ENGR 118 - Surveying

    Recent Professors
    Humberto A. Gallegos
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026
    Class Size
    30 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: MATH 162 or MATH 170 or transcripted high school trigonometry or pre-calculus
    Spring 2026 Sections
    View Spring 2026 sections of ENGR 118
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    The course applies theory and principles of plane surveying: office computations and design; operation of surveying field equipment; and production of engineering plans/maps. Topics include distances, angles, and directions; differential leveling; traversing; property/boundary surveys; topographic surveys/mapping; volume/earthwork; horizontal and vertical curves; land description techniques; and GPS. Field work using tapes, levels, transits, theodolites, total stations, and GPS.
    Usually Held
    Sat 10:00am–12:05pm, Sat 12:05pm–3:15pm