2022 - 2023 Catalog
Course Descriptions for SRVY
Course Number: SRVY 1301 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): NLC
Course Description: An overview of the surveying profession. The history of surveying and its impact on the world. Review of the mathematics used in surveying. Introduction to basic surveying equipment with emphasis on measurements. Instruction on surveying procedures and the limitation of errors. Calculation to determine precision and error of closure. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): NLC
Course Title: Introduction To Surveying
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: An overview of the surveying profession. The history of surveying and its impact on the world. Review of the mathematics used in surveying. Introduction to basic surveying equipment with emphasis on measurements. Instruction on surveying procedures and the limitation of errors. Calculation to determine precision and error of closure. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Course Number: SRVY 1309 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): NLC
Course Description: An introductory course covering the equipment and hardware of the profession necessary to measure horizontal and vertical distances, in accordance with prevailing and applicable professional standards, e.g. standards of the National Geodetic Survey, state and local statues and regulations, professional standards, such as the Texas Society of Professional Surveyors. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): NLC
Course Title: Surveying Measurement
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: An introductory course covering the equipment and hardware of the profession necessary to measure horizontal and vertical distances, in accordance with prevailing and applicable professional standards, e.g. standards of the National Geodetic Survey, state and local statues and regulations, professional standards, such as the Texas Society of Professional Surveyors. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Course Number: SRVY 1313 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): NLC
Course Description: An introductory overview of surveying equipment and measurement techniques with emphasis on leveling and traversing. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): NLC
Course Title: Plane Surveying
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: An introductory overview of surveying equipment and measurement techniques with emphasis on leveling and traversing. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Course Number: SRVY 1315 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): NLC
Course Description: An introduction to the mathematics used in surveying and mapping, including algebra, plane trigonometry, and plane, solid, and analytical geometry. (3 Lec.)
Listed by Campus(es): NLC
Course Title: Surveying Calculations
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: An introduction to the mathematics used in surveying and mapping, including algebra, plane trigonometry, and plane, solid, and analytical geometry. (3 Lec.)
Course Number: SRVY 1335 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): NLC
Course Description: A lab course covering the equipment, techniques and hardware of the profession necessary to measure horizontal and vertical angles and distances used in traversing, according to prevailing and applicable professional standards. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): NLC
Course Title: Land Surveying Applications
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: A lab course covering the equipment, techniques and hardware of the profession necessary to measure horizontal and vertical angles and distances used in traversing, according to prevailing and applicable professional standards. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Course Number: SRVY 1341 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): NLC
Prerequisite Required: SRVY 1301, SRVY 1335, SRVY 2343, SRVY 2331.
Course Description: A study of the measurement and determination of boundaries, areas, shapes, location through traversing techniques. Instruction in a variety of adjustment methods using programmed and non-programmed hand-held calculators and computers. Methods of traversing and adjustment of errors according to prevailing and applicable professional standards. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): NLC
Course Title: Land Surveying
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Required: SRVY 1301, SRVY 1335, SRVY 2343, SRVY 2331.
Course Description: A study of the measurement and determination of boundaries, areas, shapes, location through traversing techniques. Instruction in a variety of adjustment methods using programmed and non-programmed hand-held calculators and computers. Methods of traversing and adjustment of errors according to prevailing and applicable professional standards. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Course Number: SRVY 1342 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): NLC
Course Description: Introduction to the 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. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): NLC
Course Title: Global Positioning System Techniques for Surveying and Mapping
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Introduction to the 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. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Course Number: SRVY 1370 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): NLC
Course Description: Students will learn the procedures and methods used for deriving metric information from photographs, analog processes for using aerial photographs in production of topographic maps, flight planning, and cost estimation in aerial mapping work. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): NLC
Course Title: Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry
This is a Local Need Course.Course Description: Students will learn the procedures and methods used for deriving metric information from photographs, analog processes for using aerial photographs in production of topographic maps, flight planning, and cost estimation in aerial mapping work. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Course Number: SRVY 1380 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): NLC
Course Description: Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.)
Listed by Campus(es): NLC
Course Title: Cooperative Education-Survey Technology/ Surveying
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.)
Course Number: SRVY 1391 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): NLC
Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): NLC
Course Title: Special Topics in Surveying
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Course Number: SRVY 2280 (2 Credit Hours) New course added June 22, 2022
Listed by Campus(es): NLC
Course Description: Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 10 Ext.)
Listed by Campus(es): NLC
Course Title: Cooperative Education - Survey Technology/Surveying
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 10 Ext.)
Course Number: SRVY 2305 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, NLC
Course Description: A hands-on course with computer applications providing additional conceptual understanding of geographic information systems and practical applications using a variety of Geographic Information System software. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, NLC
Course Title: Geographic Information Systems Applications
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: A hands-on course with computer applications providing additional conceptual understanding of geographic information systems and practical applications using a variety of Geographic Information System software. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Course Number: SRVY 2331 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): NLC
Course Description: A study of field astronomy, Polaris and solar observations, State Plane Coordinate Systems, and Global Positioning System. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): NLC
Course Title: Geodetic Surveying and Mapping
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: A study of field astronomy, Polaris and solar observations, State Plane Coordinate Systems, and Global Positioning System. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Course Number: SRVY 2339 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): NLC
Course Description: A study of the theory and field methods of surveying alignments, to include highway routes, pipelines, utility and waterway construction, transmission lines and site stakeout, including the study of horizontal curves, vertical curves, areas, and earthwork volumes. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): NLC
Course Title: Engineering Design Surveying
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: A study of the theory and field methods of surveying alignments, to include highway routes, pipelines, utility and waterway construction, transmission lines and site stakeout, including the study of horizontal curves, vertical curves, areas, and earthwork volumes. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Course Number: SRVY 2343 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): NLC
Course Description: The study of location, conveyance, ownership and transfer of real property under the laws of the State of Texas. Emphasis on the history of disposition of public land, interpreting written descriptions, dignity of calls and evidence, record search of public and private land records and preparation of a deed record sketch. (3 Lec.)
Listed by Campus(es): NLC
Course Title: Surveying - Legal Principles I
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: The study of location, conveyance, ownership and transfer of real property under the laws of the State of Texas. Emphasis on the history of disposition of public land, interpreting written descriptions, dignity of calls and evidence, record search of public and private land records and preparation of a deed record sketch. (3 Lec.)
Course Number: SRVY 2344 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): NLC
Prerequisite Required: SRVY 2343.
Course Description: An advanced course in legal principles, retracement and boundary location with application of legal principles and Rules of Construction; writing survey reports and property descriptions; and a review of boundary law cases. (3 Lec.)
Listed by Campus(es): NLC
Course Title: Surveying - Legal Principles II
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Required: SRVY 2343.
Course Description: An advanced course in legal principles, retracement and boundary location with application of legal principles and Rules of Construction; writing survey reports and property descriptions; and a review of boundary law cases. (3 Lec.)
ACGM (Lower-Division Academic Course Guide Manual) Courses
WECM (Workforce Education Course Manual) Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for general academic transfer among community, state, and technical colleges in Texas; and state public four-year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM (Workforce Education Course Manual) Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four-year colleges and universities.