Maricopa Community Colleges  CAD174   19966-19985 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 04/23/96
CAD174 19966-19985 L+L 2 Credit(s) 4 Period(s)
Topographic Mapping
Interpretation of topographic data and delineation of topographic maps for site work and route work. Prerequisites: (CAD140 and CAD150) or permission of instructor.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
CAD174   19966-19985 Topographic Mapping
1. Interpret and utilize data from field level work for topographic mapping. (I)
2. Set up and interpolate between spot elevations associated with topographic mapping. (I)
3. Delineate and adjust contour lines based on level data. (II)
4. Delineate proposed contours for straight and curved routes in both cut and fill situations. (II)
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CAD174   19966-19985 Topographic Mapping
    I. Contour maps for site work
        A. Data from the level
          1. Bench marks
          2. Turning points
          3. Checks
        B. Grids and overlays
          1. Spot elevations
          2. Interpolation
          3. Contour adjustment
        C. Additional data
          1. High points
          2. Ridges
          3. Valleys and ravines
      II. Contour mapping for road and route work
          A. In line
            1. Cuts
            2. Fills
          B. On curves
            1. Cuts
            2. Fills
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