of traverseDetermine distance and direction from coordinatesDocuments results
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Demonstrate knowledge of the Public Land Survey System (PLS)Assessment StrategiesSkill DemonstrationCriteriaDescribe the reasons for the PLSSummarize the current PLS procedureIdentify types of corners and accessories and when they are usedDescribe unique aspects of the PLS in WisLocate originate notes and plats for Wis PLS cornersDescribe aliquot part creation