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SURVEYING SURV EA141 / CV104
MODULE 1: SURVEYING
Surveying and Geomatics are two terms which are used interchangeably by many. This
module presents definitions for each and outlines the importance of surveying as well as
presenting some basic definitions and introductory information.
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Learning Objective
Define the term “Geomatics”.
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What is “Surveying”? How does it differ Lecture/bb.mohawkcollege.ca
from Geomatics?
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Why is surveying important?
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Name and describe the two types of Lecture/bb.mohawkcollege.ca
surveys which exist.
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Name five classes of surveys and give Lecture/bb.mohawkcollege.ca
an example of each.
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Define the terms “accuracy” and Lecture/bb.mohawkcollege.ca
“precision”.
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Describe in general terms the type of Lecture/bb.mohawkcollege.ca
errors inherent in surveying. How can Ref. Text 1
they be avoided?
Example questions and answers.
Problems.
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