CET 275 - LS Fundamentals Exam Prep

Credits: 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech

This course applies math concepts, legal concepts and survey concepts to prepare an applicant to sit for the Fundamentals of Land Surveying Licensure exam. Topics will include: preparing for the exam; survey math; analysis of random error; data acquisition; angles, directions and traverses; boundary law and land descriptions; U.S. Public Land Survey System, mapping; business and ethics.
Competencies

Use algebra and trigonometry to solve surveying problems
1. Review survey calculations for length and area
2. Review calculations to balance field angles
3. Review calculations for angles and directions
4. Interpret, analyze and adjust survey data
5. Define precision and accuracy
6. Review analysis of random errors
7. Perform calculations for highway curves
Use Total Station raw data to compute topographic data
1. Review data acquisition for distance measurement
2. Review data acquisition for leveling
3. Review data acquisition from the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)
Examine map projections & coordinate systems
1. Review survey mapping: topographic, aerial and GPS
2. Review boundary law principles
3. Review U.S. Public Land Survey System

Competencies Revised Date: AY2025