CIVILEN 5412
Transcript Abbreviation:
Land Boundary Dev
Course Description:
Retracement principles for sequential and simultaneous surveys; laws on surveying practices;
property descriptions; lot split procedures; ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys; Development and
design of land subdivisions; zoning, property descriptions, topography; preliminary and final
plat requirements; riparian rights.
property descriptions; lot split procedures; ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys; Development and
design of land subdivisions; zoning, property descriptions, topography; preliminary and final
plat requirements; riparian rights.
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:
Prereq: 5411, and enrollment in CivilEn major; or permission of instructor.
Electronically Enforced:
Yes
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for GeodSciE 561 and 562.
Course Goals / Objectives:
Locate and understand county conveyance standards and perform county court house
research
research
Understand the principals of sequential and simultaneous boundary surveying and
retracement
retracement
Know about different types of easements
Know the standards involved in ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys
Prepare a legal description sufficient for transfer of property
Prepare a subdivision plat
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conveyance Standards | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ownerships, Transfers, Deeds and Descriptions | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Easements | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Legal description writing | 9.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Subdivision Regulations and Design Standards | 3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sequential, Simultaneous and Combination Conveyances | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Subdivision Plat Preparation | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riparian Rights | 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 | 10% |
| Course Project | 50% |
| Attendance | 10% |
| Exams (3 total – 10% of course grade for each) | 30% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Evidence and Procedures for Boundary Location | Brown, et al |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 1 | an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics |
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 2 | an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors |
| Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | 3 | an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences - pre-2019 EAC SLO (g) |
| Substantial contribution (3-6 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 |
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 6 | an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions |
| Significant contribution (7+ hours) | 7 | an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies |
Embedded Literacies Info:
2.3 Develop scholarly, creative or professional products that are meaningful to them and their audience
2.4 Evaluate social and ethical implications of writing and information literacy practices
2.4 Evaluate social and ethical implications of writing and information literacy practices
1.2B Apply key methods and tools in qualitative data analysis
1.3B Interpret the results of qualitative data analysis to answer research questions
1.4B Evaluate the social and ethical implications of data collection and analysis, especially in relation to human subjects
1.3B Interpret the results of qualitative data analysis to answer research questions
1.4B Evaluate the social and ethical implications of data collection and analysis, especially in relation to human subjects