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 303-556-3227 or 303-556-2508.