Purdue University Calumet
School of Technology
Course Syllabus
CET 10400 - Elementary Surveying
Credits and Contact Hours:
5 contact hours, 3 credit hours
Instructor’s or Course Coordinator’s Name:
Anthony Gregory
Text Book, Title, Author and Year:
Title: Construction Surveying & Layout , 3 rd
edition, 2003
Introduction to the Course:
Author: Crawford a. Catalog Description
Measurement of distances, directions and angles using tape, level, theodolite & total station. Computation of areas and traverses, lines and grades. Also, topographic surveys, an introduction to construction surveys, and an introduction to GPS measurement. b. Prerequisites: MA 14700 or equivalent, or consent of instructor c. Required Course
Specific Goals to the Course: a. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
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Define surveying, and describe its function in the field of construction. (b)
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Demonstrate an understanding of the units of measurement associated with surveying. (f)
• Demonstrate an understanding of levels of accuracy associated with various surveying measurements. (a)
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Identify and account for errors in measurements. (a, f)
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use of basic surveying field equipment, including tape, level, theodolite and total station. (a, e)
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Demonstrate the ability to keep accurate, complete, and neat field notes. (a, e, g)
• Demonstrate proficiency in performing basic surveying computations, including the following:
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Basic differential leveling computations (f)
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Horizontal distance correction computations (f)
• Computations involving angles, bearings, and azimuths (f)
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Traverse computations, including latitudes and departures, error of closure precision, and compass rule adjustment (f)
• Rectangular coordinate computation (f)
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Area computation (f)
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Demonstrate proficiency in the ability to collect and interpret topographic information.
(a, e)
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Demonstrate an understanding of introductory topics in GPS measurement. (a, b)
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CET 10400 b. Student Outcomes
This course satisfies ABET criteria a, b, d, f, g
Course Delivery Methods (check all that apply): x Lecture x Laboratory
□ Online
□ Discussion groups
□ Projects x Other (explain) field book
Factors Used to Determine the Course Grade (check all that apply):
□ Quizzes x Exams – 4 tests – 30 pts.; final exam – 30 pts. x Homework – 3 problems – 15 pts.
□ Papers x Lab Reports – field book 10 pts; final lab – 15 pts. x Class participation – attendance – 2 possible pts. if you miss 1 class or less (including labs)
□ How final grade is determined
Brief List of Topics to be Covered:
Introduction, History, definitions
Theory of Measurements
Surveying Field Notes
Distance Measurement – Taping, Error
Leveling
Leveling, Stadia, 3-wire, Dbl-Rod, Error
Angles, the Compass, Traverses
Theodolite Operations, Cont. Angles
Traversing – Errors, Total Station
Traverses, Bearings, Orientation
Height Determination
Topographic Surveys
Latitudes and Departures, Adjustments, Errors, Latitude & Longitude
Topographic Surveying, Mapping, Coordinates
Construction Surveys, Area, Introduction to GPS Measurement
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