SUR 257 - Geodetic Surveying

4 Credits
Geodetic Surveying relates surveying principles to the spheroidal earth. Students are exposed to slope distance reductions, ellipsoids and datums, two-dimensional coordinate transformations. Labs are related to GNSS survey data and triangulation data. Students are instructed in the use of State Plane Coordinates and Least Squares Adjustments. Spherical trigonometry is applied to the use of Astronomic observations.

Course Outcomes

Make EDM Slope reductions over geodetically significant ranges.
Relate the ellipsoid to the geoid and make correct elevation conversions.
Describe the purposes and uses of several map projections.
Use State Plane coordinates, local, and geographic coordinates interchangeably.
Relate spherical trigonometry principles to surveying on the ground.
Describe the concepts of geodesy and datums at the level to pass licensing exams.