To review the basic writing tools needed to prepare effective written documents. Weekly labs are held wherein the students learn the preparation of legal survey plans. At the end of Section II students write an eight hour practical exam. The exam consists of a legal survey manuscript that deals with a single lot severance. This course teaches students to use survey equipment effectively, and to work as a member of a survey crew.
Emphasis is placed on taking care of survey equipment, and on developing speed in using it.
This course builds on the principles of plane surveying learned in the Surveying 1 course. This course introduces the student to the concepts of survey data analysis. Students learn basic coordinate geometry concepts and drafting within an AutoCad environment. The map projections portion of the course introduces students to concepts related to map projections including reasons for choosing various projections and the deformation characteristics of each type of projection. The cartography portion introduces students to the cartographic process and basic concepts of map design and production.