SURV 2010 - Land and Survey History

Institution:

Utah Valley University

Subject:

Land Surveying

Description:

Prerequisite(s): HIST 1740 or HIST 1700 or departmental approval and matriculation into the Geomatics BS degree. Explores the field of Geomatics and Surveying through the writings of Egyptian, Greek, Roman, European, English, and American surveyors and historians. Discusses how, what, and why these surveyors did what they did and how their contributions impacted the current practice of surveying, including the shaping of private land ownership and the development of the structure of our nation. Presents Utah land history including, the rectangular system, pioneer city plats, and other important surveys of Utah such as territorial, state, and Spanish and Mexican Grant boundaries.. Lab access fee of $35 for computers applies.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

One-on-one

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Institution Website:

www.uvu.edu

Phone Number:

(801) 863-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

General Education

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