College Catalog

SRV Surveying

Courses are listed by course discipline prefix, number, course title, credit hours, and, in parentheses, the number of lecture, laboratory and/or work experience/clinical hours, and the semester the course is offered. Local and state prerequisites and corequisites are identified by superscript L for localL and S for stateS. The symbol “AND” indicates the course will be offered “As Needs Demand.”

UGETC represents the Universal General Education Transfer Component as described in the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA).

Prefix Number Title Hours Semester
SRV 110 Surveying I 4 (2-6) Summer

Prerequisite: ARC-111L or EGR-115L

Corequisite: MAT-003S, BSP-4003S, MAT-121S, or MAT-171S

This course introduces the theory and practice of plane surveying. Topics include the precise measurement of distances, angles, and elevations bearing, azimuth and traverse computations topography and mapping. Upon completion, students should be able to use/care for surveying equipment, collect field survey data, perform traverse computations and create a contour map.(2020 FA)

Prefix Number Title Hours Semester
SRV 111 Surveying II 4 (2-6) Fall

Prerequisite: SRV-110S

Corequisite: None

This course introduces route surveying and roadway planning and layout. Topics include simple, compound, reverse, spiral, and vertical curves geometric design and layout planning of cross-section and grade line drainage earthwork calculations and mass diagrams. Upon completion, students should be able to calculate and lay out highway curves prepare roadway plans, profiles, and sections and perform slope staking.(1997 SU)

Prefix Number Title Hours Semester
SRV 210 Surveying III 4 (2-6) Spring

Prerequisite: SRV-110S

Corequisite: None

This course introduces boundary surveying, land partitioning, and calculations of areas. Topics include advanced traverses and adjustments, preparation of survey documents, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to research, survey, and map a boundary.(1997 SU)

Prefix Number Title Hours Semester
SRV 220 Surveying Law 3 (2-2) Fall

Prerequisite: SRV-110S

Corequisite: None

This course introduces the law as related to the practice of surveying. Topics include surveyors' responsibilities, deed descriptions, title searches, eminent domain, easements, weight of evidence, riparian rights, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and apply the basic legal aspects associated with the practice of land surveying.(1997 SU)

Prefix Number Title Hours Semester
SRV 240 Topo/Site Surveying 4 (2-6) Spring

Prerequisite: SRV-110S

Corequisite: None

This course covers topographic, site, and construction surveying. Topics include topographic mapping, earthwork, site planning, construction staking, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare topographic maps and site plans and locate and stake out construction projects.(1997 SU)