School of Forest Resources and Conservation		UF / IFAS
	Distance Education - Fall 2008
Previous Web Courses Certificate Courses Distance Ed. Initiative IFAS Distance Ed. E-Learning Portal Useful Links	WEB COURSES OFFERED: SUR3393 - Photogrammetry and SUR3393L - Photogrammetry Lab Credits: 2 (lecture), 1 (lab) Photogrammetry is the science of making measurements and maps from photographs (images). This course deals with the principles of precise measurement and proper data reduction through measurements from aerial photographs followed by calculations to determine spatial information such as 3-D coordinates and city plans. This course covers elementary techniques of photogrammetry, establishing the foundation for the subsequent, advanced photogrammetry course, SUR4350. Instructor: Dr. Amr Abd-Elrahman (aamr@ufl.edu) Ph: (813) 757 2283 Note: The Photogrammetry Lab (SUR3331L) can be taken statewide, but will require one or maybe two meetings at the Gainesville campus or either of the Research and Education Canters at Fort Lauderdale or Plant City. Statewide students who are not able to attend the Gainesville campus or either of the RECs, should contact Dr. Abd-Elrahman before registering. SUR3641 – Surveying Computations Credits: 3 (lecture) Use algebra and trigonometry to mathematically determine specific distances and angles for the location of spatial data. Instructor: Dr. David Gibson (dgibs@ufl.edu) Ph: (352) 392-4995 SUR4201 – Route Geometrics and Design Credits: 3 (lecture) This course covers computer route geometry along with the basics of surveying. Included are: horizontal route design and calculation, vertical route design and calculation, cross section design and calculation, earthwork volume calculation, spirals, earthwork analysis, superelevation, AASHTO geometric design, route project flow, route plans, right of way, bearings, azimuths, elevations, coordinate systems. Instructor: Dr. David Gibson (dgibs@ufl.edu) Ph: (352) 392-4995 SUR4403 – Cadastral Principles Credits: 3 (lecture) Cadastral principles are used to weigh up oral, written, and measurement evidence to determine the most defensible location of a boundary. The course will give students an understanding of the basic principles underlying the creation, identification, description and recovery of property boundaries. Instructor: Dr. David Gibson (dgibs@ufl.edu) Ph: (352) 392-4995 SUR6395 – Analytical Photogrammetry Credits: 3 (lecture) Photogrammetry is the science of making measurements and maps from photographs (images). The objective of this course is to introduce the students to the mathematical principles and computational aspects of photogrammetry. These principles will be explored through computer programming. Therefore, the students need to be familiar with one programming language or computational package such as: MATLAB, C, C++, C#, MATHCAD, FORTRAN, Excel, or the like. SUR3331 or similar background is a prerequisite for this course. Instructor: Dr. Gamal Seedahmed (gseedahmed@ufl.edu) Ph: (954) 577 6305 REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS: 1. You must be a registered UF student to take any of these courses, however, there is a shorthand process for “non-degree” students. You will be classified as a “0AG” student- a non-degree in the College of Agriculture. 2. To register: go to http://www.cals.ufl.edu/distance/ Go to http://www.cals.ufl.edu/distance/course_database.aspx to find the SUR prefixed courses. For non-degree students, follow the instructions under “non-degree seeking student.” Review “critical dates and deadlines.” Pick “Spring, 2008 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 “e learning” website for the course. Be sure to pay your tuition fees by the deadline. Tuition is about $130 per credit in-state. If you need help with registration please contact our Academic Services Coordinator Miranda Kiggins (maekiggins@ufl.edu) Ph: (352) 846 0847. TO COMPLETE THE COURSE: Log into the UF website for “e learning” 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 assignments, and take the final exam. All must be completed by the end of the Fall 2008 term.
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