Geomatics and Land Surveying II

Catalog description

Students will be introduced to new technologies in Geomatics and Land Surveys for measuring, locating, and mapping geographic features on the face of the earth. Field and office procedures for Control, Bound- ary, and Topographic surveys will be explored. Students will operate technology, such as drones, LiDAR, and RTK Technology (real time kinetics, which is GPS base measurements) to gather and analyze data. EngT 267—Cesspool Conversion & Onsite Wastewater Treat- ment Systems Installation (4) “C” or better in EngT 168 Provides students with hands-on experience in cesspool conversion and onsite wastewater treatment system installation. In this course, students cover cesspool excavation, site design, Department of Health permit- ting, onsite wastewater treatment system installation, and maintenance checks. Students will complete a project assisting a homeowner with converting or upgrading their cesspool to a more environmentally sus- tainable method of managing and treating wastewater. (8 lec/lab hrs.) EngT 270—Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (4) Cross-listed as Geo 270 Introduces students to the fundamental principles and techniques of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), a computer-based tool that uses spatial (geographic) data to analyze and solve real-world problems. The lab material will emphasize the foundational skills for working with GIS including field data collection, data exploration, and map making. Through completion of course activities, students will learn how to collect data in the field using GPS receivers, use ArcGIS Online to create web maps and apps to explore and visualize data, and learn to import data from online databases and data clearinghouses in vector and raster formats. (8 lec/lab hrs.)