Charles Ghilani

Gebundenes Buch

Elementary Surveying

An Introduction to Geomatics

Beschreibung

For Surveying courses offered in Civil Engineering departments Basic concepts and the latest advances and technology in modern surveying and geomatics A highly readable bestseller, Elementary Surveying: An Introduction to Geomatics presents basic concepts and practical material in each of the areas fundamental to modern surveying (geomatics) practice. While introductory, its depth and breadth also make it ideal for self-study and preparation for licensing examinations. The 15th Edition is updated throughout to reflect the latest advances and technology. It includes QR codes linking to video instructions on solving specific problems, and more than 400 figures and illustrations, with numerous example problems to demonstrate computational procedures. With this new edition, MasteringGäó Engineering is available for the first time Also available with Mastering Engineering MasteringGäó Engineering is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program designed to work with this text to engage students and improve results. Interactive, self-paced tutorials provide individualized coaching to help students stay on track. With a wide range of activities available, students can actively learn, understand, and retain even the most difficult concepts. The text and Mastering Engineering work together to guide students through engineering concepts with a multi-step approach to problems. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with Mastering Engineering, ask your instructor for the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information.

Autor

Dr. Charles Ghilani is a Professor of Engineering in the B.S. Surveying Engineering and A.S. Surveying Technology programs at Penn State. He holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and a B.S. degree in mathematics and education from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He has been involved in education since 1974; teaching at various levels from elementary through graduate school. Dr. Ghilani has received numerous awards including: a Campus Innovation Award (1991) and Professional Development Award (1994), P.S.L.S. presidential commendation in 1990, Outstanding Club Advisor in 1992, a Distinguished Service Award from the Pennsylvania Society of Land Surveyors in 1995, an American Congress on Surveying and Mapping (ACSM) fellowship (1999), and the Earle J. Fennell Award (2001) for outstanding service in surveying and mapping education from ACSM. He is a member of the graduate faculty at Penn State and University of Maine. Dr. Ghilani is a member of the American Congress of Surveying and Mapping, the American Society of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, the Wisconsin Society of Land Surveyors, and the Pennsylvania Society of Land Surveyors.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Pearson Education
• 15th edition
• Seitenzahl: 960
• Erscheinungstermin: 6. November 2018
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 238mm x 192mm x 38mm
• Gewicht: 1424g
• ISBN-13: 9780134604657
• ISBN-10: 0134604652
• Artikelnr.: 45996897