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(CLF2000) Advanced Core Cluster:   AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS

 (CLF2700) Unit Title: SURVEYING

     UNIT DIRECTORY:
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     Code          Topic Title                        Hours     Year(s)
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     (CLF2701)    Surveying in Agriculture              1   1 / 2 / 3 / 4

     (CLF2702)    Surveying Equipment                   3   1 / 2 / 3 / 4

     (CLF2703)    Land Area Measurements                2   1 / 2 / 3 / 4

     (CLF2704)    Differential Leveling                 4   1 / 2 / 3 / 4

                                   TOTAL TIME FOR UNIT = 10
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UNIT GOAL: Students will develop and demonstrate a basic understanding
           of surveying as it is used in agricultural applications.
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UNIT OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:

1. List the uses of surveying.

2. Perform land measurements, including pacing and taping of linear distance.

3. Set up and level an instrument and read a rod, ruler, or tape.

4. Determine the difference in elevation between two or more points.

5. Be able to demonstrate proper use of a hand level or clinometer.

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References:

Bowers, W., Jones, B. A., Jr., & Olver, E. F. (1986). Engineering 
 Applications in Agriculture (4th ed.). Champaign, IL: Stipes Publishing 
 Company.
Kissam, Phillip. (1978). Surveying Practice (3rd ed.). New York:
 McGraw-Hill.
Phipps, Lloyd, J., & Reynolds, Carl L. (1990). Mechanics in Agriculture 
 (4th ed.). Danville, IL: Interstate Publishers.
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