Course: WRT125 First Term: 2014 Spring
Final Term: Current
Final Term: 2016 Fall
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Lec + Lab 4.0 Credit(s) 6.0 Period(s) 5.4 Load
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Subject Type: OccupationalLoad Formula: S - Standard Load |
MCCCD Official Course Competencies | |||
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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. Electronic Distance mesurement (EDM) device. 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: September 24, 2013 |