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Apr 25, 2024
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CONST 145 - Introduction to Surveying
4.0 Credits
Math, procedures, concepts relevant to construction layout using measuring tape, eye-level and transit. Calculate angles and distances, determine elevations and construction features. Legal descriptions, easements, covenants and conditions discussed. Prerequisite
Completion of MATH 087 or instructor permission. Corequisite
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Calculate areas and volumes using plane geometry.
- Calculate elevation of given points using algebra and arithmetic.
- Determine the elevation of given points using surveying equipment.
- Calculate angles and distances using trigonometry.
- Calculate and layout construction features using trigonometry and surveying equipment.
- Demonstrate ability to create and interpret topographical maps.
- Demonstrate ability to read and understand legal description of property, easements, and legal restrictions that run with the land.
- Determine the quantity of earth to be excavated.
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