Survey and Mapping Sciences 118
Plane Surveying
Units: 4| Class hours: 48 lecture; 48 laboratory total | Prerequisite: None
History of and careers in surveying. Introduction to survey measurements distance, direction and elevations with math review. Traverse computations and adjustment. Recording field measurements by hand and electronically. Previous successful completion of Math 160 recommended.
Survey and Mapping Sciences 119
Advanced Plane Surveying
Units: 4 | Class hours: 48 lecture; 48 laboratory total | Prerequisite: Survey and Mapping Sciences 118 or possession of a valid Certificate as a Land Surveyor-In-Training (LSIT) issued by any state
Emphasis on coordinate geometry calculations. Route surveying with horizontal and vertical curves. Topographic surveying and mapping. Construction surveying. Introduction to geospatial technologies, boundary surveying and surveys of public lands. Field surveying projects. Assists in passing the land surveyor-in-training exam. Previous successful completion of Math 160 recommended.
Survey and Mapping Sciences 150
Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
Units: 3 | Class hours: 48 lecture total | Prerequisite: None
Students will learn to use GIS to store, manage, query and map project data. At the conclusion of this class, students will be skilled in the use of a desktop GIS. Ideal for real estate appraisers, market analysts, civil engineers, land surveyors, environmental scientists, geologists, demographers, social scientists and other professionals. No previous GIS experience required. Recommended preparation: familiarity with PC and Windows operating environment.
Survey and Mapping Sciences 205
Computer Aided Design Fundamentals for Surveyors
Units: 3 | Class hours: 48 lecture total | Prerequisite: None
A first course in computer drafting with applications in land surveying specifically intended for students with land surveying training or experience. Recommended preparation: Survey/Mapping Sciences 119, 221.
Survey and Mapping Sciences 206
Advanced Computer Aided Design for Surveyors
Units: 3 | Class hours: 48 lecture total | Prerequisite: None
Introduction to data collection and processing, coordinate geometry, and the generation of digital terrain models using survey design software. Specifically intended for students with land survey training or experience. Recommended preparation: Survey/Mapping Sciences 119, and previous successful completeion of Math 160.
Survey and Mapping Sciences 221
Advanced Problems in Surveying I
Units: 3 | Class hours: 48 lecture total | Prerequisite: None
Measurement analysis, adjustments, geodesy, state plane coordinates, global position system. Prepares students for state land survey exams. Recommended preparation: Survey/Mapping Sciences 119 and Mathematics 160.
Survey and Mapping Sciences 222
Advanced Problems in Surveying II
Units: 3 | Class hours: 48 lecture total | Prerequisite: None
Introduction to photogrammetry emphasizing concepts and calculations. Route surveying includes horizontal and vertical curves, volume calculations and construction staking. Prepares students for land survey exams. Recommended preparation: Survey/Mapping Sciences 119 and Mathematics 160.
Survey and Mapping Sciences 229
Legal Aspects of Land Surveying I
Units: 3 | Class hours: 48 lecture total | Prerequisite: None
Basic elements of the U.S. Public Land Survey System, including background, history, and subdivisions of sections and restoration of lost corners. Principles of preparing land descriptions for surveyors and title people. Common pitfalls and how to avoid them. Recommended preparation: Survey/Mapping Sciences 118 and 119.
Survey and Mapping Sciences 230
Legal Aspects of Land Surveying II
Units: 3 | Class hours: 48 lecture total | Prerequisite: None
Principles and techniques of boundary control. Interpretation of land descriptions, voluntary and involuntary transfer of property, senior rights, simultaneous conveyances, sequential conveyances, and case law pertaining to boundary disputes. Recommended preparation: Survey/Mapping Sciences 229.
Survey and Mapping Sciences 248
Photogrammetry
Units: 3 | Class hours: 48 lecture total | Prerequisite: None
Photogrammetry with emphasis on practical application. Topics include the geometry of aerial photographs, principles of stereoscopy and parallax, relief displacement, ground control, specifications and standards for mapping. Introduction to software used to prepare topographic and digital orthometric maps. Recommended preparation: Survey/Mapping Sciences 119.
Survey and Mapping Sciences 261
Introduction to GPS (Global Positioning System)
Units: 3 | Class hours: 48 lecture total | Prerequisite: None
Introduction to Global Positioning System for surveyors. Topics include receiver operation, data collection, processing analysis, and network adjustment for both field and office applications. Recommended preparation: Survey/Mapping Sciences 119.