Austin Community College
Fall 2010 - OPEN COURSES
Course Descriptions All Courses Classroom Courses Distance Learning Courses
Updated: 11/29/2011 14:21:24
LAND SURVEYING/GEOMATICS
16 Week Session August 23 - December 12
SRVY 1301 Introduction to Surveying
R [11/16] 19900 Lec 001 EVC 8123 MW 5:40pm - 7:00pm OH Escobar, Miguel
SRVY 2486 Internship -- Survey Technology/Surveying
R+ [5/12] 19903 Int 001 EVC TBA TBA OH Barnard, John
SRVY 1301 Introduction to Surveying
An overview of the surveying profession. The history of surveying and its impact on the world. Review of the mathematics used in surveying. Introduction to basic surveying equipment with emphasis on horizontal and vertical measurements. Instruction on surveying procedures and the limitation of errors. Calculation to determine precision and error of closure. May be taken concurrently with SRVY 2343.
SRVY 2339 Engineering Design Surveying
A study of the theory and field methods of surveying alignments; e.g., highway routes, pipelines, utility and waterway construction, transmission lines and site stakeout, including the study of horizontal circular curves, parabolic curves, areas, and earthwork volumes. Prerequisite: SRVY 1341 and SRVY 1345.
SRVY 2341 Engineering Design Surveying Lab
The companion lab for Engineering Design Surveying. Emphasis on field methods of surveying alignments; e.g.–highway routes, pipelines, utility and waterway construction, transmission lines, including the study of procedures for route construction, design, calculation and stakeout. Prerequisite: SRVY 1345 and SRVY 1341.
SRVY 2486 Internship -- Survey Technology/Surveying
A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer. Prerequisite: SRVY 2339 and SRVY 2343.