SRVY 1301 - Introduction to Surveying

3 Credits (3 hrs. lec.) An overview of the surveying profession. The history of surveying and its impact on the world. Review of the mathematics used in surveying. Introduction to basic surveying equipment with emphasis on measurements. Instruction on surveying procedures and the limitation of errors. Calculation to determine precision and error of closure. It includes an introduction to survey elements in CAD drafting. Prerequisite: None.