This document discusses horizontal curves in surveying. It covers the objectives of learning about horizontal curve layout, types of curves like simple, compound, and reverse curves. It defines degree of curve and how it is calculated based on the arc or cord length. It describes the elements of a circular curve like point of curvature, point of tangency, radius, chord length, and central angle. Methods for laying out a circular curve are discussed, including linear methods using offsets and bisection, and angular methods like Rankine's method and two theodolite method. Key questions about why curves are needed and defining the degree of curve are also answered.