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Page 1: Land Surveying SURV 2210(SURV) - Utah Valley University · Land Surveying Land Surveying SURV 2210(SURV) SURV 1020 Introduction to Geomatics 1:1:0 Fall Orientation to the field of

Land Surveying

Land Surveying (SURV)SURV 1020Introduction to Geomatics1:1:0 Fall

Orientation to the field of Geomaticsincluding Boundary Surveying, Geodesy,Forensic Surveying, Construction Surveying,Geographic Information Systems (GIS),and other types of surveys.Involves presentations by community/industryprofessionals encompassing the Geomaticsoccupation. Teaches college success principlesand practices for the Geomatics program. Labaccess fee of $35 for computers applies.

SURV 2010Land and Survey History3:3:0 Fall* Prerequisite(s): HIST 1740 or HIST 1700 ordepartmental approval and matriculation intothe Geomatics BS degree

Explores the field of Geomatics and Surveyingthrough the writings of Egyptian, Greek,Roman, European, English, and Americansurveyors and historians. Discusses how, what,and why these surveyors did what they did andhow their contributions impacted the currentpractice of surveying, including the shaping ofprivate land ownership and the developmentof the structure of our nation. Presents Utahland history including, the rectangular system,pioneer city plats, and other important surveysof Utah such as territorial, state, and Spanishand Mexican Grant boundaries. Lab access feeof $35 for computers applies.

SURV 2030Geodesy3:3:0 Fall* Prerequisite(s): EGDT 2400, MATH 1060,MATH 1100, SURV 1020, and matriculationinto the Geomatics BS degree

Examines the science of geodesy. Includessize and shape of the earth, spherical andellipsoidal geometry, the celestial sphere,and astronomical trigonometry. Involves GlobalPositioning Systems theory for computatingof position on the earth using three-dimensional coordinate systems, referencecoordinate systems, state plane coordinates,transformations, spheriod, ellisoid, geoiddatums, celestial sphere, orthometric heightsand leveling. Covers basic properties andcharacteristics of the most common mapprojections with emphasis on the projectionsused in State Plane Coordinates such asLambert Conformal, Universal TransverseMercator (UTM). Exposes the student to surveyapplications of practical astronomy includingtime systems, astronomical azimuth, and Solar/Polaris observations and calculations.

SURV 2210Photogrammetry3:3:0 Fall* Prerequisite(s): EGDT 1400, (MATH 1050or MATH 1055), and matriculation into theGeomatics BS degree

Examines principals of photogrammetry asapplied to surveying and mapping. Coversgeometry of vertical and aerial photographs,stereoscopic parallax, geometry of tiltedphotographs, stereoplotter mapping, close-range photographic analysis, planimetric andtopographic maps, flight planning, digitalphotogrammetry, aerial cameras and cameracalibration, and the theory and techniquesof orientation. Introduces digital imagery,aerial triangulation, and the history ofphotogrammetry. Software fee of $18 applies.Lab access fee of $35 for computers applies.

SURV 2220Remote Sensing3:3:0 Spring* Prerequisite(s): MAT 1010 and matriculationinto the Geomatics BS degree

Introduces and describes digital imagery,aerial triangulation, Remote Sensing andtheir history. Covers principles of RemoteSensing and the integration of Remote Sensingwith Geographic Information Systems (GIS).Teaches a fundamental knowledge of aerialphotography, photogrammetry, multispectral,Hyperspectral, Thermal, RADAR, LiDARimage analysis. Identifies various equipmentand instrumentation used in producingRemote Sensing products. Describes imagepreprocessing and image enhancements aswell as differentiating and classifying variousaccuracy assessment techniques. Software feeof $18 applies. Lab access fee of $35 forcomputers applies.

SURV 2310Surveying US Public Lands3:3:0 Fall* Prerequisite(s): EGDT 1400, MATH 1060,and matriculation into the Geomatics BSdegree

Studies U.S. Public Land Survey System(PLSS) as described in the current officialDepartment of the Interior-Bureau of LandManagement (BLM) Manual of Instructionsfor Surveying Public Lands with emphasison federal, state, and other applicablelaws, evidence, resurveys, and subdivisionof sections. Covers a detailed study ofgeneral and special instructions, irregularitiesin subdivisions, lost and obliterated corners,single and double proportion methods,monumentation, riparian boundary laws andrights, hiatuses, mineral surveys, and officialsurvey documents. Introduces Spanish andMexican land grants, as well as state andnational boundaries. Lab access fee of $35 forcomputers applies.

SURV 2320Property Descriptions and Public LandRecords3:3:0 Fall* Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1010, EGDT 1400,and matriculation into the Geomatics BSdegree

Involves analysis, interpretation, and writing oflegal descriptions with proper form, controllingelements, metes-and-bounds, sectionalizedland descriptions, easements, and rights-of-way. Discusses different types of descriptions,junior-senior rights in descriptions, latent &patent ambiguities, basis of bearing andinterpretation, easements, and reversions.Applies practical exercises and case studies.Studies the responsibilities of the professionalland surveyor regarding due diligence insearching public land records and performingapplicable legal research. Examines publicrecords and recording laws. Emphasizes titlesearch to patent and includes zoning lawsrelating to land. Involves tour(s) of local recordsystems and/or public offices..

SURV 3010Measurement Analysis and Adjustments4:4:0 Spring* Prerequisite(s): EGDT 2400, MATH 1060,MATH 1100, STAT 2040, matriculation intothe Geomatics BS degree, and UniversityAdvanced Standing

Examines observation theory, andobservational error analysis. Discusses thetheory of measurement errors, principles oferror propagation, variance and covariance,and the theory of the least squaresmethod. Studies variances and co-variancesof observed, derived, and adjusted quantities;regression analysis, and polynomial curvefitting. Involves systems of linear equations,linearization, and iteration of nonlinearequations; adjustment validation usinghypothesis testing; modeling of surveyingproblems using different techniques of leastsquares and also presents several methodsused to fit survey data to mathematical andsurvey models. Software fee of $18 applies. Labaccess fee of $35 for computers applies.

SURV 3030Land Development Planning, Platting, andMapping3:3:0 Spring* Prerequisite(s): EGDT 1040, EGDT 1400,matriculation into the Geomatics BS degree,and University Advanced Standing

Discusses land use planning techniques forresidential and commercial developments.Subdivisions, industrial parks, and commercialcomplexes are studied along with theassociated governmental regulations, codes,rules, and approval processes and procedures.Requires a mock public presentation on courseprojects. Uses current surveying/engineeringsoftware to develop and plot drawings including;subdivision plats, records of survey, ALTAsurveys, topographic site surveys, and othermaps. Software fee of $18 applies. Lab accessfee of $35 for computers applies.

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SURV 3220Control Surveys3:3:0 Fall* Prerequisite(s): SURV 2030, SURV 3010,matriculation into the Geomatics BS degree,and University Advanced Standing

Applies principles and theories presented inprerequisite courses and moves the studentto an advanced applications level. Studiesthe establishment of control surveys andsurvey networks. Reviews compass ruleadjustment computation, matrix methods andleast squares adjustment methods, randomand systemic errors in measuring, and errorpropagation. Offers field applications of Radialand GPS surveying systems: static, kinematicand RTK procedures, data collection, postprocessing coordinate transformation, creation,and report generation. Teaches practicalapplications of network adjustment, controlsurveys, triangulation, and precision traverseswith precise elevation control. Requiresdemonstration of field skills and techniques.Software fee of $18 applies. Lab access fee of$35 for computers applies.

SURV 3230Construction and Route Surveys3:3:0 Spring* Prerequisite(s): EGDT 2400 and MATH1060 or EGDT 1610, matriculation intothe Geomatics BS degree OR departmentapproval, and University Advanced Standing.

Applies principles and theories presentedin prerequisite courses and moves thestudent to an advanced field applicationslevel. Develops computations and practicalapplications covering Route and Constructionsurveys. Includes computer solutions andapplications from plans and specificationsusing modern data collection and coordinategeometry (COGO) computer software.$35course fee for computers, and $18 course feefor software applies.

SURV 3340Boundary Law3:3:0 Spring* Prerequisite(s): Matriculation into theGeomatics BS degree required and UniversityAdvanced Standing

Studies the responsibilities of the land boundarysurveyor in protecting rights, title, and interestof the land; riparian and littoral rights, bona-fiderights, boundary easements and reversions,conveyances; sequential and simultaneous.Presents principles and rules of evidence.Includes monuments and monumentation,boundary locations, and procedures used toestablish new boundaries and locate existingboundaries. Lab access fee of $35 forcomputers applies.

SURV 3400Surveying Applications and FieldTechniques III3:2:3 Fall* Prerequisite(s): EGDT 2400, GIS 3600, andUniversity Advanced Standing

Focuses on specific surveying applications andfield survey techniques employed by surveyorson various field and office tasks includinghorizontal and vertical networks and traverses,route surveys, and topographic/site surveys,and machine control methods. Teaches theconstruction, care, maintenance, calibration,effective setup and observation methods usedfor; global positioning systems (GPS), totalrobotic stations, 3D laser scanners, automaticlevels, modern data collectors, coordinategeometry (COGO) and computer-aided drafting(CAD) software and other geospatial surveyingsystems and instruments. Lab access fee of $35applies. Software fee of $25 applies.

SURV 4340Surveying Legal Principles3:3:0 Spring* Prerequisite(s): SURV 2320, SURV 3340,ENGL 2310, matriculation into the GeomaticsBS degree, and University Advanced Standing

Focuses on researching the body of law asit applies to the practice of surveying. Coverscommon law associated with the Statute ofFrauds, Constructive Notice, and Surveyor/Attorney interaction and roles. Discussesprinciples and concepts of dispute and conflictresolution as well as the specific role ofthe expert witness. Reviews the fact finderrole of the surveyor in research/investigationtechniques and sources while focusing on factsof a case and the applicable laws. Completerswill work on case studies and prepare a finallegal research paper. Involves tour(s) of a lawlibrary.

SURV 4400Surveying Applications and FieldTechniques IV3:2:3 On Sufficient Demand* Prerequisite(s): SURV 3400 and UniversityAdvanced Standing

Focuses on projects both lab/office and fieldwork. Uses a mentor based teaching modelto engage in several projects from inceptionto final deliverables. Requires students tomake project decisions individually and as ateam regarding each aspect of the variousassigned projects. Requires each team memberto demonstrate their own ability to performall tasks required to complete the assignedprojects within a given time frame resulting indeliverables that meet a pre-professional levelof competency. Lab access fee of $35 applies.Software fee of $25 applies.

SURV 4500The Surveying Practice3:3:0 Spring* Prerequisite(s): LEGL 3000, DepartmentApproval, matriculation into the Geomatics BSdegree, and University Advanced Standing

Examines the planning, organizing, andapplication of field and office practices,and develops a practical business planincluding policies and procedures associatedwith a typical professional surveying firmproviding surveying services to the publicand private sector. Reviews and applies amyriad management principles and functionsincluding: operations, financial, marketing,human resource, project, and risk management.Exposes the student to the functions oftypical financial software. Explores businessconcepts specific to surveying; pricing, fees,bidding, proposals, contracts, and professionalliabilities. Involves developing a business planfor a professional surveying firm. Lab accessfee of $35 for computers applies.

SURV 451RGeomatics Lecture Series.5 to 1:.5 to 1:0 Fall, Spring* Prerequisite(s): Department Chair Approval,matriculation into the Geomatics BS degree,and University Advanced Standing

Consists of lectures presented by guestspeakers or faculty on various topics inGeomatics including but not limited to: landsurveying, mapping, remote sensing, geodesy,legal issues, photogrammetry, and various newand emerging technologies. May be repeatedfor a maximum of 1 credit toward graduation.

SURV 455GGlobal Professional Ethics and Liabilities3:3:0 Fall* Prerequisite(s): PHIL 2050, LEGL 3000,departmental approval, matriculation intothe Geomatics BS degree, and UniversityAdvanced Standing

Teaches the code of ethics adopted by the UtahCouncil of Land Surveyors (UCLS). Explainsmeaning and attributes of professionalismalong with the ethical, moral, and socialresponsibilities of surveyors. Integrates lawsfor practicing surveying with professionalethics as well as the roles of multi-culturalism and globalization. Includes modelstandards (international, national, and state),professional survey liability cases, safety,risks, professional client relationships, bribery,global engagement, contracts, and intellectualproperty. Involves lecture, readings, casestudies, and other media.

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SURV 481RGeomatics Internship1 to 8:0:5 to 40 On Sufficient Demand* Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior Standing,departmental written approval, matriculationinto the Geomatics BS degree, and UniversityAdvanced Standing

Provides opportunities to apply classroomtheory and principles to actual on-the-job workexperience, on a paid or non-paid basis,in the field of Geomatics. Emphasizes theestablishment of goals, learning objectives,and expected outcomes with their FacultySponsor at the beginning of the internshipand/or semester. Involves the submittal of acomprehensive written report at the end ofthe semester consisting of an evaluation oforiginal goals and objectives and reflects onthe acheived outcomes gained from the workexperience. May be repeated for a maximumof 8 credits toward graduation. May be gradedcredit/no credit.

SURV 490RProfessional Topics in Geomatics3 to 4:2:2 to 4 On Sufficient Demand* Prerequisite(s): Department Chair Approval,matriculation into the Geomatics BS degree,and University Advanced Standing

Studies a chosen topic in Geomatics. Thetopic may vary depending on demand. Mayinclude research, experimentation, analysis,and reporting. May be taken more than once fordifferent topics and for a maximum of 8 creditstoward graduation.

SURV 4930Senior Geomatics Capstone4:4:0 Spring* Prerequisite(s): University AdvancedStanding, Senior Standing, and DepartmentalApproval

Provides an opportunity for a senior Geomaticsstudent to participate in a significant and currentresearch project which will advance the fieldof Geomatics. Includes independent study andlaboratory/field work as necessary and mustbe approved and supervised by an assignedfaculty mentor. Culminates in the preparationof a written paper and oral presentationdescribing the results of the research and/or completed project to project stakeholders,interested students, faculty, administration, theprofessional Geomatics community, and thebroader general audience. Lab access fee of$35 applies. Software fee of $25 applies.

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