Standard |
CAR 132 – Site
Development
Introduces the principles and practices of land surveying and the use of more complex instruments. Emphasizes areas of transit use, use of electronic measuring devices, and the computation of bearings and angles. Topics include: area calculation, EDM equipment utilization, and differential leveling.
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Competency Areas |
Hours
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Area Calculation |
Class |
1 |
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EDM Equipment Utilization |
D. Lab |
1 |
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Differential Leveling |
P. Lab/O.B.I. |
0 |
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Credit |
1 |
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Prerequisites: |
MAT 101, CAR 107 |
Course Guide |
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Competency |
After completing this
section, the student will: |
Hours |
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Class |
D.Lab |
P.Lab/ O.B.I. |
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AREA CALCULATION |
3 |
2 |
0 |
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Calculating area |
Calculate the area of layout with a transit. |
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ELECTRONIC MEASURING DEVICE UTILIZATION
(EMD) |
2 |
3 |
0 |
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Demonstrate knowledge in using electronic levels and lasers. |
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Discuss the differences in a transit and builders level. |
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Demonstrate proficiency in using an electronic level. |
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DIFFERENTIAL LEVELING |
5 |
5 |
0 |
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Demonstrate proficiency in using an electronic level by shooting site
differentials and calculating rise or fall of ground. |
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