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SUR 1510-4 Surveying I (2 + 4)
Prerequisite: MTH 1410 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 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: SUR 1510 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 2520, SUR 2620 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
distances and environmental concerns.
SUR 2540-3 Fundamentals of GPS Surveying (1 +
4)
Prerequisites: MTH 1400, SUR 1510 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 (2 + 2)
Prerequisite: SUR 2520 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 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 2700-3 Geodesy I (3 + 0)
Prerequisites: SUR 2550, PHY 2311, PHY 2321 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 is discussed.
(Alternate years*)
SUR 2800-3 Public Land Survey System (3 + 0)
Prerequisite: SUR 2520 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 3100-3 Survey Data Adjustment and Analysis
I (3 + 0)
Prerequisites: MTH 2140, MTH 2410, PHY 2331, PHY
2341, SUR 2550 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 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 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: SUR 2800 or 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 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 3200 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 (2 + 2)
Prerequisites: SUR 2530, SUR 2550 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 are presented. The application of photogrammetry
to engineering and surveying mapping programs are discussed. (As needed*)
SUR 3310-3 GIS/LIS Data Base Design (2 + 2)
Prerequisites: SUR 2520, GEG 2250 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: SUR 3200 or 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 3500-3 Map Projections and Coordinate Systems
(3 + 0)
Prerequisite: SUR 2550 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 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 3540-3 Boundary Law I (3 + 0)
Prerequisite: SUR 2520 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
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 4100-3 Land and Survey History (3 + 0)
Prerequisite: SUR 3200 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 3400, SUR 4100 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: SUR 4110 or 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: SUR 2700, SUR 3100 or permission
of instructor
This course is a continuation of SUR 2700. 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. (As needed*)
SUR 4310-3 Survey Data Management (2 + 2)
Prerequisites: SUR 2700, SUR 3100 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, SUR 2700 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: GEG 2250, SUR 4320, GEG 4850 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, SUR 2620 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 4530-3 Site Planning (3 + 0)
Prerequisite: SUR 2530 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*)
SUR 4540-3 Boundary Law II (3 + 0)
Prerequisite: SUR 3540 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.
*Contact the Civil Engineering Technology Department
at 303-556-3227 or 303-556-2508.
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