- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This course is an introduction to the basic principles of field surveying and surveying terminology. It covers the following topics: • principles and procedures for establishing elevations with differential and trigonometric levelling • procedures for observing horizontal and vertical angles with optical-mechanical and electronic theodolites • use of steel tape and electronic methods for distance measurements • note-keeping formats. Lectures will discuss errors in differential levelling and angular measurements using a total station and errors in distance measurements using a steel tape and electronic methods. Lectures will also introduce students to proper field data adjustment procedures. Field labs will emphasize working effectively and safely as a team, as well as learning the proper care and use of field equipment.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
8.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Define basic terms used in the survey industry.
- Identify the salient components and demonstrate the proper care and handling of surveying equipment.
- Perform appropriate procedures and quality assurance measures for maintenance, testing and calibration of surveying instruments.
- Demonstrate suitable formats for basic field note-keeping.
- Determine elevations, using various methods.
- Assess the quality of and adjust a differential level loop.
- Measure horizontal and vertical angles using a theodolite.
- Measure distances with a steel tape and apply appropriate corrections.
- Measure angles and distances and apply appropriate corrections using a total station, including refraction.
- Employ electronic distance measurement (EDM) and compute required systematic corrections.
- Identify typical total station settings and onboard software menu structure.
- Identify sources of observational errors and explain how to manage them.
- Carry out a traverse with a total station and reduce the data by the compass rule adjustment.
- Demonstrate an awareness of common survey-related safety issues.
- Describe various types of surveys typically performed in British Columbia.
Effective as of Fall 2024
Related Programs
Field Surveying 1 (GEOM 1010) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Construction and the Environment
- Geomatics Engineering Technology
Diploma Full-time
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.