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Survey, Design Phases and Traffic Engineering AMRC 1012

Area Manager Roads Civil Course

International Fees

International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.

Course details

​This course provides an introduction to the fundamental principles of field surveying and road design fundamentals.

Prerequisite(s)

Credits

1.5

Domestic fees

$421.54 - $525.58 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.

Course offerings

Spring/Summer 2024

Below are two offerings of AMRC 1012 for the Spring/Summer 2024 term.

CRN 67546

Duration

Start any time

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 67546
  • Domestic fees $421.54
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Continuous Entry, Distance or Online

This is an online learning course. Start any time. You have 12 weeks from the date you register to complete this course.

Instructor

TBD

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Domestic fees

$421.54

Important information
  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. Departmental approval needed
  3. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  4. This class is restricted to students from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, require department approval to register. Contact matt_magee@bcit.ca for information.
Status

CRN 68315

Duration

Start any time

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 68315
  • Domestic fees $525.58
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Continuous Entry, Distance or Online

This is an online learning course. Start any time. You have 12 weeks from the date you register to complete this course.

Instructor

TBD

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Domestic fees

$525.58

Important information
  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. Departmental approval needed
  3. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  4. This class is not intended for employees of the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. Please contact Matt_magee@bcit.ca for information.
Status

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful compleltion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Perform basic mathematical and trigonometric calculations related to survey calculations.
  • Describe the types of linear measurements and equipment used in the measurement of distance/length.
  • Describe equipment used in leveling and elevation measurement.
  • Determine measured angles displayed on survey equipment.
  • Describe open and closed traverses.
  • Determine map and plan distances utilizing various types of scales.
  • State and define the terms and general requirements for the lay out and survey of construction work.
  • Describe the highway design process and the levels of construction cost estimates.
  • Describe the fundamentals of road classification, driver and vehicle performance, traffic characteristics and environmental requirements.
  • Describe and explain the concept of sight distances.
  • Describe the basic elements of horizontal and vertical highway design.
  • Describe the various types of intersections and the criteria used to design intersections.

Effective as of Spring/Summer 2020

Related Programs

Survey, Design Phases and Traffic Engineering (AMRC 1012) 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

  1. Road Area Manager Certification
    Statement of Completion Part-time

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