CIVILEN 2410
Transcript Abbreviation:
Intro to Surveying
Course Description:
An introduction to surveying and geomatics, with an emphasis on basic spatial data collection and construction layout using ground-based measurement techniques. Must be taken as soon as possible upon entering the major.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours:
3.00
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits:
(N/A)
Total Completions Allowed:
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
12 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq or concur: 2050 or Stat 3450, 3460, or 3470; and enrollment in CivilEn or EnvEng major.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
(N/A)
Course Goals / Objectives:
Have knowledge of the fundamental concepts of surveying and geomatics with special emphasis on measurement techniques important for civil engineering projects
Understand the range of applications in surveying, geomatics and spatial data collection
Develop a very practically-oriented understanding of errors in basic spatial measurements, together with an appreciation of basic measurement theory
Have knowledge of the fundamental concepts of spatial data measurement techniques for surveying and geomatics
Understand the basic principles of global positioning systems, photogrammetry,remote sensing, laser scanning and LIDAR for the application of metric (and other) photographs in measurement applications
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC out-of-class | REC in-class | Weekly LAB out-of-class | Weekly LAB in-class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fundamental concepts and applications of surveying and geomatics; nature of measurement; basic measurement theory; error sources and the nature of error; significant figures. | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 |
| Standard distance measurements; leveling and electronic distance measurements | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 |
| Bearings, directions, angles, azimuths; traverse computations and measurements | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 6.0 | 0 |
| Area calculations; volume calculations | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 |
| Univeral and local spatial reference systems with emphasis on coordinate systems and their application in topographic surveys | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 |
| Alignment transition curves including horizontal curves and vertical curves | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 |
| Introduction to photogrammetry: concepts, overview, history; applied photogrammetry for basic surveying and geomatics. | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 |
| Introduction to remote sensing; Introduction to geographic information systems (GIS); Introduction to global positioning systems (GPS) Introduction to laser scanning and LIDAR. | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 |
| Total | 32 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Lab
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Midterm Examinations (2) | 30% |
| Final Exam | 30% |
| Labs | 30% |
| Homework assignments | 10% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary Surveying: An Introduction to Geomatics, 12th edition | C.D. Ghilani and P.R. Wolfe |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
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