SRJC Course Outlines

3/29/2024 12:39:00 AMAPTECH 191 Course Outline as of Fall 2021

Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  APTECH 191Title:  PROB SOLVING CIVIL TECH  
Full Title:  Problem Solving in Civil Engineering Technology
Last Reviewed:1/25/2021

UnitsCourse Hours per Week Nbr of WeeksCourse Hours Total
Maximum3.00Lecture Scheduled3.0017.5 max.Lecture Scheduled52.50
Minimum3.00Lab Scheduled08 min.Lab Scheduled0
 Contact DHR0 Contact DHR0
 Contact Total3.00 Contact Total52.50
 
 Non-contact DHR0 Non-contact DHR Total0

 Total Out of Class Hours:  105.00Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50 

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: 

Catalog Description:
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Approaches to problem solving in Civil Engineering Technologies including quantitative reasoning coupled with direct applications to problems encountered in land surveying, civil engineering, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), construction, and related engineering technologies.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:


Recommended Preparation:
Course Completion of MATH 150 OR Standard first year high school algebra course with "C" or better

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
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Approaches to problem solving in Civil Engineering Technologies including quantitative reasoning coupled with direct applications to problems encountered in land surveying, civil engineering, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), construction, and related engineering technologies.
(Grade Only)

Prerequisites:
Recommended:Course Completion of MATH 150 OR Standard first year high school algebra course with "C" or better
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
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:Effective:Inactive:
 
UC Transfer:Effective:Inactive:
 
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Both Certificate and Major Applicable

Approval and Dates
Version:02Course Created/Approved: 4/13/2015
Version Created:11/24/2020Course Last Modified:2/8/2022
Submitter:Reg ParksCourse Last Full Review:1/25/2021
Version Status:Approved Changed CoursePrereq Created/Approved:1/25/2021
Version Status Date:1/25/2021Semester Last Taught:Fall 2021
Version Term Effective:Fall 2021Term Inactive:Summer 2022


COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1. Define and solve algebraic, geometric, and trigonomentric problems in the fields of civil engineering, land surveying, geospatial, and construction technologies.
2. Describe and evaluate measurement data using descriptive statistics and exploratory data analysis.
 

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Students will be able to:
1. Solve problems involving triangles, polygons, curves and curve elements, terrestrial baselines (vectors), Global Positioning Systems (GPS), GPS signal vectors, matrices, and measurement
    data.
2. Calculate curve elements, arc lengths, and areas of sectors and segments.
3. Analyze and solve problems relating to the dimensions of geometric solids such as earth volumes, cut and fill, tailings, and concrete form work.
4. Solve linear equations and inequalities with one, two, or three variables such as those found in trilateration methods of GPS ranging.
5. Solve systems of equations by using various methods.
6. Evaluate and solve ratio and proportion problems found in the civil engineering, land surveying, geospatial, and construction fields.
7. Evaluate and summarize measurement data using descriptive statistics and exploratory data analysis methods.

Topics and Scope
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I. Review of Fundamental Concepts Found in Geospatial Problem Solving
    A. Real number system
    B. Scientific notation and engineering notation
    C. Exponents and radicals
    D. Algebraic expressions and properties
    E. Linear equations
    F. Ratio and proportion
II. Review of Graphing Concepts
    A. Functions used in land surveying
     B. Graphing linear equations
    C. Distance and slope formulas
    D. Coordinate systems used in geospatial mapping
III. Review of Geometric Concepts
    A. Lines, angles, distance, and direction
    B. Triangles, quadrilaterals, polygons, circles, ellipses, and other geometric figures
         1. Orientation
         2. Areas
         3. Volumes
    C. Arcs, arc length, and curves
         1. Arc definitions
         2. Curve types and curve elements
         3. Rays and cardinal points
    D. Vectors and scalars
         1. Vector components
         2. Vector and scalar arithmetic
         3. Complex numbers
IV. Review of Trigonometric Concepts
    A. Trigonometric functions of an angle
    B. Radians and angular measure
    C. Right triangle solutions: Pythagorean Theorem
    D. Oblique triangle solutions: Law of Sines/Cosines and identification of ambiguities
    E. Application of trigonometric functions
         1. Angular and linear measures
         2. Areas and volumes
         3. Arc distances, curve lengths, and curve elements
         4. Expressing scalar and vector quantities
          5. Graphing simple trigonometric functions
V. Systems of Linear Equations Found in Surveying and Geospatial Problems
    A. Examples of linear equations and systems of linear equations
    B. Methods of solving systems of linear equations
         1. Algebraic and graphical solutions
         2. Graphing, addition, substitution, comparison, and determinants and matrices
         3. Vector solutions, matrices, and determinants
    C. Obtaining multiple solutions for simple 2- and 3-variable systems of equations
VI. Review of Descriptive Statistics in Civil Engineering, Surveying, and GIS
    A. Populations, samples, and distributions
    B. Summarizing central tendency and spread
    C. Other statistical moments
    D. Parametric vs. non-parametric statistics
    E. Univariate vs. bivariate descriptions
    F. Characterize and assess data quality with descriptive statistics
    G. Present statistical summaries with diagrams, charts, and graphs
VII. Measurements and Measurement Theory in Civil Engineering, Surveying, and GIS
    A. Measurement theory and methods
    B. Error assessment and error management
    C. Summarizing measurement variability
    D. Assess error associated with measurements and measuring devices
VIII. Calculation Methods and Tools
    A. Hand calculator
    B. Spreadsheet applications
    C. Software applications

Assignments:
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1. Readings (20-40 pages per week)
2. Problem sets (1-2 per week)
3. Quizzes (2-4)
4. Exams (4-8)
5. Quantitative skill demonstrations (2-6)

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
40 - 50%
Problem sets
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.Skill Demonstrations
5 - 10%
Quantitative skill demonstrations
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.Exams
40 - 50%
Examinations and quizzes
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.Other Category
0 - 0%
None


Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Elementary Technical Mathematics. 12th ed. Ewen, Dale and Nelson, Robert. Prentice Hall. 2019
Basic Technical Mathematics. 11th ed. Washington, Allyn. Pearson. 2018
Technical Mathematics. 6th ed. Calter, Paul and Calter, Michael. Wiley. 2011 (classic)
Technical Mathematics. 7th ed. Peterson, John. Cengage. 2019

OTHER REQUIRED ELEMENTS

Student Preparation
 Matric Assessment Required:MRequires Math Assessment
 Prerequisites-generate description:NPNo Prerequisite
 Advisories-generate description:UUser-Generated Text
 Prereq-provisional:NNO
 Prereq/coreq-registration check:NNo Prerequisite Rules Exist
 Requires instructor signature:NInstructor's Signature Not Required
   
BASIC INFORMATION, HOURS/UNITS & REPEATABILITY
 Method of instruction:02Lecture
 71Internet-Based, Simultaneous Interaction
 72Internet-Based, Delayed Interaction
 Area department:ENGREngineering and Applied Technology
 Division:73Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
 Special topic course:NNot a Special Topic Course
 Program Status:1Both Certificate and Major Applicable
 Repeatability:00Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
 Repeat group id:  
   
SCHEDULING
 Audit allowed:NNot Auditable
 Open entry/exit:NNot Open Entry/Open Exit
 Credit by Exam:NCredit by examination not allowed
 Budget code: Program:0000Unrestricted
 Budget code: Activity:0910CAD Lab
   
OTHER CODES
Disciplines:Construction Management
OR
Construction Technology
OR
Engineering Technologies
OR
Engineering
 Basic Skills:NNot a Basic Skills Course
 Level below transfer:YNot Applicable
 CVU/CVC status:YDistance Ed, Not CVU/CVC Developed
 Distance Ed Approved:NNone
 Emergency Distance Ed Approved:YFully Online
Partially Online
Online with flexible in-person activities
 Credit for Prior Learning:NAgency Exam
NCBE
NIndustry Credentials
NPortfolio
 Non-credit category:YNot Applicable, Credit Course
 Classification:YCareer-Technical Education
 SAM classification:CClearly Occupational
 TOP code:0957.00Civil and Construction Management Tech
 Work-based learning:NDoes Not Include Work-Based Learning
 DSPS course:NNO
 In-service:NNot an in-Service Course

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