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GME 15 – ENGINEERING SURVEYING
GME 1
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Spring 2018 LCOE, Geomatics Engineering
California State University, Fresno
Eric Albanese / Scott Peterson
2.0 Units Office Location: EE 29
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Time: MW 11:00am – 11:50am E-Mail: eralbanese@gmail.com /
scpeterson@mail.fresnostate.edu
Location: EE 191 Telephone: 559-278-1602
Office Hours:
Mon 8-9, Wed 3-5, Fri 3-5, or by
appointment
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
• Principles of surveying measurements for distance, direction, elevation,
topographic and planimetric mapping, horizontal curves, vertical curves,
earthwork and engineering applications
• GME 15 is a course to create a base foundation preparatory to taking the
fundamentals exam of Geomatics (FS), as well as the California State exam for
Civil Engineers and Geomatics Engineers.
• It is usually expected that students will spend approximately 2 hours of study
outside of class for every 1 hour in class. Since this is a 2 unit class, you should
expect to study an average of 4 hours outside of class each week.
PREREQUISITES FOR THE COURSE:
• MATH 5
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REQUIRED COURSE MATERIALS
• Mastering Engineering Access
• Calculator
o Non-programmable calculator that can compute trigonometric functions
and that can convert between [degrees minutes seconds] and decimal
degrees
o See Blackboard for comprehensive list of approved calculators
COURSE SPECIFICS
SUMMARY/OUTLINE OF THE COURSE:
• The fundamental concepts of error theory, leveling, vertical curves, earthwork,
EDM, RTK-GPS, angles and directions, the compass, coordinate geometry,
traverse computations, area computation, planimetric and topographic mapping,
horizontal curves and construction applications will be covered.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
• Each student will develop the capability to understand, solve and organize the
solutions to typical engineering surveying problems using the engineering
problem solving technique.
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS/ASSIGNMENTS:
• Attendance
o is required. It counts for a good portion of your grade. During class, we
will be participating in group/individual work to help better understand the
material
o In class participation is expected. You will get graded on participating in
the class. Do not be afraid to ask questions, or look for further clarification
during the lectures
o In class work is required to be completed on Green Engineering paper
(Front side only) Work completed during lecture will be scanned and
submitted on blackboard. Work will be submitted by 11:59pm the day of
lecture. If it is not submitted, then no credit will be given for your
attendance
o Answer keys to work done in lecture will be available after 11:59pm the
day of each lecture
• Homework
o No Late homework will be accepted. Homework will be expected to be
completed on
Mastering Engineering
o Complete all your work for your homework on Green Engineering Paper,
front side only, submit a scanned copy of your work on Blackboard by the
submission date, or no credit will be given for your assignment.
o There is a total of 1000 points for all 8 homework assignments
• Exams
o You cannot pass the course if an exam is missed
o Make-up exams will only be given to students who are on approved travel
by the university or for students that have extenuating circumstances
• Extra Credit
o 200 Homework points are possible by making a trip to Mount Diablo.
Details will be given during lecture to address the exact requirements.
GRADING POLICY:
• Exam #1 = 10%
• Exam #2 = 15%
• Final Exam = 20%
• Homework = 25%
• Class Attendance/Participation = 30%
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GRADING SCALE
• A = 90% – 100%
• B = 80% – 89.99%
• C = 70% – 79.99%
• D = 60% – 69.99%
• F = < 60%
COURSE POLICIES & SAFETY ISSUES
Late work and make-up work policy.
• No late homework, assignments, in class assignments will be accepted.
• Any makeup work will be determined on a case by case situation.
Adding and Dropping Classes: Students are responsible for understanding the policies
and procedures about the adding/dropping of classes, academic renewals, etc. Students
can find more information on adding and dropping at
http://www.fresnostate.edu/studentaffairs/classschedule/registration/add-drop.html.
If you are absent from class, it is your responsibility to check on announcements made
while you were away.
UNIVERSITY POLICIES AND SERVICES
Students with Disabilities: Upon identifying themselves to the instructor and the
university, students with disabilities will receive reasonable accommodation for learning
and evaluation. For more information, contact Services to Students with Disabilities in
the Henry Madden Library, Room 1202 (278-2811).
Honor Code: “Members of the Fresno State academic community adhere to principles of
academic integrity and mutual respect while engaged in university work and related
activities.” You should:
a) understand or seek clarification about expectations for academic integrity in this
course (including no cheating, plagiarism and inappropriate collaboration)
b) neither give nor receive unauthorized aid on examinations or other course work
that is used by the instructor as the basis of grading.
c) take responsibility to monitor academic dishonesty in any form and to report it to
the instructor or other appropriate official for action.
Cheating and Plagiarism: Cheating is the actual or attempted practice of fraudulent or
deceptive acts for the purpose of improving one’s grade or obtaining course credit; such
acts also include assisting another student to do so. Typically, such acts occur in relation
to examinations. However, it is the intent of this definition that the term ‘cheating’ not be
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limited to examination situations only, but that it includes any and all actions by a student
that are intended to gain an unearned academic advantage by fraudulent or deceptive
means. Plagiarism is a specific form of cheating which consists of the misuse of the
published and/or unpublished works of others by misrepresenting the material (i.e., their
intellectual property) so used as one’s own work. Penalties for cheating and plagiarism
range from a 0 or F on a particular assignment, through an F for the course, to expulsion
from the university. For more information on the University’s policy regarding cheating
and plagiarism, refer to the Class Schedule (Legal Notices on Cheating and Plagiarism)
or the University Catalog (Policies and Regulations).
Disruptive Classroom Behavior: “The classroom is a special environment in which
students and faculty come together to promote learning and growth. It is essential to this
learning environment that respect for the rights of others seeking to learn, respect for the
professionalism of the instructor, and the general goals of academic freedom are
maintained. Differences of viewpoint or concerns should be expressed in terms which are
supportive of the learning process, creating an environment in which students and faculty
may learn to reason with clarity and compassion, to share of themselves without losing
their identities, and to develop an understanding of the community in which they live.
Student conduct which disrupts the learning process shall not be tolerated and may lead
to disciplinary action and/or removal from class.”
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SUBJECT TO CHANGE STATEMENT
This syllabus and schedule are subject to change in the event of extenuating
circumstances.
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Information on student rights, responsibilities, academic honesty, etc., can be found on
the Fresno State Student Handbook web page. The web page is located at:
http://www.fresnostate.edu/studentaffairs/division/general/studenthandbook/.
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COURSE CALENDAR
TENTATIVE COURSE SCHEDULE
Tentative Course Schedule
Fall 2017
Date Topic Videos/Reading Assignment required for Lecture
(Watch videos before Lecture)
Wed. Jan 17 Introduction to course –
discussion of Mastering
Engineering
Mastering Engineering
HW – gain access to Mastering Engineering – DUE Jan 22
Mon., Jan 22 #1 – Conversions Read = Chapter 2.1 – Chapter 2.5
Watch = Significant Figures (Access through Ch. 2 Mastering Engineering
videos)
Wed., Jan 24 #2 – Direct/Indirect
Observations and Error
Theory
Read = Chapter 3.1 – Chapter 3.13
Watch = Observations (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2e8f4I7wKY)
Watch = Error Theory (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBF-Yt4dp4g)
Mon., Jan 29 #3 – Precision and
Accuracy
Read = Chapter 3.14 – Chapter 3.16
Watch = Statistics (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmrEeQJtlcA)
Watch = Precision (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpiXaGfXj0A)
Wed., Jan 31 #4 – Error Propagation Read = 3.17 – 3.1
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Watch = Error Prop (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGnFpUEU0Z4)
Mon., Feb 5 #5 – Level Theory Read = 4.1 – 4.4
Watch = Level Part 1 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFUrVduZ3LA)
Watch = Level Part 2 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKcafQ-WxnY)
Wed., Feb 7 #6 – Differential Leveling Read = 4.5.1 – 4.5.2, 4.5.4, 4.
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Watch = Diff Part 1 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3jVM8hTPps)
Watch = Diff Part 2 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQSHufFLcus)
Watch = Reading a level Rod (Access through Ch. 3 Mastering Engineering
videos)
Mon., Feb 12 #7 – Differential Leveling
and Profile Leveling
Read = 5.5, 5.9, 5.11 – 5.14
Watch = Profile (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsxzDcgWwkA)
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Watch = Stationing (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVBYnE51fnM )
Wed., Feb 14 EXAM #1
Mon., Feb 19 HOLIDAY – Presidents
Day
No Class
Prepare for Feb 21 Lecture
Wed., Feb 21 Distance Measurement Read = 6.15 – 6.22
Watch = Distance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVbyXhWD5ZU)
Mon., Feb 26 Angles Read = 7.1 – 7.4
Watch = Angles Part 1 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBX4An6ldW0)
Wed., Feb 28 Azimuths/Bearings Read = 7.5 – 7.
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Watch = Angles Part 2 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EfSOesTnfI)
Mon., Mar 5 Planimetric
Mapping/Topographic
Mapping
Read = 17.1 – 17.9.3
Watch = Characteristics of Contours (access through Ch, 17 mastering
Engineering videos)
Watch = Map Scale (access through Ch. 17 Mastering Engineering videos)
Wed., Mar 7 Magnetic Bearings Read = 7.10 – 7.16
Watch = Magnetic 1 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4QoNyUKm20)
Watch = Magnetic 2 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAGUxQJzKjU)
Mon., Mar 12 Total Station Angles and
Distances
Read = 8.7 – 8.15, 8.20 – 8.22
Watch = Turning an Angle (access through Ch. 8 Mastering Engineering
Videos)
Watch = Centering Instrument over a point (access through Ch. 8 Mastering
Engineering Videos)
Wed., Mar 14 Traversing Read = 9.1 – 9.11
Watch = Traverse (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0J7XRQVrogc)
Mon., Mar 19 EXAM #2
Wed., Mar 21 Traverse Computations Read = 10.1 – 10.6
Watch = Computations1
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9GyOPDGuvQ)
Watch = Computations2
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFutNMcLy8Y)
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Mon., Mar 26 –
Mar 30
HOLIDAY – Spring Break
Mon., Apr 2 Traverse Computations Read = 10.7 – 10.11
Watch = Computations3 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocXtSGDjwJM
Wed., Apr 4 COGO Read = 11.1 – 11.9
Watch = COGO Part 1 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XumS96NPrPs )
Watch = COGO Part 2 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dWAwz3yJIs )
Watch = COGO Part 3 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OXnFkfJJFM )
Mon., Apr 9 Area Read = 12.1 – 12.5, 12.8.3
Watch = Chapter 12, Area Computations (access through Mastering
Engineering)
Wed., Apr 11 Volume Read = 26.1 – 26.6
Mon., Apr 16 Geodesy Read = 19.1 – 19.6.6
Wed., Apr 18 GPS Read = Ch 20.1 – 20.5
Mon., Apr 23 Public Lands Read = 22.1 – 22.4, 22.11 – 22.12, 22.20 – 22.21
Wed., Apr 25 Horizontal Curves Read = 24.1 – 24.6
Watch = Horizontal Curves
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxHLFa1lj9w )
Watch = Horizontal Curve Calculations
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cjL3RkiTvo )
Watch = Angle Theorems
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7MBUvVB4XY )
Mon., Apr 30 Horizontal Curves – Sight
Distance
Read = 24.18
Wed., May 2 Vertical Curves Read = 25.1 – 25.6
Watch = Vertical Curves Part 1
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVQDBuD-tfk )
Watch = Vertical Curves Part 2
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMuTiHxUuM4 )
Watch = Vertical Curves Examples
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kJV51_3t_A )
Mon., May 7 Vertical Curves – Sight
Distance
Read = 25.11 – 25.12
Watch = Vertical Curves Examples
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9Ok2rM6rK4 )
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Wed., May 9 REVIEW Comprehensive Final
Consultation Days Dates
Thursday and Friday May 10, May 11
FINAL
Monday, May 14, 2018 11:00am – 1:00pm
EE 191
- GME 15 – Engineering Surveying
- Course description:
- Prerequisites for the course:
- Required COURSE Materials
- Course Specifics
- Course requirements/assignments:
- Grading policy:
- Grading Scale
- Course Policies & Safety Issues
- Course Calendar
Summary/outline of the course:
Student Learning Outcomes:
University Policies and services
Subject to Change Statement
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Tentative Course Schedule
