SUR 1510-4
Surveying I (2 + 4)
Prerequisite: MTH 1400 with a grade of “C” or better, or permission of
instructor
This is an introductory course in elementary surveying. Students acquire a
knowledge of the theory of measurements, methods of collecting and
recording data, reduction of observations of angles, directions, distances
and differences in elevation; the computation and adjustment of traverses;
the use of data collectors and interfacing with CAD software; construction
stakeout employing coordinate geometry and CAD output; and the methods of
computing coordinate geometry and areas. Field work includes use of
transits, total stations, electronic distance meters, surveyors’ tapes,
differential levels and data collectors.
SUR 1520-4 Construction Surveying (2 + 4)
Prerequisite: high school or college trigonometry or MTH 1400, CET 1100,
all with a grade of “C” or better, or permission of instructor
This is an introductory course designed for the engineering technology
student. The course covers surveying instrumentation, utilization of maps
and plans, understanding and using working drawings, computing
coordinates, areas, earthwork quantities (volumes), monitoring
construction for line and grade, performing as-constructed surveys and
mapping and introducing boundary and legal surveying.
SUR 2520-4 Surveying II (2 + 4)
Prerequisite: MTH 1410 and SUR 1510 with grades of “C” or better, or
permission of instructor
This course is designed to cover the introduction to control surveying,
state plane coordinate systems, construction surveying, legal and boundary
surveying and large scale topographic mapping for engineering and
architectural projects. The student is introduced to optical micrometer
and electronic theodolites, precise levels, and electronic distancers.
Laboratory assignments will cover astronomic azimuth observations,
circular and parabolic curves, earthwork surveys, control surveying and
topographic mapping.
SUR 2530-4 Route Surveying (2 + 4)
Prerequisites: SUR 1520 for CET majors, SUR 2520 and SUR 2620 for SUR
majors, all with a grade of “C” or better, or permission of instructor
This course is designed to expand the concepts on circular and parabolic
curves and earthwork introduced in SUR 2520. Included is the mathematics
of spirals; unequal tangent vertical curves, mass diagram of earthwork
quantities; alignment profile and slope staking; large scale site mapping;
alignment and design; and other surveying techniques required for
highways, pipelines, tunnels, transmission lines, water lines, sewers and
canals, etc. This course will introduce terrain modeling for site
development and environmental concerns.
SUR 2540-3 Fundamentals of GPS Surveying
(2+ 2)
Prerequisites: MTH 1400 and SUR 1510 with grades of “C” or better, or
permission of instructor
This course introduces the student to the technology of the Global
Positioning System (GPS). The mechanics
and elementary mathematics of GPS point positioning technology are
presented. The laboratory sessions will introduce the operational concepts
of planning, reconnaissance and data collection. Post mission processing
and computer software for static, rapid static and real time kinematic
surveying will be discussed. (Alternate years*)
SUR 2550-3 Surveying Computations (3 + 0)
Prerequisite: SUR 2520 with a grade of “C” or better, or permission of
instructor
This is an introductory course on converting survey field
observations/data into a form suitable to the end user. Students apply
principles and precepts learned in courses of mathematics and surveying to
surveying problems, develop analysis techniques and perform those
computations required for plane surveying problems encountered by the
surveyor, land developer and civil engineer. Traverse computations,
subdivision computations, route surveying computations, etc., are
addressed.
SUR 2620-3 Survey Drafting - CAD (0 + 6)
Prerequisite: MTH 1400 with a grade of “C” or better, or permission of
instructor
This course is a study of map symbols, contours, sources for map data and
methods used in map plotting. Emphasis is placed on utilizing Computer
Aided Drafting (CAD) tools. The subjects include importing and exporting
files from other sources, creation of map symbol libraries, menus and
table layout, use of multiple layers and templates, digitizing,
maintaining coordinate bases and orientation, use of map projections and
datums and use of GIS/LIS files.
SUR 3100-3 Survey Data Adjustment and
Analysis I (3 + 0)
Prerequisites: MTH 2140, MTH 2410, MTH 3210, PHY 2331, PHY 2341, SUR 2550,
all with a grade of “C” or better, or permission of instructor
This course provides a foundation in the basic principles of computational
methods used to adjust and analyze survey observations employing
statistical principles and least squares theory. The problems include
adjustment of triangulation, traverses, trilateration and vertical
networks by condition and/or observation equations. (Alternate years*)
SUR 3120-3 Survey Data Adjustment and
Analysis II (3 + 0)
Prerequisite: SUR 3100 with a grade of “C” or better, or permission of
instructor
This course is a continuation of SUR 3100 and is designed to provide a
foundation in the principles of design and adjustment of geodetic
networks. The concepts of design, geometry, preanalysis, redundancy,
adjustment, confidence regions, test on variance factor, goodness of fit
test, detection of outliers and position accuracy standards are presented.
Advanced adjustment techniques for special geodetic problems are
presented. (As needed*)
SUR 3150-2 Astronomy for Surveyors (2 +
0)
Prerequisite: SUR 2520 with a grade of “C” or better, or permission of
instructor
This is an introductory course on applying astronomical observations to
surveying and mapping projects. Students acquire knowledge about
positional determination by astronomical observations and determining the
direction (azimuth, bearing) of lines on the earth’s surface from
astronomic observations. The students compute the azimuth of a line from
actual survey observations. (Alternate years*)
SUR 3200-3 Government Records and
Regulations (2 + 2)
Prerequisite: junior or senior standing and permission of instructor
The course introduces the subject of sources of official and legal records
pertaining to land surveying, boundary surveying and land mapping
projects. The student will visit the offices of the Colorado State Board
of Registration for Professional Engineers and Professional Land
Surveyors, county clerk and recorder, assessor, city or county planning
department, zoning department, county surveyor, etc., to assess current
regulations, sources of records and record keeping. The student will visit
a title abstract company to learn about land title searches for preparing
title commitments. The student will write assessments and proposals, with
justification and cost recovery analysis, for improving the offices
visited. (Alternate years*)
SUR 3210-2 Case Studies and Legal
Research (2 + 0)
Prerequisite: SUR 3200 with a grade of “C” or better, or permission of
instructor
This course introduces the student to the subject of legal research in a
law library. The student performs legal research on topics at the local
law library and in computer data bases. Case studies will be reviewed and
used as the research projects. Students will write reports based on their
research. (As needed*)
SUR 3220-2 Real Property Descriptions (2
+ 0)
Prerequisite: SUR 3540 with a grade of “C” or better, or permission of
instructor
This course addresses writing real property legal descriptions for deeds,
easements and rights-of-way. Emphasis is placed on the structure and order
of the elements in the description and on avoiding the common mistakes of
language, construction and terminology in order to avoid ambiguities in
the intent of the instrument. A study of the interpretation of the rules
to deal with conflicts and ambiguities in instruments is presented.
SUR 3300-3 Photogrammetry (3 + 0)
Prerequisites: PHY 2331 and SUR 2550 with grades of “C” or better, or
permission of instructor
This course introduces the science of photogrammetry. The geometry of the
photographic camera, vertical photography, aerial mapping camera, flight
planning, project planning, supporting field surveys and field
classification and targeting are emphasized. Photogrammetric plotters and
comparators are discussed. An introduction to digital image scanning and
GPS synchronization is presented. The application of photogrammetry to
engineering and surveying mapping programs is discussed. (As needed*)
SUR 3310-3 GIS/LIS Data Base Design (2 +
2)
Prerequisites: SUR 2520 and GIS 2250 with grades of “C” or better, or
permission of instructor
The course addresses the design and creation of a Cadastral based
Geographic and Land Information System (GIS/LIS) as used by local
governments and the relationship of those systems to the practice of
surveying. Emphasis will be on the technical requirements and structure
needed for an effective Cadastral based GIS/LIS. In addition, the legal
issues, common policies, local standards and national standards that are
important to the professional surveyor who is involved in GIS/LIS will be
covered. (As needed*)
SUR 3400-2 Professional Ethics and
Critical Reasoning (2 + 0)
Prerequisite: junior or senior standing and permission of instructor
This course addresses professional codes of ethics and professional
practice. These codes are reviewed and evaluated through classroom
discussion. Students will prepare and deliver oral presentations on
selected topics. The student will prepare justifications and arguments,
ranking the discussion points/issues and discriminating between options
and evidence based on the ranking. (As needed*)
SUR 3540-3 Boundary Law I (3 + 0)
Prerequisite: SUR 2520 with a grade of “C” or better, or permission of
instructor
This course introduces the concepts of boundary control and legal
principles. Subjects addressed include proportionate measurement, rights
in land, junior/senior title rights, retracement of original surveys, deed
first/survey first, common and case law, ranking/prioritizing evidence,
controlling monuments and corners, errors in legal descriptions and plats
and case studies.
SUR 3660-3 Land Information Systems (3 +
0)
Prerequisite: SUR 2520 with a grade of “C” or better, or permission of
instructor
This course is designed to provide instruction in the fundamentals of the
procedures and standards for a multipurpose cadastre. It includes the
completion of a practical project using state-of-the-art computer-aided
drafting.
SUR 3700-3 Geodesy I (3 + 0)
Prerequisites: SUR 2550, PHY 2311, PHY 2321, PHY 2331, PHY 2341, all with
a grade of “C” or better, or permission of instructor
This is an introduction into the science of geodesy. The course presents
an overview into the theory of surveying in which the size and shape of
the earth must be addressed. The history of geodesy and the classical
survey procedures to determine latitude, longitude, elevation and the
earth’s gravity field are presented. The underlying theory of
instrumentation and the application of physical theory are discussed.
(Alternate years*)
SUR 3800-3 Public Land Survey System (3 +
0)
Prerequisite: SUR 2520 with a grade of “C” or better, or permission of
instructor
This course describes the survey procedures contained in the current
Manual of Surveying for the Public Lands of the United States (1973). The
history, design and planning of the rectangular survey system, original
surveys, resurveys, independent and dependent surveys, protection of
bona-fide rights, mineral surveys, special surveys and riparian rights are
addressed. The importance of the official plats and field notes are
presented. (Alternate years*)
SUR 4100-3 Land and Survey History (3 +
0)
Prerequisite: senior standing or permission of instructor
This course is a study of the history of surveying and mapping professions
in the United States. The course will cover the early colonial surveys,
the development of the U.S. Public Land survey system, the great
exploratory surveys of the nineteenth century, the grants for railroads,
wagon roads, irrigation canals, etc. The lectures will include the
introduction of many of the personnel involved and the development of
technology. A term paper or research project is required and will be
presented at an approved technical meeting or published in a professional
journal. (Alternate years*)
SUR 4110-4 Advanced Cadastral Surveying
(3 + 2)
Prerequisites: SUR 3210, SUR 3800, SUR 4100, all with a grade of “C”
or better, or permission of instructor
This course is a continuation of SUR 2800. The student will be assigned to
solve professional problems encountered in Cadastral (Public Domain)
surveying. The topics include dependent and independent resurveys, mineral
surveys, junior/senior rights, land area relationships, multiple corners,
the three mile method, grant boundaries, segregation surveys, hiatus and
overlaps, partitioning of riparian rights and the subdivision into aliquot
parts. (As needed*)
SUR 4120-2 Review of State Law (2 + 0)
Prerequisite: senior standing and permission of instructor
This course is an introduction and discussion of the state laws in
Colorado and the neighboring states pertaining
to the practice of surveying. The topics include: the right-of-entry,
subdivision regulations, filing/recording corner records, records of
survey and affidavits; professional conduct, authority of the state board
of registration; and interaction with various state regulatory agencies.
(As needed*)
SUR 4300-3 Geodesy II (3 + 0)
Prerequisites: senior standing, SUR 3100 and SUR 3700 with grades of
“C” or better, or permission of instructor
This course is a continuation of SUR 3700 (Geodesy I). The subjects
discussed are the earth’s motion and reference coordinate system,
earth’s deformation in time and tectonics, geodetic positional
astronomy, earth’s gravity field, crustal motions, and precise
terrestrial geodetic measurements. The student will prepare a term paper
on a geodetic topic approved by the instructor. (Senior Experience)
SUR 4310-3 Survey Data Management (2 + 2)
Prerequisites: SUR 3100 and SUR 3700 with grades of “C” or better, or
permission of instructor
The topics covered in this course include data collection techniques,
computations, data standards and error depiction of survey data for Land
Information Systems (LIS). Computer software is developed for the purpose
of managing record survey data in networks utilizing least squares
adjustments. The student will learn to identify the data that are required
by these software systems and how to manage the collection, depiction and
reliability of the data base. Each student will prepare a term paper
investigating an application for the use and management of land and survey
data. (As needed*)
SUR 4320-4 Geodetic Survey Methods (2 +
4)
Prerequisites: SUR 2530 and SUR 3700 with grades of “C” or better, or
permission of instructor
This course is designed to apply precise surveying field procedures to
surveying problems encountered in route surveying and geodesy. The
students will employ precise surveying instrumentation and methods. The
problems include surveys for geodetic, hydrographic and mine surveys.
Global positioning satellites, gyrotheodolites and inertial positioning
systems are introduced and discussed. Applications include municipal and
regional geodetic networks supporting GIS/LIS, rapid transit systems,
highways and streets, utility corridors, dam monitoring and industrial
applications. The student will integrate the planning, implementation,
data reduction, analysis and publication of the results for the survey
assignments. (Alternate years*)
SUR 4400-3 Management of Land and Survey
Themes in a Cadastral Based GIS/LIS (2 + 2)
Prerequisites: SUR 3310, SUR 4310, GIS 2250, GIS 4850, all with a grade of
“C” or better, or permission of instructor
This course is designed to be a “capstone” experience for the
surveying student who has elected GIS/LIS as an area of emphasis. It is
intended to give the advanced surveying student hands-on experience in
dealing with real world GIS/LIS data sets. Emphasis will be on the
acquisition and use of a variety of spatial data sets and the application
of surveying techniques to quantify and, when appropriate, to improve a
variety of spatial data that are available in different coordinate systems
and map projections and the techniques the practicing surveyor will need
to know in order to appropriately integrate these data. (As needed*)
SUR 4500-3 Construction Measurements (2 +
2)
Prerequisites: SUR 2550 and SUR 2620 with grades of “C” or better, or
permission of instructor
This course introduces the student to the methods of translating
engineering and architectural plans into field surveys for construction
work and post-construction mapping for payments. The topics include
engineering measurement tolerances, vertical and horizontal differential
tolerances, terrestrial photography and control, deformation studies and
analysis, safety and hazardous waste environment. (Alternate years*)
SUR 4510-3 Map Projections and Coordinate
Systems (3 + 0)
Prerequisite: senior standing; SUR 3700 with a grade of “C” or better,
or permission of instructor
This is an in-depth course addressing the popular conformal map
projections employed in surveying and mapping programs. The theories for
the Lambert conformal conic, Mercator, transverse Mercator, oblique
Mercator and stereographic, and Albers equal area projections are
presented. Designing the projection system, transformation between plane
coordinates and geodetic positions and the conversion of survey data to
map projection data are emphasized. The use of local conformal map
projections will be presented. (Alternate years*)
SUR 4530-3 Site Planning (3 + 0)
Prerequisite: senior standing; SUR 2530 and SUR 2550 with grades of
“C” or better, or permission of instructor
The course introduces the activities and functions performed by design
professionals (surveyors, engineers, architects, landscape architects, and
planners) in land development. The interaction of land use planning,
environmental evaluation and zoning are discussed. The federal, state,
regional and local land use controls are presented. Guest speakers present
lectures on their activities and responsibilities in site planning.
Emphasis is placed on the role of geographic information systems and land
information systems in the site planning process. (Alternate years*)
(Senior Experience)
SUR 4540-3 Boundary Law II (3 + 0)
Prerequisite: senior standing; SUR 3540 with a grade of “C” or better,
or permission of instructor
This course is a continuation of SUR 3540 and addresses, in detail, the
subjects of evidence and procedures for determining real property
boundaries. Statutes and case law, conflicting evidence, proper methods
and procedures for collecting evidence, riparian rights, surface and
subsurface rights and eminent domain are studied. Boundary agreements and
legal instruments prepared by the land surveyor are introduced. The role
of the land surveyor as an expert witness is presented. (Senior
Experience)
*Contact the Civil Engineering Technology
Department at 303-556-2508 or 303-556-2508.
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