CTLS 2835 Introduction to Land Surveying
Course Information
| Course Number | CTLS 2835 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Introduction to Land Surveying |
| Description | This course covers the history of land surveying from the beginning advancement of the United States to modern day standards. Students will learn technical elements of writing legal land descriptions, basic fundamentals of platting land, and methods of researching property and property corners. (Prerequisite: CTLS 1110 and CTLS 1810) |
| Total Credits | 3 |
| Total Hours | 64 |
| Instruction Type | Credits and Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 2 Credits, 43 Hours |
| Lab | 1 Credit, 21 Hours |
Pre/Corequisites
Prerequisite: CTLS 1110 and CTLS 1810
Institutional Core Competencies
- Critical and Creative Thinking - Students will be able to demonstrate purposeful thinking with the goal of using a creative process for developing and building upon ideas and/or the goal of using a critical process for the analyzing and evaluating of ideas.
Course Competencies
- Analyze surveying terminology and definitions
- Analyze land description fundamentals
- Examine legal property descriptions
- Examine methods of boundary recovery
- Examine the United States Public Land System
- Review legal aspects of land surveying
- Examine Minnesota Statutes Chapter 505
- Research Property
- Summarize site plan requirements
SCC Accessibility Statement
South Central College strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you have a disability and need accommodations for access to this class, contact the Academic Support Center to request and discuss accommodations.
North Mankato: Room B-132, (507) 389-7222; Faribault: Room A-116, (507) 332-7222.
Additional information and forms can be found at: southcentral.edu/disability
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