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LEARNING
OUTCOMES AND ELEMENTS OF THE PERFORMANCE: |
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Upon
successful completion of this course, the student will demonstrate the
ability to: |
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Explain the
purpose of surveying by identifying various types of surveys; describing
equipment used to perform such surveys; and indicate the interaction of
errors, mistakes and field data collection in a survey |
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Potential
Elements of the Performance:
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Define surveying.
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Identify types and purpose of surveying.
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Identify the basic instruments commonly
used in surveying.
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Distinguish between accuracy and precision.
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Define errors and mistakes in surveying.
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Recognize and appreciate the importance
of collecting and recording appropriate field notes.
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2. |
Participate
as an active member of a survey team to select and operate leveling survey
equipment for the purpose of conducting, measuring, calculating, recording
and disseminating data according to given standards. |
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Potential
Elements of the Performance:
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Define leveling.
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Identify leveling instruments and their
use.
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Identify and use leveling rods and accessories.
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Describe the process of differential
leveling.
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Identify and use the two basic equations
of leveling.
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Demonstrate the proper procedure for
setting up the level, taking rod readings, and entering data in the field
book.
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Record and reduce field notes to established
standards.
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Solve problems involving the degree
of accuracy
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Perform a field exercise using a single
instrument set up.
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Solve and perform a differential
leveling exercise.
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Solve and perform a benchmark leveling
exercise.
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Solve and perform a profile leveling
exercise.
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Solve and perform a peg test
to ensure proper adjustment of instrument.
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3. |
Acquire,
record and reduce linear measurements using various approved techniques,
equipment and procedures. |
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Potential
Elements of the Performance:
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Differentiate among different methods
of linear measurement.
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Establish a personal pace.
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Explain the duties of the head surveyor
and rear surveyor.
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Explain the various uses for tape accessories.
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State the procedure for making slope
measurements.
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List the sources of chaining mistakes.
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Convert slope distances into horizontal
distances.
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Compute incorrect tape length effects
on chaining.
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Compute temperature effects on chaining.
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4. |
Identify
and describe the functions and parts of a transit; measure and record angular
measurements with the transit; perform associated angular calculations
for azimuths and bearings of open and closed traverses. |
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Potential
Elements of the Performance:
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Identify the components of a transit.
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Set up a transit over a point.
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Demonstrate the procedure for making
angular measurements.
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Read transit verniers.
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Measure horizontal angles singly and
doubly.
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Perform angular arithmetic calculations.
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Calculate bearing and azimuths of open
and closed traverses.
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Describe and outline the procedure for
prolonging a straight line, interlining between two points, intersecting
a line and prolonging a straight line past an obstacle.
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SPECIAL
NOTES: |
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Special
Needs:
If you are a student with special
needs (e.g. physical limitations, visual impairments, hearing impairments,
or learning disabilities), you are encouraged to discuss required accommodations
with your instructor and/or the Special Needs office. Visit Room E1204
or call Extension 493, 717, or 491 so that support services can be arranged
for you.
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Retention
of Course Outlines:
It is the responsibility of the student
to retain all course outlines for possible future use in acquiring advanced
standing at other postsecondary institutions.
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Plagiarism:
Students should refer to the definition
of "academic dishonesty" in Student
Rights and Responsibilities. Students who engage in "academic dishonesty"
will receive an automatic failure for that submission and/or such other
penalty, up to and including expulsion from the course/program, as may
be decided by the professor/dean. In order to protect students from inadvertent
plagiarism, to protect the copyright of the material referenced, and to
credit the author of the material, it is the policy of the department to
employ a documentation format for referencing source material.
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Course
Outline Amendments:
The Professor reserves the right
to change the information contained in this course outline depending on
the needs of the learner and the availability of resources. |
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Substitute
course information is available in the Registrar's
office.
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Testing
Absence
If a student is unable to write a
test on the date assigned, the following procedure is required:
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The student shall provide the Professor
with advance notice of his/her need to miss the test.
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The student may be required to document
the absence at the discretion of the Professor.
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All decisions regarding whether tests
shall be re-scheduled will be at the discretion of the Professor.
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The student is responsible to make arrangements
with his/her course Professor related to make-up of the missed test.
In the event of an emergency on the
day of the test, the student may require documentation to support the absence
and must telephone the College to identify the absence. The college has
a 24 hour electronic voice mail system (759-2554) Ext. 600.
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