SUR 3310 - GIS/LIS Data Base Design

3(2 + 2)

Prerequisite: SUR 2520 and GIS 2250 with grades of “C” or better, or Permission of instructor

The course addresses the design and creation of a Cadastral based Geographic and Land Information System (GIS/LIS) as used by local governments and the relationship of those systems to the practice of surveying. Emphasis will be on the technical requirements and structure needed for an effective Cadastral based GIS/LIS. In addition, the legal issues, common policies, local standards, and national standards that are important to the professional surveyor who is involved in GIS/LIS will be covered.