CIV - Civil Engineering Technology

CIV 261

ADVANCED SURVEYING I

(3.00 CR.)

Prerequisite CIV 172 or equivalent. Introduces layout of curves under complex field conditions. Explores route surveying, vertical curves, slope boundaries, legal aspects of surveying, original surveys and resurveys, public land surveys. Discusses topics in surveying, astronomy, and celestial observations. Provides drills in the use of theodolite and electronic equipment. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.