and volumes.
SUR 191 Field Survey Summer Cooperative Education
SUR 174 Computer Applications
The student may substitute an approved coop assignment in lieu of the summer session. Prior
This course is an introduction to microcomputers,
department approval and/or permission of
word processing spreadsheets, utilities, and the
instructor and coop contract required.
Internet, providing a basis for the Communications course as well as the reporting and presentation
SUR 205
of information required throughout the rest of
Survey Adjustments
the program.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS | COURSE CATALOG 2013 - 2014
This course covers the concepts of random SUR 175
error theory and adjustment algorithms, the
Communications
mathematical application of simple error p ro p a g a t i o n fo r m u l a s a n d co m p a ss r u l e
This course’s emphasis is on written forms in the
a d j u st m e n t s . Th e co u r s e u s e s co m p u te r
Land Surveying profession. Students research
applications to perform least squares adjustments
and gather data and complete projects in resume
of survey networks and interpret the results.
writing, business letters and technical reports. Students gain proficiency in English usage as it
SUR 214
pertains to professional communications and
Land Survey Spring Practicum
appropriate presentation of information and concepts.
This lab course is based on knowledge gained in the first seven quarters of the program and allows
SUR 181
the student to practice field survey techniques
Human Relations
before graduation. The students work on longer projects in boundary retracement, topographic
Students cover teamwork and conflict resolution
surveying, and construction surveying.
techniques. They study methods to recognize and effectively deal with discrimination and
SUR 235
sexual harassment, and the associated legal
Boundary Law
considerations in the workplace. They likewise study practical cooperation techniques needed
This course is an overview of the legal aspects of
for effective field work and quality assurance.
surveying and the responsibilities of the surveyor. Topics include excesses and deficiencies,
SUR 190
occupation vs. title, encroachments, records
Field Survey Spring Cooperative Education
of survey, ALTA surveys, boundary law, water boundaries, monuments, streets and easements.
The student may substitute an approved co-op assignment in lieu of the Spring Quarter Practicum (SUR 114). Prior departmental approval and/or permission of the instructor and co-op contract are required. 374
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