Aug 05, 2026  
2026-2027 DCTC Catalog 
  
2026-2027 DCTC Catalog

CIVL 1242 - Construction Surveying



2 Credits
A course on fundamental construction layout principles required for typical construction projects. Topics include: basic control networks, coordinate systems and coordinate geometry, alignment and grade for structures, roadway, and utilities, data collector use, and RTK GPS data acquisition, positioning, and mapping.

Learning Outcomes
Develop a route location for a transportation project

Use Robotic and total station equipment for setting construction corners and evaluations

Summarize the proper use of the total station and data collector software and hardware

Perform a field survey for control, topographic and planimetric surveys

Design and layout roadways using civil and surveying CAD software/hardware and surveying equipment

Perform a field survey to slope stake a roadway

Prepare route surveying documentation for different types of projects