BCOT 219 - Survey and Measurement

PROGRAM: Construction Technology
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2011

Presents fundamentals of surveying, including use of transit, reading angles, land description, restrictions and legal problems. Covers topographical maps and their use.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:

Evaluate the various types of surveying.
Describe all types of measuring tapes.
Convert inches to decimals of a foot.
Convert minutes and seconds into decimal and degrees.
Express angles in terms of bearing, direct azimuth and indirect azimuths.
Explain the terms, datum line - B.S. - F.S. - H.I.
Think critically and independently analyze, synthesize, and evaluate technical problems and information.
Identify and interpret health, safety, and welfare standards as dictated by local, state or federal agencies.

COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -

Surveying
Use of transit
Reading angles
Land description
Restrictions
Legal problems
Topographical maps

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BCOT 219 - Survey and Measurement