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SUR 161 - Basic Mathematics for Field Surveying


4 Credits
This course is an introduction to mathematics used in Land Surveying. Topics include operations with real numbers, exponents and radicals, operations with algebraic expressions, solving equations, classical geometry, solution of right triangles, and introduction to vectors. (formerly AMATH 179J)

Course Outcomes
  1. Solve basic problems using signed numbers.
  2. Add, subtract, multiply, and divide algebraic expressions.
  3. Set up and solve linear and other simple equations.
  4. Solve problems involving triangles, and geometric shapes.
  5. Solve practical problems using right triangles and vectors.