CEEN 2610 - Surveying
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 03, CRN 44285,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Yuqiu Ye
Email: yye01@ysu.edu
Course Description
2610. Surveying. The theory of surveying and the use of instruments. Problems in leveling, traversing, and topography. Introduction to circular and vertical curves. Prereq.: MATH 1513 or equivalent. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Surveying Fundamentals and Practices | Nathan, Lanzafama, and Kissam | 9780137408504 |
| Optional | Elementary Surveying: An Introduction to Geomatics | Charles D. Ghilani | 9780137453740 |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Chapter 1 | Introduction to Surveying | Read respective sections. |
| 8/31 | Chapter 2 | Survey Measurements and Computations | Problem set due; Quiz; Read respective sections |
| 9/7 | Chapter 3 | Review of Basic Mathematics for Surveying | Problem set due; Quiz; Read respective sections |
| 9/14 | Chapter 4 | Measuring Horizontal Distances | Problem set due; Quiz; Read respective sections |
| 9/21 | Chapter 5 | Measuring Vertical Distance | Problem set due; Exam 1; Read respective sections |
| 9/28 | Chapter 6 | Measuring Angles and Directions | Read respective sections. |
| 10/5 | Chapter 7 | Horizontal Control Surveys | Problem set due; Quiz; Read respective sections |
| 10/12 | Chapter 8 | Property Surveys | Problem set due; Quiz; Read respective sections |
| 10/19 | Chapter 9 | Topographic Surveys | Problem set due; Quiz; Read respective sections |
| 10/26 | Chapter 9 | Topographic Surveys | Problem set due; Exam2; Read respective sections |
| 11/2 | Chapter 10 | Highway Curves and Earthwork | Problem set due; Quiz; Read respective sections |
| 11/9 | Chapter 10 | Highway Curves and Earthwork | Problem set due; Quiz; Read respective sections |
| 11/16 | Chapter 11 | Construction Surveys | Problem set due; Quiz; Read respective sections |
| 11/23 | Thanksgiving Break | No class | N/A |
| 11/30 | Chapter 11 | Construction Surveys | Read respective sections |
| 12/7 | Final Week | No class | Problem set due; Final Exam: TBD |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.