Global Positioning Systems for Land Surveying - CIV 256 at Tidewater Community College


         
 
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CIV 256 - Global Positioning Systems for Land Surveying
Introduces principles of satellite-based surveying and presents Global Positioning System (GPS) as it is utilized in land surveying and the various components of the GPS technology and the techniques through which the GPS technology may be used in land surveys. Utilizes field surveys using the GPS equipment as part of the laboratory activities. [This course covers the same content as GIS 256. Credit will not be granted for both courses].
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
3 credits

Schedule at Tidewater Community College

Fall 2024 ➜

Not scheduled

Spring 2025 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
34985 CIV 256-H01B 3
   W   
5:45 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
 2025-01-13 Virginia Beach Campus HY
In lieu of attending class meetings students can choose to work with a mentor who is a licensed surveyor. Required documentation for this option must be submitted by the drop add date. Contact Chris Cartwright, Program Head for additional information.
This course is conducted online in real time with scheduled meeting days and times as published in the class schedule, supplemented with online asynchronous (anytime) computer coursework. Student participation in the synchronous (real time) sessions may be required. Specific expectations regarding real time sessions will be communicated by the faculty. Students are required to have reliable and daily access to a computer and internet service.
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