SRVY 230 - Introduction to Surveying for Engineers

3 credits

This course will provide an introduction to the methods and tools used in modern surveying. Weekly laboratory exercises will employ the lessons taught during lecture. Course topics will include a review of surveying mathematics, differential leveling, distance measurement using steel tapes and electronic distance measurement (EDM), angular measurement, traverse reduction, topographic mapping, and Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS). Students will receive hands-on experience with steel engineer’s tapes, automatic levels, level rods, total stations, and GPS receivers.