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CE 343 SURVEYING LABORATORY (1 - 2:0)
Catalog Data Surveying Laboratory 1 credit hours (3h lab) Pre-requisites: CE341 (Surveying)
Chain surveying, the use of the level and leveling staff; setting out levels; profile and cross-section
leveling. The theodolite and its use traverse surveying. Tachometry and electronic distance
measurements. Measurement of areas with planimeter. The use of laser theodolite and level.
Textbooks 1. Fundamentals of surveying by Schmidt and Kam
2. Class Handouts
Reference Surveying practice by Kissam
Coordinator Prof. Fouad Gharaybeh
Goals Train the student how to use surveying instruments
Learning
Out
com
es:
After successfully completing this course, the students should be able to:
1. Use the principle surveying instruments in civil engineering projects
2. Apply the surveying theories given in the surveying course (ce 341)
Pre-Requisites
By topics
1-Fundamentals of surveying 2- Surveying instruments applications
Topics 1. linear measurements, obstacles, and pace calibration 2 (Lab sessions
3Hours each)
2- Chain survey 3 sessions
3. Leveling and contour mapping 2 sessions
4.Optical Square
5.Theodolite and angle measurements
12
Session
Sessions
6.Tachometer and vertical measurements 2 sessions
7 Electronic distance measurements 1 session
8.Plane table and Planimeter 1 session
9. Exam 1 session
Assessment
and
Gra
ding
Projects….………… 40% Midterm exam ………… 20% Final exam 40%
Estimated
Content
Engineering Science 1 Credit 90%
Engineering Design 0Credit 10%
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Course objectives, Delivery and Assessment Methods- Cross Reference Table:
Course Objectives Method of Delivery Assessment Methods Program
Objectives
1. Use of linear measurements Lecture , lab
training and field
work
Project and exams a, b, e
2. Use of level Leveling and contour mapping Lecture , lab
training and field
work
Project and exams a, b, c, d ,e, g
3. Use of theodolite and Angle
measurements, travesing
Lecture , lab
training and field
work
Project and exams a, b, c, d ,e, g
4. Use of tachometer and hight
measurements
Lecture, lab training
and field work
Project and exams a, b, c, d ,e, g, k
5.Electronic distance measurements Lecture and lab
training and field
work
Project and exams a, b, c, e
6 Use Optical square, plane table and
planimeter
Lecture and lab
training and field
work
Project and exams a, b, c, d ,e, g
ABET a-k Engineering and Technology Program O ABET a-k Engineering and Technology Program
Objectives
(a) An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics,
science, and engineering
(b) An ability to design and conduct experiments,
to analyze and interpret data
(c) An ability to design a system, component, or
process to meet desired needs
(d) An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
(e) An ability to identify, formulate, and solve
engineering problems solutions in a global and
societal context
(f) An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
(g) An ability to communicate effectively
(h) The broad education necessary to understand the impact of
engineering
(i) A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long
learning
(j) A knowledge of contemporary issues
(k) An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering
tools necessary for engineering practice
Prepared by Prof. fouad Gharaybeh Date: Nov. 2006