LEGAL ASPECTS OF LAND SURVEYING I

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This course includes an introduction to the realm of real estate law that is essential to the practice of land surveying and the basics of land surveying research. Real estate law and conveyancing terminology, evidence gathering, and research theory will be taught. Key principles of boundary law will be explored such as the relative weight of evidence, sequential and simultaneous conveyances, easements and rights of way, and the public land survey system. Prerequisites: ENGL1050 or ENGL1100 ; and SURV1200 (3 credits)