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2017-2018 Vincennes University Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Vincennes University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

SURV 186 - Topographic Surveying and CAD Software Applications


3 hrs (Sem II)
Introduction to field data and its translation to map forms. Preparation of topographic contour maps, site plans, determination of drainage run-off areas and slopes from topographic surveys. Introduction to quadrangle maps and aerial photographs. Determination of volumes of reservoirs and earthwork from contour maps. Data recorder systems and applications will be studied in detail, including specific downloading of data acquired and stored, and exporting of design data to take into the field.   2 lecture hours, 4 laboratory hours.

Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in SURV 130  and SURV 165 ; and a grade of C or better or concurrent enrollment in SURV 166 .