Austin Community College
Spring 2011 - ALL COURSES
Course Descriptions All Courses Classroom Courses Distance Learning Courses
Updated: 11/30/2011 11:01:19
LAND SURVEYING/GEOMATICS
16 Week Session January 18 - May 15
SRVY 1301 Introduction to Surveying
R [6/16] 26126 Lec 001 EVC 8106. MW 5:35pm - 6:55pm OH Escobar, Miguel
SRVY 1335 Land Surveying Applications--Lab
R+ [8/12] 26127 Lec 001 EVC 8106. S 8:30am - 1:50pm OH Ritter, Michael
Lab 001 EVC TBA TBA
SRVY 1341 Land Surveying
R+ [15/16] 26128 Lec 001 EVC 8106. TTh 5:40pm - 6:55pm OH Barnard, John
SRVY 2343 Surveying Legal Principles I
R [16/14] 26129 Lec 001 EVC 8123 TTh 7:05pm - 8:20pm OH Barnard, John
SRVY 2344 Surveying Legal Principles II
R+ [16/14] 27419 Lec 001 EVC 8123 TTh 7:05pm - 8:20pm OH Barnard, John
SRVY 2486 Internship -- Survey Technology/Surveying
R+ [0/12] 26130 Int 001 EVC TBA TBA OH Barnard, John
SRVY 1301 Introduction to Surveying
An overview of the surveying profession. The history of surveying and its impact on the world. Review of the mathematics used in surveying. Introduction to basic surveying equipment with emphasis on horizontal and vertical measurements. Instruction on surveying procedures and the limitation of errors. Calculation to determine precision and error of closure. May be taken concurrently with SRVY 2343.
SRVY 1335 Land Surveying Applications--Lab
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 according to prevailing and applicable professional standards: e.g. electronic distance measuring equipment, total stations, theodolites, compasses, remote sensing equipment, global positioning receivers, data collectors and hand-help programmable calculators. Practice in the establishment of monuments, corners, lines and witness points in accordance with available data. Prerequisite: Corequisites: SRVY 1341.
SRVY 1341 Land Surveying
A study of the measurement and determination of boundaries, areas, shapes, location through traversing techniques. Instruction in a variety of adjustment methods using programmed and non-programmed hand-held calculators and computers. Methods of traversing and adjustment of errors according to prevailing and applicable professional standards and the standards of the Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying. Prerequisite: SRVY 1301. Corequisites: SRVY 1345.
SRVY 2343 Surveying Legal Principles I
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. May be taken concurrently with SRVY 1301.
SRVY 2344 Surveying Legal Principles II
An advanced course in legal principles, retracement and boundary location with application of legal principles and rules of construction including writing survey reports and property descriptions; and a review of boundary law cases. Prerequisite: SRVY 2343.
SRVY 2486 Internship -- Survey Technology/Surveying
A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer. Prerequisite: SRVY 2339 and SRVY 2343.