Lecture 1

Class notes

Introduction to Surveying

Survey mathematics

Rules of Calculation

Measurement Errors

Distance measurements by taping

Taping Errors

Bearings, azimuths, and compass use

Assignment

Lecture 2

Class notes

Traversing

Field Exercise

Campus

Fieldnotes and field data collection

Chaining/Pacing of control lines

Traversing/Mapping

  • Finding Your Way with Map and Compass
    General Description: This site contains basic and easily accessible information about using a compass, accounting for magnetic declination, taking bearing and converting map scales to distances on the ground, with detailed graphic illustrations

Field Data Collection

Examples of Fieldnotes

Proper care of equipment

Field Lab Exercise

on Campus

Tu Section meets in Wink 105

We Section meets in Bld 392

Lab Assignment: Traversing & Plotting of Field Project

Lecture 3

Class notes

Links

Cadastral Survey

Manual of Surveying Instructions - 197

 

Land Survey Questions