SHIP 143 - Advanced Printreading/Leveling Layout

3 Credits
The objectives for this course will require the student to accurately interpret construction working drawings and to properly use common leveling instruments for the work site. Advanced drawings, specifications, addendums, material take-offs, and project schedules will be discussed. In addition, the theodolite and/or Total Station will be introduced for establishing points & grids, control lines, and the layout of angles. The objectives for this course will be attained through classroom lecture, demonstration, & activities, and through competency-based proficiency tasks completed in the lab.

Course Outcomes

Re-address the tools necessary to accurately convert standard and metric measurements, degrees, minutes and seconds, and architect and engineer’s measurement.
Identify and describe the parts and functions of:
- Water Level
- Builder’s Level
- Transit
- Automatic Level
- Laser Level
- Theodolite
- Total Station
Demonstrate the ability to accurately keep field notes on benchmarks, elevations, height of instrument, backsight, and foresight.
Identify and describe the correct procedures for setup, use, and maintenance for the instruments listed above (#2).
Identify and describe the advantages of using the Total Station over traditional layout instruments.
Demonstrate the ability to accurately layout angles and coordinates from given dimensions.