Geomatics - Distance SUR 2101

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UF Geomatics Distance Education (SFRC/CALS/IFAS)

Course: SUR 2101 Geomatics (Fall’07)

Subtitle: Intro to Surveying Measurements and Computations

Course Description: Credits: 3; Introduction to angle, distance and elevation measurement, as applied to engineering, boundary location, topography, forest management and construction.

Additional topics: Measurement error theory, COGO, calculator and spreadsheet use.

NOTE: This course involves mathematics! -- including algebra, trig, and analytic geometry. But the math coverage will be included in the course with math review modules. THIS COURSE IS INTENDED TO BE A "TRANSITION" COURSE FOR SURVEY PERSONNEL DESIRING TO APPROACH A SURVEYING DEGREE.

Lab Included: If you are within a commuting radius of our new Geomatics programs in Ft. Lauderdale or Plant City, you will commute to those campuses (on weekends) for the labs. If you are outside commuting radius, you will need to have a "LAB MENTOR", a person who will supply survey equipment and give help as needed as you work through the lab exercises locally.

Software Requirement: Each distance education student must have access to high speed Internet, the Excel program in Microsoft Office, and a trig calculator.

Registration Instructions:

1. You must be a registered UF student to take this class, however, there is a shorthand process for “non-degree” students. You will be in the “0AG” student classification. (non degree in the College of Agriculture) If you plan to get the Geomatics degree, you can first take this as a non-degree student, and later have it applied to your degree program.

2. To register: go to http://www.cals.ufl.edu/distance/courses.html Find the “SUR” course listed under “courses”. For non-degree students, follow the instructions under “non-degree seeking student.” Review “critical dates and deadlines.” Pick “Fall, 2007 semester.” START YOUR ADMISSSTIONS AND REGISTRATION NOW TO ENSURE BEING IN THE COURSE.. Pick “application.” Follow the instructions to complete and submit the application along with the course(s) you wish to take.. (Most of the info is to prove your Florida residency for lower tuition rates.) After admissions/registration you will get and MUST have a “GATORLINK” ID and password for access to the ONLINE “WebCT VISTA” website for the course. Be sure to pay your tuition fees by the deadline. Tuition is about $320 (resident).

To Complete The Course:

Log into the UF website for WebCT/VISTA http://lss.at.ufl.edu using your GATORLINK ID and password. View the video “tutorials”, review the “lecture outlines”, participate in the discussion sessions, take the progress quizzes, submit the *.dwg files for review, take the final exam. All must be completed by the end of the Fall, 2007 term.

Last updated: 08/07/07 - Comments and suggestions welcome - webmaster