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Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 12-14-2004 |
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WRT125
2005 Spring – 2010 Fall |
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4.0 Credit(s) 6.0 Period(s) 5.4 Load Occ |
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SURVEYING
FOR WATER RESOURCES |
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Fundamental
surveying principles utilized in water field studies. Level and transit,
horizontal measurement by tape or stadia. Benchmark and profile leveling
traverse surveys and computations and establishment of line and grade. Field
reconnaissance of water resources. Lab experiences in surveying techniques
and procedures. Prerequisites: (MAT122 or equivalent) or
permission of Department or Division. |
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MCCCD
Official Course Competencies: |
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WRT125 2005
Spring – 2010 Fall |
SURVEYING FOR WATER RESOURCES |
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Explain the historical development of surveying. (I) |
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Apply specific mathematical principles utilized in
surveying. (II) |
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Measure horizontal distances using different methods.
(II,III) |
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Measure and compute elevation differences. (II, III) |
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Use a level and make field notes. (II, III) |
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Measure horizontal angles. (III) |
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Use latitudes and departures. ( V) |
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Measure vertical angles. (IV) |
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Stake specific areas and grades. (V) |
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Compute and stake high water marks and other hydrologic
surveys. (V) |
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Compute elevation for high water marks and other
hydrologic surveys. (V) |
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Apply special surveying techniques to perform field
reconnaissance. (V) |
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Competencies
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MCCCD
Official Course Outline: |
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WRT125 2005
Spring – 2010 Fall |
SURVEYING FOR WATER RESOURCES |
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I. Surveying A. History of surveying B. Importance of
trigonometry C. Purposes of surveying 1. horizontal location 2. vertical location II. Mathematical Principles
A. Elements of geometry 1. points, lines, planes,
and angles 2. polygons 3. Pythagorean theorem 4. circles B. Measurement of plane and
solid figures 1. perimeters of plane
figures 2. areas of plane figures 3. volumes of geometric
figures C. Solve trigonometric
equations 1. angles in standard
position 2. trigonometric ratios 3. values of trigonometric
ratios 4. right triangle
trigonometry 5. Oblique triangles III. Horizontal
Measurements A. Pacing B. Odometer C. Chaining D. Stadia E. Subtense
bar F. Device (EDM) IV Vertical
Measurements A. Dumpy and Wye levels B. Self-leveling levels C. Rodman techniques 1. manual signals 2. walky-talky
communication 3. vernier
rod reading V. Special Surveying
Techniques A. Line of levels B. Closed circuits C. Grades and profiles D. Latitudes and departures
1. angular 2. area determination E. Horizontal curves 1. culminated 2. deflection F. Vertical curves G. Special uses of theodolites H. Staking procedures I. Procedure for high water
marks |