Principles governing movement of soil, water and propagation of stresses through soil masses are studied. Principles of route location and design. Survey Boundary Control and Legal Principles. This course in boundary law addresses the fundamental principles of real property as applied to land surveying and related professions. Discussion and applications center on practical situations and concepts commonly encountered while conducting boundary surveys and the determination of the extent of ownership rights.
Students explore the scope of the surveyors' judiciary role in real property ownership.
Primarily offered through The Outreach School . Surveying Evidence and Procedures for Boundary Location. A practical and working guide to understanding survey evidence and the laws of boundary location for efficient, accurate boundary determination. This material aids in the elimination of errors in location of land boundaries. The surveyor's liability and statutes of limitations are explored in depth.