SUR 4100 - Land and Survey History

Institution:

Metropolitan State University of Denver

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Description:

3 (3 + 0) Prerequisite: Senior standing or Permission of instructor This course is a study of the history of surveying and mapping professions in the United States. The course will cover the early colonial surveys, the development of the U.S. Public Land survey system, the great exploratory surveys of the 19th century, the grants for railroads, wagon roads, irrigation canals, etc. The lectures will include the introduction of many of the personnel involved and the development of technology. A term paper or research project is required and will be presented at an approved technical meeting or published in a professional journal.

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.msudenver.edu/

Phone Number:

(303) 556-3058

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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