SRJC Course Outlines

4/30/2024 1:57:20 AMCEST 55 Course Outline as of Fall 1997

Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  CEST 55Title:  CONTROL/ASTRONOMY  
Full Title:  Principles and Applications of Control & Astronomic Surveys
Last Reviewed:8/23/2004

UnitsCourse Hours per Week Nbr of WeeksCourse Hours Total
Maximum2.00Lecture Scheduled3.008 max.Lecture Scheduled24.00
Minimum2.00Lab Scheduled3.004 min.Lab Scheduled24.00
 Contact DHR0 Contact DHR0
 Contact Total6.00 Contact Total48.00
 
 Non-contact DHR0 Non-contact DHR Total0

 Total Out of Class Hours:  48.00Total Student Learning Hours: 96.00 

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade Only
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
Formerly:  CET 55

Catalog Description:
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Principles and applications of control surveys, state plane coordinate systems and global positioning systems, including methods of astronomical observations, G.P.S. technology and observations, calculations and computations relating to control survey networks.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:
CEST 50B (formerly CET 50B) or equivalent with a "C" or better.


Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
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Principles and applications of Control and Astronomic Surveys.  Use of Global Positioning Systems, P.C. computer software in data collection, adjustments and design.  Methods of astronomical observations, G.P.S. technology and observations, calculations and computations relating to control survey networks including state plane coordinate systems.
(Grade Only)

Prerequisites:CEST 50B (formerly CET 50B) or equivalent with a "C" or better.
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:Effective:Inactive:
 Area:
 
CSU GE:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
IGETC:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
CSU Transfer:TransferableEffective:Fall 1981Inactive:Fall 2011
 
UC Transfer:Effective:Inactive:
 
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Certificate Applicable Course



COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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The student will:
1.  Identify types of control surveys and their applications.
2.  Identify the classes of triangulation, trilateration and traverse
   control surveys.
3.  Identify and demonstrate the appropriate use of global positioning
   system equipment for data collection.
4.  Calibrate and adjust surveying equipment for control surveys.
5.  Determine state plane coordinates, ground and grid distances,
   geodetic and grid azimuths with a control network.
6.  Using appropriate field procedures, complete a horizontal and vertical
   control network by conventional and G.P.S. techniques.
7.  Compile and adjust collected data for control surveys and determine
   the accuracy and precision necessary for the different types of
   control surveys.
8.  Determine the direction of lines by Astronomical Observations.

Topics and Scope
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1.  Types and classes of Control surveys.
2.  Horizontal and vertical control networks, strength of figures,
   distance, angle and direction determination, calibration and
   adjustments.
3.  State Plane Coordinate systems, computation of lines and coordinates.
4.  Field procedures for horizontal and vertical control using global
   positioning system equipment and P.C. software applications.
5.  Use of Astronomic observations for survey control.
6.  Accuracy and precision of control networks.

Assignments:
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1.  Applications of control surveys and their classifications.
2.  Adjustments of horizontal and vertical control surveys.
3.  Use of global positioning system equipment for data collection.
4.  Calibrate and adjust surveying equipment for control surveys.
5.  Determining state plane coordinates, ground and grid distances,
   geodetic and grid azimuths with a control network.
6.  Using appropriate field procedures, complete a horizontal and vertical
   control network by conventional and G.P.S. techniques.
7.  Compile and adjust collected data for control surveys and determine
   the accuracy and precision necessary for the different types of
   control surveys.
8.  Determine the direction of lines by Astronomical Observations.

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.Writing
0 - 0%
None
This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because problem solving assessments and skill demonstrations are more appropriate for this course.
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.Problem Solving
25 - 35%
Field work, Lab reports, Exams
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.Skill Demonstrations
25 - 45%
Field work, Performance exams
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.Exams
15 - 30%
Multiple choice, Matching items, Completion, COMPUTATIONAL
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.Other Category
5 - 10%
Writing Assignments


Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Caltrans Surveying Manual - State of California, Department of
Transportation.
The California Coordinate System of 1983, a Practical Guide - Vincent J.
Sincek
Projection Tables for State Plane Coordinates, CCS29 - State of
California, Department of Transportation
Manufacturers Instructional manuals for G.P.S. equipment and adjustment
software

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