SRVY 1442 - Global Positioning System Techniques for Surveying and Mapping

Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 3
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 OR SRVY 1315
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.