CE251 Elementary Surveying
Spring 2011
Catalog Description: (3 units) Theory of measurements and errors; vertical and horizontal control methods; topographic, public land and construction surveys; use of surveying instruments.
Prerequisite(s): Math 111 and CE 210.
Course Objectives: This course provides a basic introduction to surveying as it pertains to the field of civil engineering. The focus will be on the theory of measurements, vertical and horizontal control methods, topographic surveys, public land surveys, and construction surveys. The use of various types of survey equipment will be taught during laboratory sessions. The overall objective of the course is to increase the student’s understanding of surveying techniques and principles.
ABET outcomes:
Primary
A. Apply mathematics, science and engineering principles
B. An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
Secondary
E. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
G. An ability to communicate effectively.
K. An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
Instructor: Jack A. Buchanan
Class time & place: MW 1:00-1:50 pm @ CE 201. Lab M or W 2:00 – 4:50 pm @ CE 1.S
Office Hours: By Appointment
Review Sessions: None Scheduled but one or two maybe necessary
Office: CE 1
e-mail:
Textbook: Francis H. Moffitt and Harry Bouchard, Surveying, Tenth Edition, HarperCollins, 1998.
Jack A. Buchanan, LABORATORY MANUAL FOR CE 251, ELEMENTARY SURVEYING, Spring 2011 Edition.
Other materials: Student Field Book and Scientific Calculator
Evaluation
Quizzes (3)* 30%
Worksheets & in-class assignments 10%
Final examination* 20%
Laboratory Exercise 35%
Written Assignment 5%
Exams will be open book, open notes, but you will not be allowed to use lap top computers or other electronic devices. No cell phones are to be operative during the exam periods. *Makeup quizzes or final exam will not be given except under extreme circumstances,
Homework assignments and Work Sheets will be due on the published dates. No late assignments will be accepted.
Tentative Outline
Week Starts / Topic / Reading1 / 1/17/11 / Introduction, class and grading procedures, exams and quizzes, miscellaneous background information, short history of surveying. / None
2 / 1/24/11 / Method of Measurement, Measurement of Horizontal Distances
History of Surveying and method of measurement. Introduction to leveling / Ch 1 & 2
3 / 1/31/11 / Leveling and Field Notes / Ch 3 and Work Sheets
4 / 2/7/11 / Quiz No.1
Sewer Design Principles / Hand Outs
5 / 2/14/11 / Sewer Design Principles - Continued
Project: Sewer Design / Work Sheets
6 / 2/21/11 / Measurement of horizontal and vertical angles / Ch 4 & 12
7 / 2/28/11 / Measurement of horizontal and vertical angles - continued
Direction of Lines
Principals of Astronomy / Ch 6
8 / 3/7/11 / Traverse Computations - Coordinate Geometry Principles
Project: Old Main Traverse / Ch 7 & 8 Work Sheets
9 / 3/14/11 / Spring Break.
10 / 3/21/11 / Traverse Computations – Continued
Quiz No. 2 / Ch 7 & 8
11 / 3/28/11 / Topographic Surveys
Project: “A” Mountain Topo Survey / Ch 14 & 15 Work Sheets
12 / 4/4/11 / Topographic Surveys- Continued
USGS Maps / Ch 14 & 15
13 / 4/11/11 / Horizontal and Vertical Curves
Grading of Land, Design Principles
Project: Parking Lot Design / Ch 13 & 17
14 / 4/18/11 / Survey of the Public Lands
Quiz No. 3 / Ch 18
15 / 4/25/11 / Survey of the Public Lands
Land Ownership, Deeds, Easement, Recorded Plats, Etc. / Ch 19
16 / 5/2/11 / Land Ownership, Deeds, Easement, Recorded Plats, Etc.
Course rap-up, review for final examination. / Written Paper Due
Final Exam: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. in CE 201
Projects and Project Teams
All lab field assignments are to be completed in student survey crews comprised of groups of 3 or 4 students. Students will form their own groups at the first meet of the Lab. The teaching assistant assigned to the lab will be responsible for the lab activities. There are some lab assignments that are group projects and some that are individual drawings to be prepared by the individual student based on the field data collected by the group. The individual drawings required for some of the labs will be prepared using AutoCAD that is available in the CE computer lab. Paper plots of these projects will be required as the turn-in document.
Academic Integrity
Principle Integrity and ethical behavior are expected of every student in all academic work. This Academic Integrity principle stands for honesty in all class work, and ethical conduct in all labs and clinical assignments. This principle is furthered by the student Code of Conduct and disciplinary procedures established by ABOR Policies 5-308 through 5-404, all provisions of which apply to all University of Arizona students.
This Code of Academic Integrity (hereinafter "this Code") is intended to fulfill the requirement imposed by ABOR Policy 5-403.A.4 and otherwise to supplement the Student Code of Conduct as permitted by ABOR Policy 5-308.C.1.
Failure to follow the code of academic integrity will result in failing the course and be reported to the Dean of Students’ office.
Prohibited Conduct: Conduct prohibited by this Code consists of all forms of academic dishonesty, including, but not limited to:
1 / / Cheating, fabrication, facilitating academic dishonesty, and plagiarism as set out and defined in the Student Code of Conduct, ABOR Policy 5-308-E.6, E.10, and F.12 / Submitting an item of academic work that has previously been submitted without fair citation of the original work or authorization by the faculty member supervising the work.
3 / Violating required professional ethics rules contained or referenced in the student handbooks (hardcopy or online) of undergraduate or graduate programs, or professional colleges.
4 / Violating health, safety or ethical requirements to gain any unfair advantage in lab(s) or clinical assignments.
5 / Failing to observe rules of academic integrity established by a faculty member for a particular course.
6 / Attempting to commit an act prohibited by this Code. Any attempt to commit an act prohibited by these rules shall be subject to sanctions to the same extent as completed acts.
Student Responsibility
Students engaging in academic dishonesty diminish their education and bring discredit to the academic community. Students shall not violate the Code of Academic Integrity and shall avoid situations likely to compromise academic integrity. Students shall observe the generally applicable provisions of this Code whether or not faculty members establish special rules of academic integrity for particular classes. Students are not excused from complying with this Code because of faculty members’ failure to prevent cheating.
ABET 2011 Criteria Course Classification Form
Course Number CE 251 Course Name Elementary Surveying
Required? Circle: YES / NO Semester/Instructor Spring 2011 – Jack A. Buchanan
Homework Frequency weekly Exam Frequency Three (3) Quizes & One (1) final
Course Project? Circle: YES / NO Labs or Case Studies? Circle: YES / NO
For each of the following ABET outcome criteria, please list the level (High, Medium, Low, or blank if not applicable) contained in this course. The criteria descriptions that will be used by the College in the ABET evaluation are attached. Please describe the relevant course activities that you can use to justify why you think your course meets the criteria. No course is expected to address all of these criteria and it would be rare to have more than 2 or 3 criteria at a high level (except a capstone course) Be conservative in your judgment. For the ABET evaluation, we will assess student performance for criteria that are judged High. If you judge your course as High in a criteria, then the course should include a large percentage of effort (class time, homework, projects) devoted to the criteria. Note that 2 extra table entries are available for departments to specify their own criteria.
Outcome criteria / LevelH M L / Relevant Activities
A. Apply mathematics, science and engineering principles / H / Homework and 7- WorkSheets, 3-Quiz’s & final exam, and four lab design assignments
B. Ability to design and conduct experiments and interpret data / H / Lab assignments including 5-design assignments
C. Ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs
D. Ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
E. Ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems / M / Same as B above
F. Understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
G. Ability to communicate effectively
/ M / Produce reports on design assignments
H. The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global context
I. Recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in life-long learning
J. Knowledge of contemporary issues
K. Ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice / M / Use several state-of-the-practice software tools in homework and design assignments
L. Pass the FE exam as the first step towards
professional registration
M. Be proficient in the major areas of civil engineering
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CE 251 - Buchanan syllabus - spring 2011
Version: December 29, 2010