Understanding Land Surveying: Principles and Practices (Video Course)
- Course Number: L1002
- Credits: 2 hours
- Instructor: Hong Chen
- Price: $20
Course Outline
Land surveying plays a crucial role in various industries such as civil infrastructure, oil and gas, transportation, and real estate development. This course will provide a comprehensive overview of this field, enabling students to gain valuable insights into land surveying fundamentals, procedures, and emerging technologies. The course material spans a broad range of topics, starting from the history of land surveying, moving through the Public Land Survey System (PLSS), and the grid system that forms the cornerstone of most US land divisions. Further, it explores various types of land surveys and discusses emerging technologies using LIDAR and UAV. Whether you are a licensed professional, a property developer, a prospective homeowner, or anyone interested in the world of property surveys, this course will provide valuable insights and practical knowledge.
At the end of this course, there will be a multiple-choice, open-book quiz designed to enhance your understanding of the course material.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, the student will:
- Be able to understand the fundamentals and history of land surveying;
- Be able to recognize the different types of surveys, their purposes, and applications in various industries;
- Be able to comprehend the significance of section breakdowns, construction staking, and as-built surveys in the field of land surveying; and
- Be able to appreciate the current trends and future perspectives of land surveying, including the incorporation of technology such as UAVs and LiDAR.