Standard

rev.10/16/03

FOR 116 – Introduction to Surveying and Mapping I

Course Description

Introduces the fundamental principles and practices of land surveying and mapping and the use of surveying and mapping instruments. Topics include: surveying and mapping equipment and surveying and mapping measurements.

 

Competency Areas

Hours

Surveying and Mapping Equipment

Class

3

Surveying and Mapping Measurements

D. Lab

2

 

P. Lab/O.B.I.

0

 

Credit

4

 

 

 

Prerequisite:  MAT 101 (diploma), MAT 191 (degree)

Corequisite:   FOR 117

 

Course Guide

 

Competency

After completing this section, the student will:

Hours

Class

D.Lab

P.Lab/

O.B.I.

SURVEYING AND MAPPING EQUIPMENT

6

0

0

Equipment

Describe how to care for surveying and mapping equipment.

 

 

 

 

Describe how to use surveying and mapping equipment.

 

 

 

SURVEYING AND MAPPING MEASUREMENTS

24

20

0

 

Describe differential leveling and profile leveling.

 

 

 

 

Explain bearings, azimuths, and angles. 

 

 

 

  Perform introductory compass exercises.      

 Records

Discuss common differential leveling field notes and profile leveling field notes. 

Discuss standard mapping symbols and manuscript preparation and layout. 

Discuss proper methods for recording map measurements and writing surveying field notes.

 

 

 

 Pacing

Determine horizontal distance by pacing.

 

 

 

 Chaining

Explain how to handle and use the surveyor’s metallic tape and chain tape.

 

 

 

 

Correct errors in chaining.

 

 

 

 

Suggested Resources

 

Moffitt, F. H. & Bossler, J. D. Surveying. Menlo Park: Addison-Wesley.

Sipe, F. H. Compass Land Surveying. Parsons: McClain Printing Co.

Wilson, R. L. Elementary Forest Surveying and Mapping. Corvallis: John Bell and Associates.

Wolf, Paul R. & Brinker, R. C. Elementary Surveying. New York: Harper Collins College Publishers.