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WNC Catalog 2008-2009: Surveying 265
Course Description and Outline


SUR 265: Introduction to Construction Surveying


2008-2009
Credits 4
Schedule of Classes Schedule History
(See when this course was offered over the last 3 years)
Academic Discipline Surveying
Academic Division Technology
Prerequisites none
Transfer Information Courses with numbers 100 to 299: This course is designed to apply toward a WNC degree and/or transfer to other schools within the Nevada System of Higher Education, depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may transfer to colleges and universities outside Nevada. For information about how this course can transfer and apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor.
Programs of Study This course can be found in the following programs of study:
I : Catalog Course Description
Covers reviewing and understanding civil, structural, and architectural constructing plans, and relationship for surveying layout. Requires surveying in an outdoor lab environment.
II : Course Objectives

Introduction to familiarize the student to common survey terminology.

Introduce the fundamental principles and practices common to the industry.

Provide exposure to common equipment used for construction surveying and the operation, care and maintenance.

III : Course Linkage
Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome.

The mission of this course is to provide management training that addresses topics of critical importance to subcontractors, general contractors, superintendents and project managers.

This course addresses the following student learning outcome:

1. Knowledge of the subject matter appropriate to the construction industry.
2. Skills essential to performing tasks within the construction industry.
3. Effective communication and computation skills appropriate to the construction industry.
4. Utilization of appropriate resources to remain current in the construction industry.
5 Appreciation of the importance of social, ethical, legal and diversity issues.

Sections II and III were prepared on December 7, 2007. Please contact the Technology division for more information.
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