CIVILEN 5411
Transcript Abbreviation:
Legal Surveying
Course Description:
History of measurement and methods; development of land survey systems; original land
subdivisions in Ohio; milestones in technology; retracement principles for sequential,
simultaneous, and public land surveys; laws on surveying practices.
subdivisions in Ohio; milestones in technology; retracement principles for sequential,
simultaneous, and public land surveys; laws on surveying practices.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Graduate (5000-8000 level)
Designation:
Required
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours:
(N/A)
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits:
(N/A)
Total Completions Allowed:
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereqs: 2410 (400), and enrollment in CivilEn major; or permission of instructor.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for GeodSciE 560 and 561.
Course Goals / Objectives:
Understand the legal and ethical roles of a Professional Land Surveyor
Know the laws that guide land surveying in the State of Ohio
Understand the differences in surveying methods such as metes & bounds and the U.S.
Rectangular Survey System
Rectangular Survey System
Identify the original land subdivisions of the State of Ohio
Have a general knowledge of the history of land measurement
Understand various units of measurement that have been utilized in surveying
Have an understanding of the basic principles of maps
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC out-of-class | REC in-class | Weekly LAB out-of-class | Weekly LAB in-class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early surveying history | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Units of measurement | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Development of Maps | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Legal Jurisdiction Review | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Methods of Survey: o Metes & Bounds o U.S. Rectangular Survey System | 6 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ohio Land Subdivisions | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Topographic and Geodetic Surveys | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ohio Surveying Laws and Standards | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Role of the Surveyor: Ethical and Moral Responsibilities | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Assignments | 20% |
| Research Papers | 10% |
| Attendance of Lectures | 10% |
| Exams (3 total – 20% of course grade for each) | 60% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Original Land Subdivisions, OTS Vol. III | CE Sherman | |
| Boundary Control & Legal Principles | Brown, et al | |
| Restoration of Lost or Obliterated Corners and Subdivision of Sections | U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management) | 1974 |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
| Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | 3 | an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences - pre-2019 EAC SLO (g) |
| Significant contribution (7+ hours) | 4 | an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts |
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 5 | an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives |
| Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | 7 | an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies |
Embedded Literacies Info:
1.1 Critically describe the relationships between technology and society in historical and cultural context
1.2 Recognize how technologies emerge and change
1.3 Evaluate the social and ethical implications of technology
1.2 Recognize how technologies emerge and change
1.3 Evaluate the social and ethical implications of technology