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 Department:    APPRC

 Course #:    56

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    4

 CIP:    460201

 EPC:    745

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

Interpret construction working drawings and properly use common leveling instruments for the work site. Topics include advanced drawings, specifications, addendums, material take-offs, and project schedules. In addition, the theodolite and/or Total Station will be introduced for establishing points & grids, control lines, and the layout of angles.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: None.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 44

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Supplementary Elective  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Re-address the tools necessary to accurately convert standard and metric measurements, degrees, minutes and seconds, and architect and engineer�s measurement.
2. Identify and describe the parts and functions of the following:
   • a. Water Level. b. Builder�s Level. c. Transit. d. Automatic Level.
   • e. Laser Level. f. Theodolite. g. Total Station.
3. Demonstrate the ability to accurately keep field notes on benchmarks, elevations, height of instrument, backsight, and foresight.
4. Identify and describe the correct procedures for setup, use, and maintenance for the instruments listed in outcome #2.
5. Identify and describe the advantages of using the Total Station over traditional layout instruments.
6. Demonstrate the ability to accurately layout angles and coordinates from given dimensions.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

1. Tools necessary to accurately convert standard and metric measurements, degrees, minutes and seconds, and architect and engineer�s measurement.
2. The parts and functions of a water level, builder�s level, transit, automatic level, laser level, theodolite, and total station.
3. How to accurately keep field notes on benchmarks, elevations, height of instrument, backsight, and foresight.
4. Correct procedures for setup, use, and maintenance for the instruments listed in outcome #2.
5. Advantages of using the Total Station over traditional layout instruments. Accurately layout angles and coordinates from given dimensions.