SUR-SURVEYING (SUR)
SUR 143. Civil Drafting Fundamentals
3 Credits (2+2P)
Introduction to drafting in the field of Civil Engineering. Drawings, projects, and terminologies related to topographic, contour drawings, plan and profiles, and street/highway layout. Restricted to Community Colleges only. Taught with E T 143 and DRFT 143.
Prerequisite: DRFT 109.
Learning Outcomes
- Use appropriate drafting/technical terminology.
- Identify of the different types of Civil Engineering work drawing plan sets.
- Understanding and the use of the terminologies used in the industry.
- Use AutoCAD Civil 3D.
- Enter appropriate data into AutoCAD software in order to retrieve necessary outcomes.
- Plot/Print different types of civil engineering working plans.
- Read, interpret and understand engineering drawings.
- Define and understand the different types of engineering drawings.
SUR 222. Introduction to Geomatics
3 Credits (2+3P)
Theory and practice of geomatics as applied to plane surveying in the areas of linear measurements, angle measurements, area determination, differential and trigonometric leveling, and topographic mapping.
Prerequisite: A grade of C- or better in MATH 1250G or higher.
Learning Outcomes
- Perform basic distance and angular measurements.
- Evaluate the quality of collected measurements.
- Utilize a measuring tape.
- Determine a plumb line.
- Set up a level line.
- Set up a tripod and total station.
- Utilize a plumb rod.
- Understand the role of surveying in civil engineering and construction-related fields.
- Understand new technologies is surveying.
SUR 285. Precise Digital Mapping
3 Credits (3)
Photogrammetric Mapping Principles, digital sensor including optical cameras, terrestrial, surveying control, IMU & GPS integration, stereo photography, analytical triangulation, orthorectification, precision and accuracy of measurement systems, sUAS (Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) applications to geospatial data collection and practical applications project fight/pre planning, sensor platform, FAA regulations and restrictions, introduction to laser scanning systems. Restricted to Las Cruces campus only.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the basic principles of photogrammetry.
- Perform photo measurements and computation.
- Be able to design aerial surveying projects.
- Define the basic principles of analytical photogrammetry.
- Explain the different steps in aerial triangulation.
SUR 292. Legal Principles and Boundary Law I
3 Credits (3)
Fundamentals of real property law; principles of land description; survey evidence and procedure in boundary determination, order of importance of conflicting elements; liability, ethical and professional principles in boundary surveying; NM professional practice act; NM Minimum Standards, contemporary issues in boundary determination.
Prerequisite: C- or better in SUR 222.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of surveying boundary laws.
- Describe procedures for locating real property boundaries.
- Read, interpret, and write legal descriptions of real property.
- Perform legal research of case and statutory law.
- Communicate research findings through written and oral presentations.