Academic Catalog

Surveying (SUR)

SUR 143  Civil/Survey Drafting I  3 Credits (3)  
Introduction to drafting in the field of Civil Engineering. Drawings, projects, and terminologies related to topographic mapping, contour drawings, plan, and profiles as street/highway layout. (2+2P)
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C- or better in E T 109 or DRFT 109  

Learning Outcomes
  1. See course syllabus.

  
SUR 222  Introduction to Geomatics  3 Credits (3)  
Theory and practice of geomatics as applied to plane surveying in the areas of linear measurements, angle measurements, area determination, differential and trigonometric leveling, and topographic mapping. (2+3P)
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C- or better in MATH 1250G or higher  

Learning Outcomes
  1. See course syllabus.

  
SUR 285  Precise Digital Mapping  3 Credits (3)  
Photogrammetric Mapping Principles, digital sensor including optical cameras, terrestrial, surveying control, IMU & GPS integration, stereo photography, analytical triangulation, orthorectification, precision and accuracy of measurement systems, sUAS (Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) applications to geospatial data collection and practical applications project fight/pre planning, sensor platform, FAA regulations and restrictions, introduction to laser scanning systems.

Learning Outcomes
  1. See course syllabus.

  
SUR 292  Legal Principles and Boundary Law I  3 Credits (3)  
Fundamentals of real property law; principles of land description; survey evidence and procedure in boundary determination, order of importance of conflicting elements; and liability, ethical and professional principles in boundary surveying; contemporary issues in boundary determination.

Learning Outcomes
  1. See course syllabus.