• SURV 1030: Fundamentals of Geodesy and Control Surveys

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Explores the science of geodesy or the size and shape of the earth. Involves Global Positioning Systems theory for computing a position on the earth using three-dimensional coordinate systems, reference coordinate systems, state plane coordinates, transformations, geoid datums, orthometric heights and leveling. Introduces basic properties and characteristics of the most common map projections. Explains principles and theories used to establish control surveys and survey networks based on geodesy. Introduces traverse, triangulation, and elevation adjustment computations along with random and systemic errors in measurement. Offers field application assignments of typical survey control networks using GPS and Total Stations to collect GPS data. Includes post processing coordinate transformation, creation, and report generation using the NGS OPUS system. Requires verifiable demonstration of field skills and techniques.. Lab access fee of $45 applies.
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• SURV 1220: Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): MAT 1010 or appropriate math placement score. Introduces and describes digital imagery, aerial triangulation, Remote Sensing and their history. Covers principles of Remote Sensing and the integration of Remote Sensing with Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Teaches a fundamental knowledge of aerial photography, photogrammetry, multispectral, Hyperspectral, Thermal, RADAR, LiDAR image analysis. Identifies various equipment and instrumentation used in producing Remote Sensing products. Describes image preprocessing and image enhancements as well as differentiating and classifying various accuracy assessment techniques.. Software fee of $18 applies.. Lab access fee of $45 for computers applies..
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• SURV 1340: Fundamentals of Boundary Law

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Explains the fundamental responsibilities of a land surveyor in recognizing, locating and creating land boundaries, including sequential and simultaneous conveyances, easements and reversions, riparian and littoral rights. Presents basic rules of evidence. Provides exposure to principles and procedures used to establish new boundaries and locate existing boundaries.
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• SURV 2010: Land History of America WE

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Discusses how, what, and why certain countries, events, and individuals have significantly impacted the history of the lands of America. Describes how the contributions of the various inventions, instruments, individuals, conditions, and events impacted the lands of America. Identifies how current land conditions, policies, and laws in the State of Utah have been impacted by Utah land history.. Lab access fee of $45 for computers applies.
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• SURV 2030: Geodesy

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): EGDT 2400, MATH 1060 or EGDT 1600 and 1610 or appropriate math placement score. Examines the science of geodesy. Includes size and shape of the earth, spherical and ellipsoidal geometry, the celestial sphere, and astronomical trigonometry. Involves Global Positioning Systems theory for calculating position on the earth using three-dimensional coordinate systems, reference coordinate systems, state plane coordinates, transformations, spheriod, ellisoid, geoid datums, celestial sphere, orthometric heights and leveling. Covers basic properties and characteristics of the most common map projections with emphasis on the projections used in State Plane Coordinates such as Lambert Conformal, Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM). Exposes the student to survey applications of practical astronomy including time systems, astronomical azimuth, and Solar/Polaris observations and calculations.. Lab access fee of $45 applies.
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• SURV 2100: Mapping From Field to Finish

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): EGDT 1400, EGDT 1040, GIS 2640. Teaches how to identify, operate, and maintain common instrumentation used to collect field data including GPS, Total Stations, and Drones. Integrates survey field data, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data, and Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) data to develop static and dynamic maps and plans often used by public and private entities. Demonstrates best practice field and office procedures and techniques commonly used by federal, state, and local governments and private industry. Explains potential field safety considerations, problems, and issues, as well as the development of a safety plan. Includes written and oral presentations.. Lab access fee of $45 applies.
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• SURV 2310: Surveying US Public Lands

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): EGDT 1400, MATH 1060 or EGDT 1600 and 1610 or appropriate math placement score. Studies U.S. Public Land Survey System (PLSS) as described in the current official Department of the Interior-Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Manual of Instructions for Surveying Public Lands with emphasis on federal, state, and other applicable laws, evidence, resurveys, and subdivision of sections. Covers a detailed study of general and special instructions, irregularities in subdivisions, lost and obliterated corners, single and double proportion methods, monumentation, riparian boundary laws and rights, hiatuses, mineral surveys, and official survey documents. Introduces Spanish and Mexican land grants, as well as state and national boundaries.. Lab access fee of $45 for computers applies.
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• SURV 2320: Property Descriptions and Public Land Records

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): (ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005) and EGDT 1400. Involves analysis, interpretation, and writing of legal descriptions with proper form, controlling elements, metes-and-bounds, sectionalized land descriptions, easements, and rights-of-way. Discusses different types of descriptions, junior-senior rights in descriptions, latent & patent ambiguities, basis of bearing and interpretation, easements, and reversions. Applies practical exercises and case studies. Studies the responsibilities of the professional land surveyor regarding due diligence in searching public land records and performing applicable legal research. Examines public records and recording laws. Emphasizes title search to patent and includes zoning laws relating to land. Involves tour(s) of local record systems and/or public offices..
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• SURV 2350: Ethics and Liabilities for Surveyors

  2.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Teaches the code of ethics adopted by the Utah Council of Land Surveyors (UCLS). Explains meaning and attributes of professionalism along with the ethical, moral, and social responsibilities of professional surveyors. Includes model law standards, professional liability cases, and professional client relationships. Involves lecture, readings, case studies, and other media.
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• SURV 3010: Measurement Analysis and Adjustments

  4.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): EGDT 2400, MATH 1060 or (EGDT 1600 and 1610) or appropriate math placement score; and University Advanced Standing. Examines observation theory, and observational error analysis. Discusses the theory of measurement errors, principles of error propagation, variance and covariance, and the theory of the least squares method. Studies variances and co-variances of observed, derived, and adjusted quantities; regression analysis, and polynomial curve fitting. Involves systems of linear equations, linearization, and iteration of nonlinear equations; adjustment validation using hypothesis testing; modeling of surveying problems using different techniques of least squares and also presents several methods used to fit survey data to mathematical and survey models.. Software fee of $18 applies.. Lab access fee of $45 for computers applies.
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