SUR 4300 - Geodesy II

3(3 + 0)

Prerequisite: Senior standing, SUR 3100 and SUR 3700 with grades of “C” or better, or Permission of instructor

This course is a continuation of SUR 3700 (Geodesy I). The subjects discussed are the earth’s motion and reference coordinate system, earth’s deformation in time and tectonics, geodetic positional astronomy, earth’s gravity field, crustal motions, and precise terrestrial geodetic measurements. The student will prepare a term paper on a geodetic topic approved by the instructor.(Senior Experience)