Land Surveying

Nature of the Work

• Land surveyors manage survey parties who measure distances, directions, and angles between points and elevations of points, lines, and contours on, above, and below the earth's surface. They plan the fieldwork, select known survey reference points, and determine the precise location of important features in the survey area. Surveyors research legal records, look for evidence of previous boundaries, and analyze the data to determine the location of boundary lines. They also record the results of the survey, verify the accuracy of data, and prepare plots, maps, and reports. Surveyors who establish boundaries must be licensed by the State in which they work, and are known as Professional Land Surveyors.

Training

• a combination of 4 years of college,
• 2 to 4 years of experience
• License land surveyors pass examination by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying
• Pass State licensing board examination

Spring 2010 Schedule of Classes

On-line Registration

SUR 162 Advanced Surveying

Continuing curriculum of SUR 161, but with increased difficulty and responsibility. Prerequisite: SUR 161. 4 Credits.

SUR 262 Principles of Land Surveying

Topics include principles of land surveying, an in-depth study of the public land system, restoration of corners, boundary and control survey adjustments, and evidence and analysis. 3 Credits.

SUR 264 Introduction to Global Positioning Systems

Focus is on aspects of the satellite navigation system becoming widely used in surveying and navigation. Topics will include origin, history, operation, differential positioning, kinematic and real time GPS (RTK). 3 Credits.

SUR 268 Surveying Project

Graduating students in Land Surveying will present a final project which includes surveying techniques, legal terminology, principles and design. Students will also, demonstrate a knowledge of Global Positioning Systems, urban planning and zoning and reading construction plans. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. 2 Credits.

(Posted 11 Nov 2009)

This schedule of classes is accurate at the time of posting, but is subject to change without notice.
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