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  • SURV 1020: Introduction to Surveying and Mapping

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Provides an orientation to the field of Surveying and Mapping including Boundary Surveying, Geodesy, Forensic Surveying, Construction Surveying, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and other types of surveys. Involves presentations by community/industry professionals encompassing the surveying and mapping occupations. Covers college success principles and practices for the Surveying and Mapping program.. Lab access fee of $45 for computers applies.
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  • SURV 1030: Fundamentals of Geodesy and Control Surveys

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): Completed and Approved Matriculation into any Surveying and Mapping degree program. Explores the science of geodesy or the size and shape of the earth. Involves Global Positioning Systems theory for computing a position on the earth using three-dimensional coordinate systems, reference coordinate systems, state plane coordinates, transformations, geoid datums, orthometric heights and leveling. Introduces basic properties and characteristics of the most common map projections. Explains principles and theories used to establish control surveys and survey networks based on geodesy. Introduces traverse, triangulation, and elevation adjustment computations along with random and systemic errors in measurement. Offers field application assignments of typical survey control networks using GPS and Total Stations to collect GPS data. Includes post processing coordinate transformation, creation, and report generation using the NGS OPUS system. Requires verifiable demonstration of field skills and techniques.. Lab access fee of $45 applies.
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  • SURV 1220: Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): MAT 1010 or appropriate math placement score, Completed and Approved Matriculation into any Surveying and Mapping degree program. Introduces and describes digital imagery, aerial triangulation, Remote Sensing and their history. Covers principles of Remote Sensing and the integration of Remote Sensing with Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Teaches a fundamental knowledge of aerial photography, photogrammetry, multispectral, Hyperspectral, Thermal, RADAR, LiDAR image analysis. Identifies various equipment and instrumentation used in producing Remote Sensing products. Describes image preprocessing and image enhancements as well as differentiating and classifying various accuracy assessment techniques.. Lab access fee of $45 for computers applies.
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  • SURV 1340: Fundamentals of Boundary Law

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Explains the fundamental responsibilities of a land surveyor in recognizing, locating and creating land boundaries, including sequential and simultaneous conveyances, easements and reversions, riparian and littoral rights. Presents basic rules of evidence. Provides exposure to principles and procedures used to establish new boundaries and locate existing boundaries.Lab access fee of $45 for equipment applies.
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  • SURV 1340: Fundamentals of Boundary Law

    4.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Explains the fundamental responsibilities of a land surveyor in recognizing, locating and creating land boundaries, including sequential and simultaneous conveyances, easements and reversions, riparian and littoral rights. Presents basic rules of evidence. Provides exposure to principles and procedures used to establish new boundaries and locate existing boundaries.Lab access fee of $45 for equipment applies.
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  • SURV 1700: Fundamentals of Surveying Exam Prep I

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): (EGDT 1600 and EGDT 1610) or MATH 1060 or equivalent.. Introduces NCEES Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) exam elements. Reviews core knowledge areas tested on the FS exam including mathematics, basic sciences, geodesy, and measurement analysis. Solves FS-style practice problems while devising test-taking strategies. Practices using the NCEES FS Reference Handbook as a resource in solving problems. Develops calculator and computational skills necessary for taking the FS exam.
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  • SURV 1850: Emerging Technologies in Surveying and Mapping

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): EGDT 1400 and EGDT 1040. Focuses on state of the art surveying instrumentation and software applications emerging in the surveying and mapping profession. Integrates various field and office tasks to effectively employ various observation methods and techniques used by emerging technologies which may include Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), 3D laser scanners, data collection systems, computer-aided drafting (CAD) software, image and point cloud post-processing software, drone technologies, and other geospatial surveying systems.
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  • SURV 2010: Land History of America

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Discusses how, what, and why certain countries, events, and individuals have significantly impacted the history of the lands of America. Describes how the contributions of the various inventions, instruments, individuals, conditions, and events impacted the lands of America. Identifies how current land conditions, policies, and laws in the State of Utah have been impacted by Utah land history.. Lab access fee of $45 for computers applies.
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  • SURV 2100: Mapping From Field to Finish

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): EGDT 1400, EGDT 1040, and EGDT 1600 or MATH 1060 or equivalent, Completed and Approved Matriculation into any Surveying and Mapping degree program.. Teaches how to identify, operate, and maintain common instrumentation used to collect field data including GPS and Total Stations. Integrates survey field data with Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) data to develop typical surveying maps and plans often used by public and private entities. Demonstrates best practices and workflows for field and office procedures and techniques commonly used by governments and professional civil engineering and surveying firms. Explains potential field safety considerations, problems, and issues.. Lab access fee of $45 applies.Course fee of $50 for materials applies.
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  • SURV 2240: Fundamentals of Adjustments and Computations

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): EGDT 1400, EGDT 1610 or MATH 1060 or equivalent.. Examines the measurement science and basic mathematical analysis required for surveyors. Discusses the metrology. Studies the law of sines and cosines, horizontal and vertical curve computations, distance equation, area of triangles, principles of spherical trigonometry, angular to radian calculations, linear to angular convergence calculations, and matrix analysis. Involves problem solving strategies using standard measurement and mathematical techniques for surveying and mapping.
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