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SURE 110 Fundamentals of Surveying--4 cr. (2+6)
Orientation and introduction in proper field surveying theory and techniques. Subject
areas include taping, tape corrections, leveling, angle measurements, traversing,
traverse adjustments, contouring, fundamentals of mapping, and proper use and care
of surveying instruments.
Pre-requisites: MATH 120.
SURE 115 Introduction To Computer Mapping--1 cr. (0+3)
This course is an introduction to Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) as applied to
Surveying Engineering and Computer Aided Mapping (CAM). The emphasis of this
course is on "hands on" exercises in CAD and CAD integrated surveying software.
Pre-requisites: NONE.
SURE 215 Surveying Computations--3 cr. (2+3)
A study of principles and methods of surveying computation related to Cartesian
coordinate systems, coordinate geometry including a four-parameter similarity
transformation and an introduction to spherical coordinate systems as applied to
spherical astronomy and the use of mathematical software with programming features.
Pre-requisites: SURE 110.
SURE 230 Advanced Surveying--4 cr. (2+6)
An advanced study of the methods and instrumentation used in the surveying
profession. The theory and application of electronic distance measuring devices, use
of total stations and digital levels, GPS principles and applications, introduction to
practical astronomy and the application of state plane coordinates.
Pre-requisites: SURE 110 & 115.
SURE 272 Programming Applications in Geomatics--2 cr. (1+3)
Exploring fundamental concepts of visual programming to solve surveying and
mapping related problems. Topics covered include: object oriented syntax for looping
and if statements, input/output statements, arrays, user-defined functions and
procedures, reading and writing text and binary files, and introduction to database
programming and graphics. Programming projects may include: angular units
conversion; transformation of coordinates from polar to rectangular and rectangular to
polar; traverse computation, adjustment and plotting.
Pre-requisites : MATH 130, SURE 215.
SURE 331 Ethics & Professionalism in Engineering & Technology--3 cr. (3+0)
Discusses the codes of ethics which have been adopted by many engineering societies.
Explain meaning and attributes of professionalism along with the ethical, moral, and
social responsibilities of technologists and engineers. Also standards, law, safety,
risks, obligations of loyalty to employer, professional client relationship, global
awareness, bribery, contracts, and intellectual property are discussed. This course
meets General Education requirements: Cultural Enrichment.
Pre-requisites:ENGL 150
SURE 340 Photogrammetry--3 cr. (2+3 )
An introductory course in photogrammetry covering, in part, the history of
photogrammetry, aerial cameras and camera calibration, geometry of the aerial
photograph, stereoscopy and stereoscopes, parallax, and the theory and techniques of
orientation. Students will perform basic mapping tasks in the stereoplotter.
Pre-requisites: SURE 110.
SURE 365 Legal Aspects Of Surveying 1--3 cr. (3+0)
An introductory study of the subdivision of public lands, theory of original survey,
resurvey, subdivision survey, and methods describing real property. The more
important statute laws affecting the surveyor are studied with emphasis on the Plat
Act. This course meets General Education requirement: Writing Intensive
Pre-requisites : SURE 215 & ENGL 250.
SURE 366 Evidence and Procedures for Boundary Location--3 cr. (2+3)
A study of the rules of evidence and their application in conducting boundary surveys.
It includes an introduction to littoral and riparian rights and major environmental
considerations and their applications to survey projects. The course focuses on federal
and state statutory law and case studies, melding the theoretical with the practical.
Pre-requisites: SURE 365.
SURE 372 Adjustment Computations 1--3 cr. (3+0)
This is the first of the two sequential courses on adjustment computations. Topics to
be covered include: use of vectors, set theory, partial differentiation, matrix
differentiation, statistical inference and hypothesis testing, an introduction to
differential equations, propagation of random errors, and the relationships between
variance covariance, weight and cofactor matrices as applied to least squares
adjustment.
Pre-requisites: SURE 230 & MATH 230 & SURE 272 & MATH 322.
SURE 373 Adjustment Computations 2--3 cr. (3+0)
Topics covered include: review of error propagation, development and application of
least squares, horizontal and vertical control network designs; adjustment of indirect
of observations, adjustment of observations and parameters combined. Student
adjustment projects include: level network, traversing, triangulation, trilateration, and
GPS network.
Pre-requisites: SURE 372.
SURE 420 Professional Practice Of Surveying--3 cr. (3+0)
A study of business practices as they apply to the organization offering professional
engineering and/or surveying practices. This course meets General Education
requirement: Writing Intensive.
Pre-requisites: SURE 365 & ENGL 250.
SURE 440 Advanced Photogrammetry--3 cr. (2+3)
This course acquaints the student to advanced photogrammetric concepts that are
normally encountered in photogrammetric practice. Topics include an introduction to
analytical photogrammetric principles, concepts of the bundle adjustment, principles
of advanced sensors, and principles of digital photogrammetry.
Pre-requisites: SURE 340 and 373.
SURE 452 Geodesy 1--4 cr. (3+3)
This is the first of the two sequential courses in geodesy. Topics covered include:
ellipsoidal geometry, direct and inverse solution of geodetic line, geodetic datum,
coordinate systems, deflections of vertical, celestial sphere, solution of spherical
triangles, time systems, astronomical azimuth and Laplace's equation, developable
surfaces, basic properties and characteristics of most common map projections with
stronger emphasis on the projections used in State Plane Coordinates such as Lambert
conformal, transverse Mercator and UTM.
Pre-requisites: SURE 230 and 372.
SURE 453 Geodesy 2--4 cr. (3+3)
This course is a continuation of SURE 452, Geodesy 1. Topics covered include:
introduction to physical geodesy, gravity observations and reduction, Stoke's integral,
Bruns formula, basic concepts of positioning by observing satellites, satellite geodesy,
Global Positioning System (GPS) including both theoretical and practical aspects,
VLBI, lunar and satellite laser ranging, satellite altimetry, and inertial positioning
system.
Pre-requisites : SURE 373 and 452.
SURE 465 Legal Aspects Of Surveying 2--3 cr. (3+0)
A study of the total body of law as it applies to the practice of Land Surveying. Both
Statute Law and Common Law are covered. A number of court cases are studied for
the purpose of defining the Land Surveyor's role in the judicial process and the use of
legal precedent in answering related questions of law and fact. Practical description
writing and interpretation is an essential portion of this course. Writing Intensive.
Pre-requisites: SURE 365 & ENGL 250 & SURE 215.