College of the Redwoods
CURRICULUM PROPOSAL
1.
Division: Math, Science, and Engineering
2.
Course ID and Number: NR 52
3.
Course Title: Introduction to Surveying
4.
Discipline(s) (Select from CCC System Office Minimum Qualification for Faculty [copy following web
address and paste into web browser http://www.cccco.edu/divisions/esed/aa_ir/psmq/min_qual/min_quals%20_revApr406.pdf]
Course may fit more than one discipline; identify all that apply): FOR, NR, ENG
5.
Check one of the following:
New Course
If curriculum has been offered under a different discipline and/or name, identify the former course:
Change to existing course (course discipline and number are not changing)
Should another course be inactivated?
Title of course to be inactivated:
6.
No
Yes
Inactivation date:
Is course part of a CR Degree/Certificate Program? (If New is selected above, check No) No
Yes
If yes, specify program code(s). (Codes can be found in Outlook/Public Folders/All Public Folders/
Curriculum/Degree and Certificate Programs/choose appropriate catalog year):(proposed 2008-009
catalog)FOR.AS.FOREST TECHNOLOGY; (2007-2008 catalog): FOR-NR.CA.FOREST
TECHNOLOGY; FOR-NR.AS.TECHNICIAN; DT.AS.CIVIL DESIGN; DT.CA.CIVIL
DESIGN
Required course
Restricted elective
7.
Provide explanation and justification for addition/change/deletion:
Course update to meet current standards for course outlines. Class size changed to
reflect maximum of 25 per SAF accreditation standards and further reduced to 24 to
reflect logistical restrictions (equipment limitations).
8. List any special materials, equipment, tools, etc. that students must purchase:
9. Will this course have an instructional materials fee? No
Fee: $
Submitted by:
Tim Baker
Tel. Ext. 4348
Division Chair: Tony Sartori
Yes
Date: 2/29/2008
Review Date: 3/1/08
CURRICULUM COMMITTEE USE ONLY
Approved by Curriculum Committee: No
Board of Trustees Approval Date: 5/6/08
Curriculum Proposal (rev. 3.26.07)
Senate Approved: 09.03.04
Yes
Date: 3/14/08
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SUMMARY OF CURRICULUM CHANGES
FOR AN EXISTING COURSE
FEATURES
Catalog Description
(Please include complete
text of old and new catalog
descriptions.)
Grading Standard
OLD
NEW
A basic introduction to Plane
surveying concepts and practices.
Techniques for measuring both
vertical and horizontal distances
will be covered using pacing and
steel tapes along with clinometers
and Abney Levels. Angles,
bearings, and azimuths will be
measured with compasses.
Leveling will be done using both
direct and indirect techniques
with Dumpy and Auto levels and
level rods. Closed and open
traverses will be run using both
transits and total stations.
Computations from field data will
be done by hand and with
computers. Topographic map
reading and measuring skills will
be covered. Formal maps will be
produced using both hand and
computer techniques. GIS
(geographic information systems)
and GPS (global positioning
systems) will be introduced and
used in field exercises.
An introduction to the various
techniques for planning and
conducting land surveys. Lab
exercises progress from compass
and pacing through the use of
Total Stations. Basic mapping
exercises are conducted using
field data. Discussions cover the
theory of surveying, associated
math principles, and the various
methods of legal property
description.
Select
Select
IT 161 or MATH 105/106
None
Total Units
Lecture Units
Lab Units
Prerequisites
Corequisites
Recommended
Preparation
Maximum Class Size
ENGL 350 and MATH 106
30
24
Repeatability—
Maximum Enrollments
Other
Course learning outcomes, course
content, learning assessments
If any of the listed features have been modified in the new proposal, indicate the “old” (current) information and
proposed changes.
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College of the Redwoods
COURSE OUTLINE
DATE: 2/29/2008
COURSE ID AND NUMBER: NR 52
COURSE TITLE: Introduction to Surveying
FIRST TERM NEW OR REVISED COURSE MAY BE OFFERED: Fall 2008
TOTAL UNITS: 4
TOTAL HOURS: 144
[Lecture Units: 2
[Lecture Hours: 36
Lab Units: 2]
Lab Hours: 108]
MAXIMUM CLASS SIZE: 24
GRADING STANDARD
Letter Grade Only
CR/NC Only
Is this course repeatable for additional credit units: No
Grade-CR/NC Option
Yes
If yes, how many total enrollments?
Is this course to be offered as part of the Honors Program? No
Yes
If yes, explain how honors sections of the course are different from standard sections.
CATALOG DESCRIPTION
The catalog description should clearly state the scope of the course, its level, and what kinds of student goals the
course is designed to fulfill.
An introduction to the various techniques for planning and conducting land surveys. Lab
exercises progress from compass and pacing through the use of Total Stations. Basic
mapping exercises are conducted using field data. Discussions cover the theory of
surveying, associated math principles, and the various methods of legal property
description.
Special notes or advisories:
Field trips are required; the College does not provide transportation.
PREREQUISITES
No
Yes
Course(s):
Rationale for Prerequisite:
Describe representative skills without which the student would be highly unlikely to succeed .
COREQUISITES
No
Yes
Rationale for Corequisite:
Course(s):
RECOMMENDED PREPARATION
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No
Yes
Course(s): ENGL 350 and MATH 106
Rationale for Recommended Preparation:
Students will have difficulty comprehending and following the technical language without
adequate language skills. Students will have difficulty with surveying calculations without
adequate math skills.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
What should the student be able to do as a result of taking this course? State some of the objectives in terms of
specific, measurable student accomplishments.
1. Solve basic surveying problems.
2. Understand and use correct surveying terminology.
3. Correctly use basic surveying equipment such as staff compass, transit, auto-level,
Total Station.
4. Use appropriate property description methods .
5. Balance closed traverses.
6. Determine errors of closure and levels of precision.
7. Read and use topographic map features.
8. Use common cartographic techniques to develop maps.
COURSE CONTENT
Themes: What themes, if any, are threaded throughout the learning experiences in this course?
1. The practical application of mathematics to solve surveying problems.
Concepts: What concepts do students need to understand to demonstrate course outcomes?
1. The limits to measurement precision, accuracy and bias in users and equipment.
2. The definitions and descriptions of property boundaries with both metes and bounds
and the Public Land Survey system.
3. Mathematics of slope corrections, area calculations, solving for missing legs and
balancing traverses.
4. The differences between plane and geodetic surveying.
5. Coordinate systems as they are used in mapping and surveying.
6. The concepts of latitudes and departures to solve traverses.
7. Map projections and basic cartographic elements of mapping.
Issues: What primary issues or problems, if any, must students understand to achieve course outcomes (including
such issues as gender, diversity, multi-culturalism, and class)?
Skills: What skills must students master to demonstrate course outcomes?
1. Compass and pacing.
2. Sketch mapping.
3. Use of Dumpy and auto levels.
4. Use of transits.
5. Use of Total Stations.
6. Completing closed traverses to acceptable precision.
7. Traversing by radiation.
8. Profile leveling.
REPRESENTATIVE LEARNING ACTIVITIES
What will students be doing (e.g., listening to lectures, participating in discussions and/or group activities, attending
a field trip)? Relate the activities directly to the Course Learning Outcomes.
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1. Listening to lectures and participating in discussions on surveying theory and
application.
2. Working on solving common surveying problems.
3. Participating in lab exercises that demonstrate surveying techniques.
4. Participating in discussions about how to solve surveying problems.
ASSESSMENT TASKS
How will students show evidence of achieving the Course Learning Outcomes? Indicate which assessments (if any)
are required for all sections.
Representative assessment tasks:
1. Problem sets.
2. Quizzes.
3. Exams.
4. Lab exercises.
5. Group projects that demonstrate mastery of skills and course objectives.
Required assessments for all sections – to include but not limited to:
1. Group project.
2. Comprehensive final exam.
EXAMPLES OF APPROPRIATE TEXTS OR OTHER READINGS
Author, Title, and Date Fields are required
Author McCormac Title
Surveying, 5th edition
Author Charles
D. Ghilani and Paul R. Wolf
Geomatics (12th Edition) Date 2008
Author Barry
Author
F. Kavanagh
Title
Title
Date
Title
2005
Elementary Surveying: An Introduction to
Surveying: Principles and Applications (7th Edition)
Date
2005
Date
Other Appropriate Readings:
Wilson, 1988, Elementary Forest Surveying
Roy Wirshing and James R. Wirshing, 1985, Schaum's Outline of Introductory Surveying
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PROPOSED TRANSFERABILITY:
CSU
UC
If CSU transferability is proposed (courses numbered
1-99), indicate whether general elective credit or specific
course equivalent credit is proposed.
If specific course equivalent credit is proposed, give
course numbers/ titles of at least two comparable lower
division courses from a UC, CSU, or equivalent
institution.
None
General elective credit
Specific course equivalent
1. FNR 247, Cal Poly - SLO
2. FOR 210, HSU
(Campus)
(Campus)
CURRENTLY APPROVED GENERAL EDUCATION
CR
CSU
IGETC
CR GE Category:
CSU GE Category:
IGETC Category:
PROPOSED CR GENERAL EDUCATION
Rationale for CR General Education approval (including category designation):
Natural Science
Social Science
Humanities
Language and Rationality
Writing
Oral Communications
Analytical Thinking
PROPOSED CSU GENERAL EDUCATION BREADTH (CSU GE)
A. Communications and Critical Thinking
A1 – Oral Communication
A2 – Written Communication
A3 – Critical Thinking
C. Arts, Literature, Philosophy, and Foreign
Language
C1 – Arts (Art, Dance, Music, Theater)
C2 – Humanities (Literature,
Philosophy, Foreign Language)
E. Lifelong Understanding and SelfDevelopment
E1 – Lifelong Understanding
E2 – Self-Development
B. Science and Math
B1 – Physical Science
B2 – Life Science
B3 – Laboratory Activity
B4 – Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning
D. Social, Political, and Economic Institutions
D0 – Sociology and Criminology
D1 – Anthropology and Archeology
D2 – Economics
D3 – Ethnic Studies
D5 – Geography
D6 – History
D7 – Interdisciplinary Social or Behavioral
Science
D8 – Political Science, Government and Legal Institutions
D9 – Psychology
Rationale for inclusion in this General Education category: Same as above
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Proposed Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC)
1A – English Composition
1B – Critical Thinking-English Composition
1C – Oral Communication (CSU requirement only)
2A – Math
3A – Arts
3B – Humanities
4A – Anthropology and Archaeology
4B – Economics
4E – Geography
4F – History
4G – Interdisciplinary, Social & Behavioral Sciences
4H – Political Science, Government & Legal Institutions
4I – Psychology
4J – Sociology & Criminology
5A – Physical Science
5B – Biological Science
6A – Languages Other Than English
Rationale for inclusion in this General Education category:
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FOR VPAA USE ONLY
PROGRAM AND COURSE NUMBER NR-52
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
1. Department: SCI Science
16. CoRequisite Course: None
2. Subject: NR
17. Recommended Prep: MATH-106 and ENGL-350
Course No: 52
3. Credit Type: D Credit Degree Applicable
18. Maximum Class Size: 24
4. Min/Maximum Units: 4.0 to
19. Repeat/Retake: NR No repeats
variable units
5. Course Level: C Clearly Occupational
20. Count Retakes for Credit:
yes
no
6. Academic Level: UG Undergraduate
21. Only Pass/No Pass:
yes
no
7. Grade Scheme: UG Undergraduate
22. Allow Pass/No Pass:
yes
no
8. Short Title: Intro to Surveying
23. VATEA Funded Course:
yes
no
9. Long Title: Introduction to Surveying
24. Accounting Method: W Weekly Census
10. National ID
11. Local ID
(CIP):
(TOPS):
03.0101
011500
12. Course Types:
 Level One Basic Skills: NBS Not Basic Skills
25. Disability Status: N Not a Special Class
26. Billing Method: T-Term
27. Billing Period: R-Reporting Term
28. Billing Credits: 4.0

Level Two Work Experience:


NWE Not Coop Work Experience
29. Purpose: I Occupational Ed
Level Three:
30. Articulation No.
Placeholder for GE OR
(CAN):
DOES NOT APPLY
31. Articulation Seq.
Level Four: If GE : Choose One:
32. Transfer Status: B Transfers to CSU only
(CAN):
13. Instructional Method: LL Lecture/Lab
33. Equates to another course?
14. Lec TLUs: 3.0 Contact Hours: 36
Lab TLUs: 6.0 Contact Hours: 108
Lecture/Lab TLUs:
Contact Hours:
34. The addition of this course will inactive
number). Inactive at end of
term.
(course number).
15. Prerequisite: None
Particular Comments for Printed Catalog.
.
Curriculum Approval Date: 3/14/08
Curriculum Proposal (rev. 3.26.07)
Senate Approved: 09.03.04
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(course