Course
Descriptions, Tuition, and Information
SUR 1510 Surveying I (4 credits) (Lab required)
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.
Cost: |
Tuition $804 + Fees, + Course Materials |
Delivery Mode: |
Lectures on DVD format |
Examinations: |
Four (4) examinations. All examinations must be proctored. |
Laboratory Assignments: |
Six (6) laboratory assignments. Laboratories 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 edition.: James M. Anderson & Edward M. Mikhail Surveying: 10th ed.: Francis H. Moffit & John D. Bossler Elementary Surveying: Introduction to GGeomatics-with CD; 11th edition 06: Paul R. Wolf Surveying I 14-disc DVD set All required course material is available through our online bookstore at: http://bookstore.mbsdirect.net/MSCD.HTM |