CE251 Elementary Surveying
Spring 2011
Catalog Description: (3 units) Theory of measurements and errors; vertical and horizontal control
methods; topographic, public land and construction surveys; use of surveying instruments.
Prerequisite(s): Math 111 and CE 210.
Course Objectives: This course provides a basic introduction to surveying as it pertains to the field
of civil engineering. The focus will be on the theory of measurements, vertical and horizontal
control methods, topographic surveys, public land surveys, and construction surveys. The use
of various types of survey equipment will be taught during laboratory sessions. The overall
objective of the course is to increase the student’s understanding of surveying techniques and
principles.
ABET outcomes:
Primary
A. Apply mathematics, science and engineering principles
B. An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret
data.
Secondary
E. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
G. An ability to communicate effectively.
K. An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools
necessary for engineering practice.
Instructor:
Class time & place:
Office Hours:
Review Sessions:
Office:
e-mail:
Jack A. Buchanan
MW 1:00-1:50 pm @ CE 201. Lab M or W 2:00 – 4:50 pm @ CE 1.S
By Appointment
None Scheduled but one or two maybe necessary
CE 1
jbuchanan@wlbgroup.com
Textbook: Francis H. Moffitt and Harry Bouchard, Surveying, Tenth Edition, HarperCollins, 1998.
Jack A. Buchanan, LABORATORY MANUAL FOR CE 251, ELEMENTARY
SURVEYING, Spring 2011 Edition.
Other materials: Student Field Book and Scientific Calculator
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Evaluation
Quizzes (3)*
Worksheets & in-class assignments
Final examination*
Laboratory Exercise
Written Assignment
30%
10%
20%
35%
5%
Exams will be open book, open notes, but you will not be allowed to use lap top computers or other
electronic devices. No cell phones are to be operative during the exam periods. *Makeup quizzes or
final exam will not be given except under extreme circumstances,
Homework assignments and Work Sheets will be due on the published dates. No late assignments
will be accepted.
Tentative Outline
Topic
Reading
1
Week
Starts
1/17/11
Introduction, class and grading procedures, exams and quizzes,
miscellaneous background information, short history of surveying.
None
2
1/24/11
Ch 1 & 2
3
1/31/11
Method of Measurement, Measurement of Horizontal Distances
History of Surveying and method of measurement. Introduction to
leveling
Leveling and Field Notes
4
2/7/11
5
2/14/11
6
2/21/11
7
2/28/11
8
3/7/11
9 3/14/11
10 3/21/11
11 3/28/11
12 4/4/11
Quiz No.1
Sewer Design Principles
Sewer Design Principles - Continued
Project: Sewer Design
Measurement of horizontal and vertical angles
Measurement of horizontal and vertical angles - continued
Direction of Lines
Principals of Astronomy
Traverse Computations - Coordinate Geometry Principles
Project: Old Main Traverse
Spring Break.
Traverse Computations – Continued
Quiz No. 2
Topographic Surveys
Project: “A” Mountain Topo Survey
Topographic Surveys- Continued
USGS Maps
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Ch 3 and
Work Sheets
Hand Outs
Work Sheets
Ch 4 & 12
Ch 6
Ch 7 & 8
Work Sheets
Ch 7 & 8
Ch 14 & 15
Work Sheets
Ch 14 & 15
13 4/11/11
14 4/18/11
15 4/25/11
16 5/2/11
Horizontal and Vertical Curves
Grading of Land, Design Principles
Project: Parking Lot Design
Survey of the Public Lands
Quiz No. 3
Survey of the Public Lands
Land Ownership, Deeds, Easement, Recorded Plats, Etc.
Land Ownership, Deeds, Easement, Recorded Plats, Etc.
Course rap-up, review for final examination.
Ch 13 & 17
Ch 18
Ch 19
Written
Paper Due
Final Exam: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. in CE 201
Projects and Project Teams
All lab field assignments are to be completed in student survey crews comprised of groups of 3 or 4
students. Students will form their own groups at the first meet of the Lab. The teaching assistant
assigned to the lab will be responsible for the lab activities. There are some lab assignments that are
group projects and some that are individual drawings to be prepared by the individual student based
on the field data collected by the group. The individual drawings required for some of the labs will
be prepared using AutoCAD that is available in the CE computer lab. Paper plots of these projects
will be required as the turn-in document.
Academic Integrity
Principle Integrity and ethical behavior are expected of every student in all academic work. This
Academic Integrity principle stands for honesty in all class work, and ethical conduct in all labs and
clinical assignments. This principle is furthered by the student Code of Conduct and disciplinary
procedures established by ABOR Policies 5-308 through 5-404, all provisions of which apply to all
University of Arizona students.
This Code of Academic Integrity (hereinafter "this Code") is intended to fulfill the requirement
imposed by ABOR Policy 5-403.A.4 and otherwise to supplement the Student Code of Conduct as
permitted by ABOR Policy 5-308.C.1.
Failure to follow the code of academic integrity will result in failing the course and be reported
to the Dean of Students’ office.
Prohibited Conduct: Conduct prohibited by this Code consists of all forms of academic dishonesty,
including, but not limited to:
1 Cheating, fabrication, facilitating academic dishonesty, and plagiarism as set out and defined in the
Student Code of Conduct, ABOR Policy 5-308-E.6, E.10, and F.1
2 Submitting an item of academic work that has previously been submitted without fair citation of the
original work or authorization by the faculty member supervising the work.
3 Violating required professional ethics rules contained or referenced in the student handbooks
(hardcopy or online) of undergraduate or graduate programs, or professional colleges.
4 Violating health, safety or ethical requirements to gain any unfair advantage in lab(s) or clinical
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assignments.
5 Failing to observe rules of academic integrity established by a faculty member for a particular
course.
6 Attempting to commit an act prohibited by this Code. Any attempt to commit an act prohibited by
these rules shall be subject to sanctions to the same extent as completed acts.
Student Responsibility
Students engaging in academic dishonesty diminish their education and bring discredit to the
academic community. Students shall not violate the Code of Academic Integrity and shall avoid
situations likely to compromise academic integrity. Students shall observe the generally applicable
provisions of this Code whether or not faculty members establish special rules of academic integrity
for particular classes. Students are not excused from complying with this Code because of faculty
members’ failure to prevent cheating.
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ABET 2011 Criteria Course Classification Form
Course Number CE 251
Course Name Elementary Surveying
Required? Circle: YES / NO
Semester/Instructor Spring 2011 – Jack A. Buchanan
Homework Frequency weekly
Exam Frequency Three (3) Quizes & One (1) final
Course Project?
Circle: YES / NO
Labs or Case Studies?
Circle: YES / NO
For each of the following ABET outcome criteria, please list the level (High, Medium, Low, or blank if not applicable) contained in this course. The
criteria descriptions that will be used by the College in the ABET evaluation are attached. Please describe the relevant course activities that you can use
to justify why you think your course meets the criteria. No course is expected to address all of these criteria and it would be rare to have more
than 2 or 3 criteria at a high level (except a capstone course) Be conservative in your judgment. For the ABET evaluation, we will assess student
performance for criteria that are judged High. If you judge your course as High in a criteria, then the course should include a large percentage of effort
(class time, homework, projects) devoted to the criteria. Note that 2 extra table entries are available for departments to specify their own criteria.
Outcome criteria
A. Apply mathematics, science and
engineering principles
Level
HML
H
Relevant Activities
Homework and 7- WorkSheets, 3-Quiz’s & final exam,
and four lab design assignments
B. Ability to design and conduct
experiments and interpret data
C. Ability to design a system, component,
or process to meet desired needs
D. Ability to function on multidisciplinary
teams
H
Lab assignments including 5-design assignments
E. Ability to identify, formulate, and solve
engineering problems
F. Understanding of professional and
ethical responsibility
G. Ability to communicate effectively
M
Same as B above
M
Produce reports on design assignments
M
Use several state-of-the-practice software tools in
homework and design assignments
H. The broad education necessary to
understand the impact of engineering
solutions in a global context
I. Recognition of the need for and an
ability to engage in life-long learning
J. Knowledge of contemporary issues
K. Ability to use the techniques, skills, and
modern engineering tools necessary for
engineering practice
L.
Pass the FE exam as the first step
towards
professional registration
M. Be proficient in the major areas of civil
engineering
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