SET 200 - Introduction to Geomatics (3-3-3)
Plane surveying with angle and distance measurements; leveling; topographic mapping; traverse and area computations; horizontal and vertical curves; cross sections; triangulation; state plane coordinates; 3-D surveying using global positioning system (GPS), Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing technology for surveying and mapping applications. Emphasis is on the use of the computer for solving typical field and office problems. Lab should be taken concurently. Laboratory: Corequisite: SET 200. Field exercises in conjunction with the classroom exercises in SET 200 utilizing classical and electronic instruments and COGO/CAD software. Effective From: Summer 2009

SET 207 - Evidence and Procedures for Property Surveys (3-0-3)
Prerequisites: CE 200. Introduction to surveying law and to the concept of evidence related to boundary locations as discoverable on the ground and through deeds or other written records. Understanding of the principles of property law, titles, land ownership, transfer of land ownership, deed descriptions, evidence recovery and conflict resolutions.

SET 301 - Route Surveying (Surveying III) (3-3-4)
Prerequisites: CE 200 or equivalent. Horizontal and vertical curves computation and layout with regard to highway design. Special emphasis on complex curves. Topics include control, positioning, error analysis, highway design problems, and layout. Also included is a review of the concepts of right-of-way surveys.

SET 302 - Geodetic Control Surveying (Surveying IV) (3-3-4)
Prerequisites: CE 200 or equivalent. A study of the higher order methods and techniques of surveying such as Global Positioning System (GPS) with observations of HARNs, 1st, 2nd and 3rd Orders of Accuracy along with the requisite computations to reduce these observations to measurements and the applications of these measurements to the State Plane Coordinate systems and the geoid.

SET 303 - Photogrammetry and Aerial Photo Interpretation (3-3-4)
Prerequisite: CE 200 or equivalent. A review of the principles of photography, including the physical science of optics as related to the use of aerial photos, to engineering and land surveying projects. Includes the necessary mathematics of photogrammetry and the process of designing and establishing the required data for proper acquisition of photogrammetric information.

SET 304 - Adjustment Computations I (4-0-4)
Prerequisites: Calculus I or equivalent. A course designed to give the student the necessary knowledge to reduce survey observations to measurements; to analyze the data to determine the relationship of adjusted measurements to the observations; to verify that the mathematical constraints have been met; and to introduce approximate and least squares adjustments of surveying observations.

SET 307 - Boundaries and Adjacent Properties (3-0-3)
Prerequisite: SET 207. A course on legal principles regarding boundaries and the constructive solutions of the problems of boundary surveying by a consideration of deed descriptions and examples of their application to surveying. Effective From: Fall 2006

SET 401 - Fundamentals of Geodesy (Surveying V) (3-0-3)
Prerequisite: SET 302 and SET 303. Geodesy and its relation to surveying and other disciplines. Topics include geometric, physical and satellite geodesy. Also includes the concept of map projection.

SET 403 - Remote Sensing Principles for Geomatics (3-0-3)
Prerequisites: CE 200 or SET 200. Principles of remote sensing for Geomatics application build on the core competencies introduced in Introduction to Surveying. This course focuses on computer generated solutions from technologies used for the acquisition and production of geospatial data via terrestrial, airborne, and space-based platforms; to understand remote sensing technology for solutions on scientific environmental problems; develop skills and techniques to enhance, interpret, and analyze digital imagery using computer-based methods. Effective From: Summer 2009

SET 404 - Adjustment Computations II (4-0-4)
Prerequisite: SET 304. Introduction to the concepts of observations and models. A continuation of the theory of least squares and the mathematical weighting of observations. Also includes the statistical evaluation of least square results.

SET 407 - Boundary Line Analysis (3-3-4)
Prerequisite: SET 307. Develops the analytical synthesis of real property law, land surveying procedures, and scenario development compatible with current case law decisions for the development of most probable scenarios of boundary location for the court's consideration.

SET 420 - Land Information Systems (3-0-3)
Prerequisites: Course in CADD, or permission of instructor. Topics include the function and design of multipurpose cadastre systems; the components of a digital Geographical/Land Infor-mation System (GIS/LIS); overview on design, implementation and evaluation problems of LIS.

SET 435 - Land Surveying Field Exercise (0-8-3)
Prerequisite: SET 302 or permission of instructor. A ?real world? surveying project is carried out, presented with a descriptive request for a survey, similar to a common work order from a client. The student prepares a survey (work) plan, carries out the survey, completes data processing and submits a final map. The map will have two forms, a hardcopy surveying plate and a database in an LIS format. Effective Until: Summer 2007

SET 440 - Land Development (2-3-3)
Prerequisite: SET 207 and CE 321 or equivalent. Understanding the process of development of land through the study of land use law, federal, state and municipal land use regulations, federal and state regulations regarding environmental issues and the administrative and statutory laws governing the preparation of land surveys; impart the ability to prepare a land survey from initial contact and the proposal phase to preliminary and final plan approval through a class project designed to cover all of these phases. Effective From: Fall 2001

SET 490 - Senior Project in Surveying (2-0-2)
Prerequisite: Senior standing. The student works on an individual surveying project guided by the department staff. The project should concentrate on a specific aspect of surveying, not necessarily on field measurements. Project includes library research, written report and oral presentation of findings.