This class is taken concurrently with DF1015, Civil Engineering Drafting. This course trains the student in the practice of Land measurement (surveying) and the Drafting necessary to describe tracts of land. Students will learn how to read and write Legal Land descriptions. Precision Measuring and layout skills are also taught are for design, fabrication, and manufacturing applications.
For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
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Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.
Outcome #4: Demonstrate mathematical skills by using a variety of techniques and technologies.
Outcome #6: Exhibit skills in information and technological literacy.
Outcome #9: Exhibit workplace skills to include respect for others, teamwork competence, attendance/punctuality, decision making, conflict resolution, truthfulness/honest, positive attitude, judgment, responsibility.
Upon completion of Scales and Measurement II the student will be able to:
- Read and interpret Civil Engineering scales
- Draw a Graphic Scale Representation
- Plot CAD drawings to a specific scale
- Identify various scales & various map coordinate systems
- Define methods of legal land descriptions
- Utilize and apply a coordinate system of measurement
- Describe the U.S. public land survey system
- Identify survey equipment
- Describe methods used in surveying to measure horizontal distances
- Define triangulation
- Identify and interpret various survey systems
- Describe the difference between a bearing direction and an azimuth direction
- Understand the Global Positioning System (GPS)
- Map Scales
- Map Symbols
- Equipment & Technology
- Locations & Distances
- Land descriptions & History
- Angles & Directions
- Autodesk Civil 3D software
Lectures, Discussion and Questions, Demonstrations, Reading Assignments, Skills Assignments, Field Exercises, and Examinations
Online Textbook and subscriptions; Microsoft Windows - Based PC with reliable highspeed Internet access.
Pre and post tests; exercise problems, class participation.
SCCC Outcomes #1 and #4 will be assessed and measured by solving assigned measurement problems, demonstration of skills necessary to successfully complete project exercises and drawings, and a written test.
SCCC Outcome #6 will be assessed and measured by demonstrating the ability to read and measure technical drawing and prints using various Scales and Measuring Devices;
SCCC Outcome #9 will be assessed by evaluation of skills and knowledge to current industry standards.
SCCC Policy
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Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Seward County Community College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Students should identify themselves to the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or go to the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic building, room A149.