SRVY 1342 - Global Positioning System Techniques for Surveying and Mapping

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 2
Introduction to Global Positioning System (GPS) in surveying and mapping activities. Major topics include structuring a GPS system, designing a GPS data collection project, using GPS data collection equipment, collecting and processing GPS data, and correcting data errors. Surveying and mapping activities with public and private control networks.
Prerequisite: SRVY 1301
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Employ GPS terminology. 2 - Describe how a GPS signal works within the framework of antennas, receivers, and microprocessors. 3 - Generate coordinate values in geodetic datum using GPS signals. 4 - Design and process a GPS project.