BDM 120 Surveying and Building Layout 3 credits

This course covers methods of measurement including tapes and accessories, the transit, reading angles, stadia, triangulation and field notes. Students also are exposed to the use of engineer's levels, leveling rods and direct leveling. Also covered are profiles, latitudes and departures, balancing surveys, platting surveys, calculating areas and building layout. This course also introduces students to principles of land division, descriptions, plats and subdivisions. 12 (2 lecture hours and 3 laboratory hours)

Prerequisite: TEM 203 with a minimum grade of C