Purdue University Calumet
School of Technology
Course Syllabus
CET 32200 - Astronomic and Geodetic Surveying
Credits and Contact Hours:
3 contact hours
3 credit hours
Instructor’s or Course Coordinator’s Name:
Anthony Gregory
Text Book, Title, Author and Year:
Elementary Surveying, 12th Edition, by Ghilani and Wolf
A Manual on Astronomic and Grid Azimuth, by Buckner
State Plane Coordinates in Modern Surveying Practice, by Buckner
Celestial Observation Handbook and Ephemeris, by Sokkia
Introduction to the Course:
a. Catalog Description:
Determination of directions based on astronomic observations. Computations associated with
geodetic surveying and geodetic control surveys. Associations of geodetic locations and plane
coordinate locations. Introduction to surveying by use of GPS methods
b. Prerequisite: CET 21000
c. Required course
Specific Goals to the Course:
a. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
Calculate differences between civil time and standard time.
Demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of astronomy employed in
land surveying.
Calculate directions based on astronomic observations.
Demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of geodesy employed in
land surveying.
Demonstrate proficiency in performing basic geodetic surveying computations.
Demonstrate an understanding of the purpose and function of state plane coordinate systems.
Demonstrate proficiency in computing the relationship between point locations and
directions on the earth's surface and on a state plane coordinate grid.
Demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles associated with surveying
by use of GPS methods.
Demonstrate an understanding of the errors encountered in surveying by use of GPS
methods.
Demonstrate an understanding of the applications of GPS measurement
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CET 32200
b. Student Outcomes
This course satisfies ABET Criterion a, b, f, h, i, and k
Course Delivery Methods (check all that apply):
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Lecture
Laboratory
Online
Discussion groups
Projects
Other (explain)
Factors Used to Determine the Course Grade (check all that apply):
X Quizzes
X Exams – (and quizzes = 60%); final exam – 20%
X Homework – 20%
□ Papers
□ Lab Reports
□ Class participation
□ How final grade is determined
Brief List of Topics to be Covered:
Course Introduction
Introduction to Astronomic Observations
Simple Methods of Meridian Determination
Time and Time Computations
Azimuth Determination from Polaris Observations
Azimuth Determination from Solar Observations
Latitude and Longitude Determination from Solar Observations
Introduction to Basic Geodesy
Geoid, Ellipoids, and Datums
Basic Geodetic Computations
State Plane Coordinates
Introduction to GPS
Basic Principles of GPS
Errors in GPS Measurements
Applications of GPS
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