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  • Engineering and Land Surveying

    Credits: 6 PDH

    Course Description:

    This course discusses important aspects of engineering surveying presented from the viewpoint of the party chief. Included in the discussion are design- data surveys, such as route surveys, and construction surveys that include stakeout and as-built surveys.

    Also addressed are land surveying, which is a special type of surveying performed for the purpose of establishing or reestablishing land boundaries, preparing legal property descriptions, and subdividing tracts of land.

    Although a complete coverage of land surveying is beyond the scope of this course, you will become acquainted with the procedures and some of the legal aspects involved.

    Topics:

    • types of engineering surveys
    • types of airfield surveys
    • types of waterfront surveys
    • procedures for conducting land surveys
    • various methods of map projections

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    4.) Certificate: A passing grade of 70% or higher on the exam, is required to receive the certificate of completion for this PDH course.


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    Intended Audience: This course is intended for Civil, Construction, Environmental, Geotechnical, Water Resources, and other engineers whose job description requires a general knowledge of engineering and land surveying principles.
    Publication Source: US Navy (NAVEDTRA)

    Donald Parnell, PE

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