Course Form
I. Summary of Proposed Changes
Dept / Program Applied Computing & Electronics /
Computer Aided Design
Course Title Fundamentals of Surveying
Prefix and Course
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CADX 234
Short Title (max. 26 characters incl. spaces) Fundamentals of Surveying
Summarize the change(s) proposed Add new course
II. Endorsement/Approvals
Complete the form and obtain signatures before submitting to Faculty Senate Office
Please type / print name Signature Date
Requestor:
Phone/ email :
Program Chair/Director:
Other affected programs
Craig Schaeffer
Krisztian Varsa
406-243-7920
Krisztian.Varsa@Umontana.edu
Tom Gallagher
Dean: Lynn Stocking
Are other departments/programs affected by this modification because of
(a) required courses incl. prerequisites or corequisites,
(b) perceived overlap in content areas
Please obtain signature(s) from the
Chair/Director of any such department/ program (above) before submission
(c) cross-listing of coursework
III: To Add a New Course S yllabus and assessment information is required ( paste syllabus into section V or attach). Course should have internal coherence and clear focus.
Common Course Numbering Review (Department Chair Must Initial) :
Does an equivalent course exist elsewhere in the MUS? Check all relevant disciplines if course is interdisciplinary. ( http://www.mus.edu/Qtools/CCN/ccn_default.asp
)
YES NO
X
If YES: Do the proposed abbreviation, number, title and credits align with existing course(s)? Please indicate equivalent course/campus.
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If NO: Course may be unique, but is subject to common course review. Be sure to include learning outcomes on syllabus or paste below. The course number may be changed at the system level.
Although Common Course numbering has not been established for CAD courses, the course number was derived from a course with a similar description in the Course Catalog of Montana Tech.
Exact entry to appear in the next catalog (Specify course abbreviation, level, number, title, credits, repeatability (if applicable), frequency of offering, prerequisites, and a brief description.)
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U 234 Fundamentals of Surveying 3cr. Offered spring. Prereq., M090. Basic principles of civil surveying and the use of surveying equipment. Surveying introduces students to the link between field (construction) and office (design) practices. Students will become familiar with Global Positioning Systems (GPS), levels, level rods, total stations, basic survey computations, and their relationship to Computer Design Systems.
Justification: How does the course fit with the existing curriculum? Why is it needed?
This course has been a graduation requirement for the Computer Aided Design C.A.S. Program. It has been offered in the past as a Special Topics course. We request adding it as a permanent offering. Surveying’s integration into Global Positioning Systems, Geographic Information Systems, and AutoCAD gives the students a tangible connection between the office and field.
Are there curricular adjustments to accommodate teaching this course?
No.

Complete for UG courses (UG courses should be assigned a 400 number).
Describe graduate increment - see procedure 301.30 http://umt.edu/facultysenate/committees/grad_council/procedures/default.aspx
Complete for Co-convented courses
Companion course number, title, and description (include syllabus of companion course in section V)
See procedure 301.20 http://umt.edu/facultysenate/committees/grad_council/procedures/default.aspx
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New fees and changes to existing fees are only approved once each biennium by the
Board of Regents. The coordination of fee submission is administered by Administration and Finance. Fees may be requested only for courses meeting specific conditions according to Policy 940.12.1 http://mus.edu/borpol/bor900/940-12-1.pdf
. Please indicate whether this course will be considered for a fee.
If YES, what is the proposed amount of the fee?
Justification:
YES NO
X
IV. To Delete or Change an Existing Course
– check X all that apply
Deletion Title
Course Number Change From:
To:
Level U, UG,
G
Co-convened
Description Change
Change in Credits
Prerequisites
From:
To:
Repeatability
Cross Listing
(primary program initiates form)
Is there a fee associated with the course?
2. Full and exact entry (as proposed)
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1. Current course information at it appears in catalog
( http://www.umt.edu/catalog )
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3. If cross-listed course: secondary program & course number
From:
To:
4. If co-convened course: companion course number, title, and description
(include syllabus of companion course in section V) See procedure 301.20 http://umt.edu/facultysenate/committees/grad_council/procedures/default.aspx
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5. Is this a course with MUS Common Course Numbering? http://www.mus.edu/Qtools/CCN/ccn_default.asp
If yes, please explain below whether this change will eliminate the course’s common course status.
6. Graduate increment if level of course is changed to UG.
Reference procedure 301.30:
Have you reviewed the graduate
YES NO increment guidelines? Please check (X) space provided. http://umt.edu/facultysenate/committees/ grad_council/procedures/default.aspx
(syllabus required in section V)
7. Other programs affected by the change
8. Justification for proposed change

V. Syllabus/Assessment Information
(must include learning outcomes)
Required for new courses and course change from U to UG. Paste syllabus in field below or attach and send digital copy with form.
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Spring 2011
Course Syllabus
Course Instructor: Craig Schaeffer, PE, PLS
Instructor Email: CraigSchaeffer@mso.umt.edu
Class Meetings: 5:40-7:00 p.m., TR, AD 13
Course Prerequisite: M090, Introductory Algebra
Required Text:
Lanzafama &
Surveying Fundamentals and Practices, 5th Edition; By, Nathanson,
Kissam; Published By, Prentice Hall, 2005.
Tools Student Needs: Calculator with Trig Functions
8.5” x 11” Letter Graph Paper, pencil
Grade Distribution: Homework 30%
Attendance
Quizzes
10%
10%
Lab Assignment 25%
Final Exam 25%
100%
Letter
A
B
C
D
F
Average
90+
80+
70+
60+
60-
Course Description:
Offered spring. Basic principles of civil surveying and the use of surveying equipment. Surveying introduces students to the link between field (construction) and office (design) practices. Students will become familiar with Global Positioning Systems (GPS), levels, level rods, total stations, basic survey computations, and their relationship to Computer Design Systems.
Learning Outcomes:
• Keep a set of neat and legible surveying notes in an acceptable format.
• Recognize, define and explain common surveying terms and symbols.
• Compute accuracies for horizontal and vertical distance measurements.
• Explain principles/procedures of electronic distance measurement (EDM)
• Set up and use an automatic level, and run a leveling circuit within a specified accuracy.
• Perform computations with horizontal angles, azimuths, bearings.
• Set up a total station and measure horizontal and vertical angles.
• Perform a traverse loop survey and basic traverse computations
• Perform basic coordinate geometry (COGO).
Homework:
Will be assigned for each Learning Unit from the book. Homework is graded on the basis of accuracy, neatness, and timely submission. Homework is due at the beginning of the class indicated on the Syllabus. Reading for each Learning Unit should be completed prior to lecture on that
Learning Unit.
Quizzes:
Quizzes will be given periodically during the semester and grade under the same criteria as

homework, and will cover everything covered since the previous quiz. No makeup quizzes will be given.
Labs:
There will be 4 Labs. Class time will be made available for labs. Labs will be team grade. Teams will be determined prior to each lab by the instructor.
Final:
A two part comprehensive final exam will be given at the end of the semester. One part written and the second part field.
Academic Integrity:
Using the Web to research materials and concepts is an integral part of learning in the 21st Century.
Studying with other students is a productive method of learning. A certain amount of collaborating on concepts with other students and using resources found on the Internet in an assignment is recommended. Copy and paste is not acceptable. It is expected that each student will perform his/her own work, and each student must be able to explain any assignment turned in. Collaboration on exams is strictly forbidden. All students must practice academic honesty. Academic misconduct is subject to academic penalty by the course instructor and/or disciplinary sanction by The University.
All students should be familiar with the Student Conduct Code, available for review online at http://www.umt.edu/SA/VPSA/index.cfm/page/1321.
Dropping and Adding Courses or Changing Sections, Grading or Credit Status:
University Policy for dropping courses or requesting grading/credit status changes can be found in the catalog: http://www.umt.edu/catalog/acad/acadpolicy/default.html Students should become familiar with all academic policies
Disabilities:
Eligible students with disabilities will receive appropriate accommodations in this course when requested in a timely way. Please contact me after class or in my office. Please be prepared to provide a letter from your DSS Coordinator. For more information, visit the Disability Services website at http://www.umt.edu/dss/ or call 406.243.2243 (voice/text).
VI Department Summary
(Required if several forms are submitted) In a separate document list course number, title, and proposed change for all proposals.
VII Copies and Electronic Submission.
After approval, submit original, one copy, summary of proposals and electronic file to the Faculty Senate Office, UH 221, camie.foos@mso.umt.edu.
Revised 8-23-11