Standard

rev.10/16/03

FOR 117 – Introduction to Surveying and Mapping II

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 methods and introduction to global positioning systems and geographical information systems.

 

Competency Areas

Hours

Surveying and Mapping Methods

Class

2

Introduction of Global Positioning Systems and Geographical Information Systems

 

D. Lab

 

0

 

P. Lab/O.B.I.

3

 

Credit

3

 

 

 

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

Corequisite:

 

 

Course Guide

 

COMPETENCY

After completing this section, the student will:

Hours

Class

D.Lab

P.Lab/

O.B.I.

SURVEYING AND MAPPING METHODS

  15   

  0   

 30    

Surveying

Discuss the purpose and types of land surveys.

 

 

 

 

Discuss field and office work as they pertain to land surveying.

 

 

 

Safety

Recognize safety hazards associated with surveying.

 

 

 

 

Explain how surveying and mapping errors are made.

 

 

 

Mapping 

Discuss the different types of maps and their purposes.

Prepare a map manuscript 

 

 

 

INTRODUCTION TO GLOBAL POSITIONING AND GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS

 5

0 

0 

Global Positioning Systems

Discuss the purpose and methods of global positioning systems.

Discuss the global positioning system equipment.

 

 

 

Geographical Information Systems

Discuss the purpose of geographical information systems.

 

 

 

 

Suggested Resources

     

Ferguson, M. GPS Land Navigation. Boise: Glassford Publishing.

Hotchkiss, N. J. A Comprehensive Guide to Land Navigation with GPS. Herndon: Alexis U.S.A.

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.