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2026-2027 Catalog and Student Handbook
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CIV 256: Global Positioning Systems for Land Surveying

Credits: 3

Introduces principles of satellite-based surveying and presents Global Positioning System (GPS) as it is utilized in land surveying and the various components of the GPS technology and the techniques through which the GPS technology may be used in land surveys. Utilizes field surveys using the GPS equipment as part of the laboratory activities. 

Lecture Hours: 2
Recitation/Laboratory Hours: 3
Total Hours: 5
[This course covers the same content as GIS 256. Credit will not be granted for both courses].


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