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New Course: CE 203 Engineering
Faculty Document No. 47-02 TO: The Faculty of the Schools of Engineering FROM: The Faculty of
the School of Civil Engineering DATE: SUBJECT: New Undergraduate-Level Course The Faculty of the CE 203 Principles and
Practice of Geomatics Sem. 1 and 2. Class 3, lab. 3, cr. 4. Prerequisite:
MA 165 and CGT164 Basic surveying measurements and computations
for engineering project control, mapping, and construction layout; theory of
observational errors and error propagation; fundamental concepts of horizontal
and vertical control systems; use of topographic maps and plan-profile sheets;
computation of horizontal and vertical curves; introduction to computer tools
used in civil engineering. Reason: The first course in surveying is a required
core course in the civil engineering curriculum. The existing three-credit hour course (CE 200) will
be replaced by this four-credit hour course that includes expanded applications
of computer tools for civil engineering students. ________________________ Fred L. Mannering, Head Supporting Documentation 1. Justification: The existing three-credit hour course, CE 200 Fundamentals of Surveying, currently includes
applications of spreadsheets, Autocad graphics, and coordinate geometry
(COGO) computation software. CE 200 will
be replaced by a four-credit hour course that will incorporate additional
computer applications for Mathcad, Matlab, and Arc View packages. The depth of coverage in geomatics topics
that are prerequisites for further civil engineering course work will also
benefit from the additional credit hour and computer applications. 2. Level: Undergraduate level 3. Prerequisites: MA 165 and CGT
164 4. Instructor: Steven D. Johnson 5. Course Objectives: At the conclusion of this course students
should be able to: ·
Perform
simple statistical analysis of measurement data. ·
Perform
simple random error propagation for plane survey processes such as coordinate
computation, trigonometric leveling, elevation closures, and angular closures. ·
Perform
differential leveling using an engineer’s level and record field notes. ·
Perform
plane survey computations using field observations for differential leveling to
determine adjusted elevations. ·
Perform
observations for slope and horizontal distance using a tape and electronic
distance measurement (EDM) and record field observations. ·
Perform
observations for vertical and horizontal direction angles using a total station
and record field notes. ·
Perform
plane survey computations using field observations from a total station to
determine adjusted traverse station coordinates. ·
Compute
the area of closed polygon traverse. ·
Plot
and interpret a plan and profile sheet representing project centerline survey. ·
Plot
a map of planimetric and elevation features using field observations and
typical COGO survey software and computer graphics software. ·
Interpret
topographic maps to identify land forms, calculate ground slope, plot
centerline profiles, and identify drainage patterns. ·
Compute
a horizontal curve and stationing values. ·
Compute
an equal tangent vertical curve and stationing values. ·
Identify
aliquot parts of sections and write a description of the parcel in the Public
Land Survey System. ·
Recognize
important reference frames used in surveying and engineering, including geodetic
datums, geodetic coordinates, and state plane coordinates, 6. Course outline: Lectures Lecture topics 4 Measurements and error theory,
principle of error propagation Spreadsheet,
Mathcad, Matlab applications 4 Datums and reference coordinate
systems Geodetic
computation tools 4 Observation of angles and direction
computations 4 Observation of distances: taping, electronic
distance measurement in terrestrial instruments and the global positioning
system (GPS) Mathcad,
Matlab applications 4 Observation of elevation 8 Traverse computations, adjustment,
coordinates, line inverses, area COGO,
Autocad, Mathcad, Matlab applications 4 Topographic maps: plotting, coordinates,
contour interpolation and interpretation COGO
and Autocad applications 3 Land surveying: US Public Land System,
metes and bounds, subdivision 8 Route surveys: plan and profile
sheets, grade lines, horizontal curves, vertical curves. Spreadsheet,
Mathcad, Matlab applications 2 Introduction to Geographic information
systems Arc
View exercises Lab Sessions Laboratory
exercises 1 Statistical analysis of measurements 5 Field observations: angle, distance,
leveling, GPS position 3 Computation: Traverses, inaccessible
point, benchmark elevation 1 Map compilation 1 Topographic map interpretation 1 Plan and profile sheet compilation 2 Horizontal and vertical curve
computation 1 Geographic information system (GIS)
analysis 7. Text: Surveying: Theory and Practice, 7th
edition, Anderson and Mikhail, McGraw-Hill, 1998. |
