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Surveying for Water Resources
Course: WRT125

First Term: 2011 Spring
 Lec + Lab   4 Credit(s)   6 Period(s)   5.4 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S


Description: Fundamental surveying principles utilized in water field studies. Level and transit, horizontal measurement by tape or stadia. Benchmark and profile leveling traverse surveys and computations and establishment of line and grade. Field reconnaissance of water resources. Lab experiences in surveying techniques and procedures.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Explain the historical development of surveying. (I)
2. Apply specific mathematical principles utilized in surveying. (II)
3. Measure horizontal distances using different methods. (II, III)
4. Measure and compute elevation differences. (II, III)
5. Use a level and make field notes. (II, III)
6. Measure horizontal angles. (III)
7. Use latitudes and departures. ( V)
8. Measure vertical angles. (IV)
9. Stake specific areas and grades. (V)
10. Compute and stake high water marks and other hydrologic surveys. (V)
11. Compute elevation for high water marks and other hydrologic surveys. (V)
12. Apply special surveying techniques to perform field reconnaissance. (V)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Surveying
   A. History of surveying
   B. Importance of trigonometry
   C. Purposes of surveying
      1. Horizontal location
      2. Vertical location
II. Mathematical Principles
   A. Elements of geometry
      1. Points, lines, planes, and angles
      2. Polygons
      3. Pythagorean theorem
      4. Circles
   B. Measurement of plane and solid figures
      1. Perimeters of plane figures
      2. Areas of plane figures
      3. Volumes of geometric figures
   C. Solve trigonometric equations
      1. Angles in standard position
      2. Trigonometric ratios
      3. Values of trigonometric ratios
      4. Right triangle trigonometry
      5. Oblique triangles
III. Horizontal Measurements
   A. Pacing
   B. Odometer
   C. Chaining
   D. Stadia
   E. Subtense bar
   F. Device (EDM) IV Vertical Measurements
   A. Dumpy and Wye levels
   B. Self-leveling levels
   C. Rodman techniques
      1. Manual signals
      2. Walky-talky communication
      3. Vernier rod reading
V. Special Surveying Techniques
   A. Line of levels
   B. Closed circuits
   C. Grades and profiles
   D. Latitudes and departures
      1. Angular
      2. Area determination
   E. Horizontal curves
      1. Culminated
      2. Deflection
   F. Vertical curves
   G. Special uses of theodolites
   H. Staking procedures
   I. Procedure for high water marks
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 11/23/2010

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