Purdue University Calumet
School of Technology
Course Syllabus
CET 30300 - Land Survey Systems
Credits and Contact Hours:
3 contact hours
3 credit hours
Instructor’s or Course Coordinator’s Name:
Anthony Gregory
Text Book, Title, Author and Year:
Land Survey Systems
by McEntyre
Introduction to the Course:
a. Catalog Description:
A study of ancient land survey systems which affected surveying in the United States, including
metes and bounds systems. History and use of the United States Public Land System including
subdivision of sections, restoration of lost and obliterated corners, original surveys and
retracement surveys. The study of other land systems topics such as state plane coordinate
systems.
b. Prerequisite: CET 10400 or equivalent, or consent of instructor
c. Required course for Surveying Option
Specific Goals to the Course:
a. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
Demonstrate an understanding of various ancient land survey systems which affected land
surveying in the United States.
Demonstrate an understanding of the metes and bounds survey system.
Demonstrate an understanding of the development of and the original surveys of the United
States Public Land System.
Demonstrate an understanding of retracement survey procedures involving parcels within the
United States Public Land System, including the restoration of lost and obliterated corners.
Demonstrate an understanding of other land survey systems, including state plane coordinate
systems, and an introduction to Geographic Information Systems.
b. Student Outcomes
This course satisfies ABET Criterion a, h, i, and k
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CET 30300
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Quizzes
Exams – (and quizzes = 60%); final exam – 20%
Homework – 20%
Papers
Lab Reports
Class participation
How final grade is determined
Brief List of Topics to be Covered:
Course Introduction
Survey Systems - General
Ancient and Pre-Colonial Land Survey Systems
Colonial Systems
Early Development of the U.S. Public Land System
U.S. Public Land System - up to 1815
Tiffin's Instructions and Other Instructions Affecting Indiana and Illinois
U.S. Public Land System (1816 - 1854)
U.S. Public Land System (1854 - Current)
Retracement Surveys in U.S. Public Land System
Restoration of Lost and Obliterated Corners
Restoration of Lost and Obliterated Corners and Subdivision of Sections
State Plane Coordinate Systems
Geographic Information Systems
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