MSCD Surveying and Mapping Program | Courses

Prerequisite: College trigonometry or MTH 1400-Pre calculus with a grade of "C" or better, or permission of instructor

This is an introductory course in elementary surveying. Students acquire a knowledge of the theory of measurements, methods of collecting and recording data, reduction of observations of angles, directions, distances and differences in elevation; the computation and adjustment of traverses; the use of data collectors; construction stakeout employing coordinate geometry; and the methods of computing coordinate geometry and area. Field work includes use of transits, total stations, electronic distance meters, surveyors' tapes, differential levels and data collectors.

Costs:	Tuition $764 + Course Materials
Delivery Mode:	Lectures on DVD format
Examinations:	Four (4) examinations. All examinations must be proctored.
Labortory Assignments:	Six (6) laboratory assignments. Labortories must be proctored by a licensed surveyor or engineer and approved by the surveying department.
Time Limit :	Six (6) months to complete the course from the date of registration.
Writing Assignment:	One (1) writing assignment - publication review.
Required Materials:	Surveying: Theory and Practice, 7th ed.: James M. Anderson & Edward M. Mikhail; ISBN: 0-07-015914-9 Surveying: 10th ed.: Francis H. Moffit & John D. Bossler; Harper-Collins College Publishers; 1997; ISBN: 0-673-99752-9 Elementary Surveying: 11th ed.: Paul R. Wolf & Russell C. Brinker; Harper-Collins College Publishers; 1994; ISBN: 0-06-500399-3 Surveying I Course Lecture Notes Surveying I 14-disc DVD set All required course material is available through our online bookstore at: http://bookstore.mbsdirect.net/MSCD.HTM.