SUR 132Surveying Software Analysis Tools

3 credits · Surveying · Penn State

SUR 132 is an introductory course in computer programs that are frequently being used in surveying for mapping, land information systems, and surveying product delivery. Standard industry software is used, including but not limited to CAD and GIS, for generating surveying products, maps, and databases. As part of the course students will be able to: (1) draw planimetric features relevant for surveying (e.g., deeds, parcels, buildings, sidewalks, etc.) (2) create contours and terrain models from various datasets (e.g., ground shots, aerial datasets, satellite datasets) to depict topography; (3) create and edit geospatial datasets and geodatabases relevant for surveying, mapping and land parcel information systems; (4) convert and transfer datasets from CAD to GIS and vice versa (interoperability between different software); (5) understand basic mapping elements and map design concepts; and (6) use of appropriate scale, mapping, and visualization concepts for technical and non-technical communication with maps;