Course
Descriptions, Tuition, and Information
SUR 3150 Astronomy for Surveyors (2 credits)
Prerequisite: SUR 2520 w/a grade "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.
Cost: |
Tuition $402 + Fees + Course Materials |
Delivery Mode: |
Lectures on DVD format |
Time Limit : |
Six (6) months to complete the course from the date of registration. |
Examination: |
One (1) final examination. All examinations must be proctored. |
Assignment: |
One (1) writing assignment - publication review. |
Required Material: |
Astronomic and Grid Azimuth - Manual, Edition 84, Buckner, R.B. 5-disc DVD set All course material is ordered through our online bookstore at: http://bookstore.mbsdirect.net/MSCD.HTM. |