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Dec 22, 2024
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2023-2024 Official General Catalog [Archived Catalog]
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CIV 202 - Surveying II
This course covers the basics of horizontal and vertical curve geometry as used in highway design before undertaking the study of more advanced road design topics including: use of mass diagrams to track earthwork on highways; control surveying mathematics; universal coordinate systems as used by NYSDOT; and boundary location, as needed for highway right-of-way. Laboratory exercises will vary between CAD drawings and one or two outdoor exercises.
Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisite: CIV 201 Surveying I
Credits: 4
Hours
3 Class Hours, 3 Laboratory Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of this Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Have a thorough understanding of the geometry of horizontal and vertical curves.
- Use CAD to prepare plan and profile drawings.
- Understand the calculations used for spiral curves.
- Understand and apply mathematical methods for establishing location in non-Euclidian space.
- Have a basic understanding of control surveying techniques and calculations.
- Have a basic appreciation and understanding of global positioning systems (GPS).
- Understand the fundamentals of geographic information systems (GIS).
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