This course teaches students to use survey equipment effectively and to work as a member of a survey crew. Some assigned field projects must be performed individually while many are performed by a crew. Emphasis is placed on taking care of survey equipment and on developing speed in its use. 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 concepts covered include reasons for choosing various projections and the deformation characteristics of each type of projection. The cartography concepts include map design and production. The digital mapping portion of the course introduces modern computer-assisted methods for producing maps and digital images. This course introduces the student to a variety of property law and boundary law concepts. This course introduces astronomy and basic observation techniques.