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MINE 242

Surveying and Mapping

Catalog2026-2027
Credits2 units
LevelLower Division
Average gradeB+
Standard

Overview

Description

Theory and practice of mapping and surveying in the mineral industries.

Requirements

Prerequisites

  • higher
MATH 127
Original catalog text

Prerequisites

Prerequisite(s): MATH 127 or higher.

Units

Lecture1
Laboratory Studio1

Catalog Details

Offering

Offered: Every Spring

Terms

spring

Attributes

Standard

Learning Outcomes

  • demonstrate understanding of the theory and applications basic to plane surveying.
  • use common surveying equipment (Theodolites, Engineers level, EDM instruments) to measure distances and angles in the field.
  • build maps and plans from field data using both hand methods and computer aided mine design packages (SURPAC).
  • work in a team environment to accomplish group goals.