Candidates for the degree must present a cumulative grade average of 3.00 on all graduate courses and a cumulative grade average of 2.50 on all deficiency courses. Upon admission to the Graduate School and acceptance in a program of study, the candidate will be assigned to a major adviser, who in consultation with the department head will select a graduate committee. The candidate will present to the committee a written statement of professional goals and objectives. The committee will meet at least once each semester to review the progress of the student. A positive recommendation by the committee is required for subsequent registration of the student.
Students produce a digital video for a designed civil structure as a class project.
Develop skills in photo matching for placement of designed structures in real environment. Historical background of property surveys. Detailed consideration of original surveys and the United States Public Land Surveys. Writing adequate land descriptions. Interpretation of old descriptions.