SRV 1023 SURVEYING LEGAL PRINCIPLES I (3-3-0). An introductory course in the study of location, conveyance, ownership and transfer of real property under the laws of the State of Texas. emphasis on the history of the disposition of public land, interpreting written descriptions, dignity of calls and evidence, record search of public and private land records and preparation of a deed record sketch.
SRV 1033 LAND SURVEYING (3-3-0). An introduction to the measurement and determination of boundaries, areas, shapes, location through traversing techniques. A variety of adjustment methods using programmed and non-programmed calculators, as well as computers. Methods of traversing and adjustment of errors in accordance with prevailing and applicable professional standards and the standards of the Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying. Prerequisites: SRV 1003.
SRV 1043 LAND SURVEYING LAB (3-2-4). An intermediate lab course covering the equipment, techniques, and hardware of the profession necessary to measure horizontal and vertical angles and distances used in traversing: e.g. electronic distance measuring equipment, total stations, theodolites, compasses, remove sensing equipment, global positioning stationing receivers, data collectors and hand-help programmable calculators. Practice in the establishment of monuments, corners, lines and witness points in accordance with available data. Fee: $12 Prerequisites: SRV 1003 and 1033 (May be taken concurrently).
SRV 2023 ENGINEERING DESIGN SURVEYING (3-3-0). A study of the theory and field methods of surveying alignments; e.g., highway routes, pipeline, utility and waterway construction, transmission lines and site stakeout, including the study of horizontal circular curves, parabolic curves, areas, and earthwork volumes. Prerequisites: SRV 1033.
SRV 2033 ENGINEERING DESIGN SURVEYING LAB (3-2-4). The companion lab for Engineering Design Surveying. Emphasis on field methods of surveying alignments; e.g., highway routes, pipelines, utility and waterway construction, transmission lines, including the study of procedures for route construction, design, calculation and stakeout. Fee: $12 Prerequisites: SRV 1043 and srv 2023 (may be taken concurrently).
SRV 2043 SPECIAL TOPICS IN SURVEYING (3-2-4). Designed for the advanced students who wish to pursue special topics in surveying. Topics address recently identified current events, skill, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. Fee: $12
SRV 2053 SPECIAL TOPICS IN SURVEYING (3-3-0). Designed for the advanced students who wish to pursue special topics in surveying. Topics address recently identified current events, skill, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. May be repeated when topics vary.
SRV 2073 SURVEYING LEGAL PRINCIPLES II (3-3-0). An advanced course in legal principles, retracement and boundary location with application of legal principles and rules of construction including writing survey reports, property descriptions, and a review of boundary law cases. Prerequisites: SRV 1023.
SRV 2083 SURVEYING PRACTICUM (3-1-12). Experiential learning under conditions which may be evaluated for credit. Requires instructor/employer approved list of objectives and a notebook of daily entries of accomplishments. The student is responsible for securing employment in advance of registration. Prerequisites: SRV 2023 and SRV 2033.