ENCE 2620 - Introduction to Geomatics

(3) Credit Hours

The art, science, and technologies used in the determination of positions above, on, or beneath the earth’s surface. Fundamental concepts and practices of surveying, theory of measurements and field notes; methods of obtaining horizontal and vertical distances; methods of obtaining angles and directions; use of levels, transits, theodolites, and total stations; construction surveying, curves, and volumes. Global Navigation Satellite Systems; using maps and geographic information systems to turn survey data into useful information. Spring semester.Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours.Prerequisites: ENCE 1020 or ENME 1011 with a minimum grade of C or department head approval.Corequisites: ENCE 2620L or department head approval. Differential course fee will be assessed.