Surveying

 

Colonial Land System and the Building of America

The story of men that brought order into the Colonial wilderness - the true story of land grants and military tracts that shaped the future of the country. Learn about the equipment and methods used to accomplish each survey. Find out about the founding fathers that also surveyed the land, how knowledge of the land was power in the hands of Colonial leaders, the prominent role the Colonial Surveyor played in society, and the training in mathematics and science that separated the surveyor from the farm culture of the time. Learn how their work and culture affects your work today.

Instructor: Mr. Milton Denny
Course #: V00E
Format: DVD-R with supporting print materials
Length: 3 hours (0.3 CEUs or 3 PDHs or 3 CPCs)
Fee: Individual $150 / Organization $459
Shipping / Handling: $10.50 per course; For all Rush or International Orders, call 1-800-446-0382, Additional shipping and handling fees apply to these orders.
Surveying Course Pre-approval: FL CEP 039-16; KY 05-01-003; TX 352-060
FL Surveyors / Mappers Course# 0004031, Provider# 0001387

Construction Surveying

Discover what is different about construction surveying. Take a walk through a construction site and learn how to verify the boundary and topo, rough and finish grade the site, stake the roads and sewers, layout the buildings, plumb the structural steel, prepare a record drawing and much more. You also will become familiar with the government regulations affecting construction projects and learn what important clauses and terms to include in your contract to protect yourself and your company.

Instructor: Mr. Milton Denny
Course #: V97B
Format: DVD-R with supporting print materials
Length: 3 hours (0.3 CEUs or 3 PDHs or 3 CPCs)
Fee: Individual $150 / Organization $369
Shipping / Handling: $10.50 per course; For all Rush or International Orders, call 1-800-446-0382, Additional shipping and handling fees apply to these orders.
Surveying Course Pre-approval: FL CEP 039-04; KY 05-01-005; TX No
FL Surveyors / Mappers Course# 0004019, Provider# 0001387
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Geodesy for Engineers and Surveyors

This course is the logical follow-up to GPS and is of increasing importance to Land Surveyors. The history of Geodesy. The Earth and its motions, Precession and Nutation, Polar Motion, Gravity and the Geoid, Gravity Anomalies. Computations of the Ellipsoid, Datums and how the evolved, Geometry of the ellipsoid, Reduction of surface measurements onto the ellipsoid. Positioning: Coordinate systems, Astronomic, Geodetic, Relationship between Astronomic and Geodetic coordinates and azimuth. Time: Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), and UTI. Leveling: Vertical Datums. State Plane Coordinates, UTM Coordinates, Transforming coordinates from one datum to another.

Instructor: Dr. James P. Reilly
Course #: V03A
Format: DVD-R with supporting print materials
Length: 6 hours (0.6 CEUs or 6 PDHs or 6 CPCs)
Fee: Individual $300 / Organization $918
Shipping / Handling: $10.50 per course; For all Rush or International Orders, call 1-800-446-0382, Additional shipping and handling fees apply to these orders.
Surveying Course Pre-approval: FL CEP 039-14; KY 05-01-001; TX 353-060
FL Surveyors / Mappers Course# 0004029, Provider# 0001387
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The Role of Engineers and Surveyors in Geographic Information Systems

This course should be of interest to those who practice surveying but also those who work in the civil engineering field, including county engineers, city engineers, public works officials, transportation engineers, DOT personnel, federal employees, contractors and consultants.
 
The first part of this course looks at the terminology and definitions of a Geographic Information System (GIS). The process of how to design a system, and how to capture information from both existing records and new spatial data is covered. The course contains a short overview of the most popular software and hardware.
 
The second part of this course deals with the planning, design, implementation and uses of a GIS. The map projection and coordinate systems used to design a system will be identified. Topics addressed include data capture for the base mapping, aerial mapping, digital orthophotos, remote sensing, and GPS equipment. All the latest photo capture equipment such as Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) and digital aerial cameras will be described.
 
The third part of the seminar will deal with the National Spatial Reference System/Readjustment of North American Datum (NAD) 83. You can stand on the sidelines or you can get involved in this technology, the choice is yours.

Instructor: Mr. Milton Denny
Course #: V06G
Format: DVD-R with supporting print materials
Length: 6 hours (0.6 CEUs or 6 PDHs or 6 CPCs)
Fee: Individual $300 / Organization $954
Shipping / Handling: $10.50 per course; For all Rush or International Orders, call 1-800-446-0382, Additional shipping and handling fees apply to these orders.
Surveying Course Pre-approval: FL CEP 039-02, 03; KY 05-01-000; TX 277, 278-060
FL Surveyors / Mappers Course# 0007376, Provider# 0001387
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History of Surveying Instruments: Impact and Accuracy

The story of the men who designed and built the scientific instruments used to survey and plat the wilderness. This is a detailed look at each new development in technology used to improve the quality of surveying instruments, which in turn improved the accuracy of surveying. Original instruments will be shown from each different time period with an explanation of their use and unique design. The workmanship and skills possessed by these great men of science affects your work and results today - learn about each step in accuracy improvement and how to interpret it.

Instructor: Mr. Milton Denny
Course #: V00D
Format: DVD-R with supporting print materials
Length: 3 hours (0.3 CEU)
Fee: Individual $150 / Organization $439
Shipping / Handling: $10.50 per course; Additional Fees for Rush or International
Surveying Course Pre-approval: KY 05-01-004
FL Surveyors / Mappers Course# 0006989, Provider# 0001387
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Improving Surveying Field Procedures using the Total Station

This seminar discusses surveying with a total station. Angle measurements and distance measurements, plus the basics of GPS surveying will be discussed. Under angle measurements topics include correct observing procedures, errors caused by an instrument being out of adjustment, accuracy and precision, and how to determine the precision of your instrument.

Under distance measurements topics covered include the characteristics of Electronic Distance Measurements (EDM's), retroprisms, and how to calibrate the EDM on your total station. GPS is here to stay, especially Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) for the practicing land surveyor, and this will be covered in detail.

This course should be of interest to those who practice surveying but also those who work in the civil engineering field, including county engineers, city engineers, public works officials, transportation engineers, DOT personnel, federal employees, contractors and consultants.
Instructor: Dr. Jim Reilly
Course #: V05B
Format: DVD-R or VHS videotape with supporting print materials
Length: 6 hours (0.6 CEUs or 6 PDHs or 6 CPCs)
Fee: Individual $300 / Organization $954
Shipping / Handling: $10.50 per course; For all Rush or International Orders, call 1-800-446-0382, Additional shipping and handling fees apply to these orders.
FL Surveyors / Mappers Course# 0006990, Provider# 0001387
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Land Surveying Ethics - Mississippi

This course covers all ethical issues including the special codes for Mississippi.

Instructor: Mr. Milton Denny
Course #: V03F
Format: DVD-R with supporting print materials
Length: 3 hours (0.3 CEUs or 3 PDHs or 3 CPCs)
Fee: Individual $144 / Organization $459
Shipping / Handling: $10.50 per course; For all Rush or International Orders, call 1-800-446-0382, Additional shipping and handling fees apply to these orders.
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Professional Ethics for the Kentucky Land Surveyor

This course covers not only the history of ethics, but gives guidance on all professional issues dealing with responsibility and standard of care. It provides answers to everyday problems that arise in the day to day functioning of all land surveyors. The course's in-depth coverage of ethics as it relates to those in the field and the real-life examples of ethical issues are extensively covered.

In addition, the course also reviews actual court cases with the assistance of Cary J. Williams, and attorney with the law firm of Williams & Williams. His expertise helps to show the law's realistic application of ethical behavior.

This course covers all the above information as well as the new Kentucky Code of Professional Practice and Conduct 201 KAR 18:142 for Kentucky registered Professional Land Surveyors.

Instructor: Mr. Milton Denny
Course #: V02H
Format: DVD-R with supporting print materials
Length: 3 hours (0.3 CEUs or 3 PDHs or 3 CPCs)
Fee: Individual $150 / Organization $459
Shipping / Handling: $10.50 per course; For all Rush or International Orders, call 1-800-446-0382, Additional shipping and handling fees apply to these orders.
Surveying Course Pre-approval: KY 05-01-006
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Professional Ethics for the Land Surveyor

This course covers not only the history of ethics, but gives guidance on all professional issues dealing with responsibility and standard of care. It provides answers to everyday problems that arise in the day to day functioning of all land surveyors. The course's in-depth coverage of ethics as it relates to those in the field and the real-life examples of ethical issues are extensively covered.

In addition, the course also reviews actual court cases with the assistance of Cary J. Williams, and attorney with the law firm of Williams & Williams. His expertise helps to show the law's realistic application of ethical behavior.

Instructor: Mr. Milton Denny
Course #: V02D
Format: DVD-R with supporting print materials
Length: 3 hours (0.3 CEUs or 3 PDHs or 3 CPCs)
Fee: Individual $150 / Organization $459
Shipping / Handling: $10.50 per course; For all Rush or International Orders, call 1-800-446-0382, Additional shipping and handling fees apply to these orders.
FL Surveyors / Mappers Course# 0006287, Provider# 0001387
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Rectangular Land System: Subdivision of Public Lands

This video will examine the United States Public Lands, their extent and how the government acquired them. It will also cover the system of survey and the surveyors that walked the land. You will understand the instructions for field operations and why modern survey distances differ from historic records. The video also contains actual maps and diagrams of government surveys along with information on equipment used to complete this survey. You will learn to appreciate how these original surveys became the basis for every modern resurvey - a must for anyone dealing in land boundaries.

Instructor: Mr. Milton Denny
Course #: V00F
Format: DVD-R with supporting print materials
Length: 3 hours (0.3 CEUs or 3 PDHs or 3 CPCs)
Fee: Individual $150 / Organization $439
Shipping / Handling: $10.50 per course; For all Rush or International Orders, call 1-800-446-0382, Additional shipping and handling fees apply to these orders.
Surveying Course Pre-approval: FL CEP 039-17; KY 05-01-002; TX 355-060
FL Surveyors / Mappers Course# 0004032, Provider# 0001387
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Soils for Pavements

A New Course for Engineers and Designers
This practical course describes each important element of the soils aspects of road engineering for paved and unpaved roads. Topics: What causes problems, the soil inputs to pavement designs, soil exploration for roads, soil stabilization, construction with soils, incl. QC/QA, fixes for soil-related pavement problems and more. This course will give you a working knowledge of soil behavior, and the basics of geotechnical engineering for design of roads and pavements. What types of soils work best, which to avoid, and how to read soil reports are covered. The course prepares you to continue your own study of soil characteristics and parameters necessary for design in accordance with AASHTO and NCHRP guidelines. This course is useful for engineers, technicians, managers, public works professionals, and those who perform or review pavement designs. It is very practical. If it's been awhile since you've attended a soils or foundation course, or if you're need a refresher or update, this practical course is for you. .

Instructor: Dr. David J. Elton
Course # V06H
Format: DVD-R with supporting print materials
Length: 6 hours (0.6 CEUs or 6 PDHs or 6 CPCs)
Fee: Individual $300 / Organization $954
Shipping / Handling: $10.50 per course; For all Rush or International Orders, call 1-800-446-0382, Additional shipping and handling fees apply to these orders.

Standards of Practice for Surveying in Alabama

The "Minimum Technical Standards" of Alabama as of July 23, 2002 have been changed to "Standards of Practice for Surveying in the State of Alabama." Licensed surveyors are required to practice under the new standards. Surveyors are required to take a course in standards every four years. But since major changes have been made in these standards, including GPS, there is no reason to wait until you are required to take the new standards course. Milton Denny, PLS, will walk you through all aspects of the new standards so you can be sure you are practicing according to the new laws. Additional information will be provided on other standards, such as the ALTA/ACSM standards and how they relate to Alabama Standards of Practice.

Instructor: Mr. Milton Denny
Course #: V03E
Format: DVD-R with supporting print materials
Length: 6 hours (0.6 CEUs or 6 PDHs or 6 CPCs)
Fee: Individual $300 / Organization $918
Shipping / Handling: $10.50 per course; For all Rush or International Orders, call 1-800-446-0382, Additional shipping and handling fees apply to these orders.
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State Plane Coordinates

Review of the Background: Development of the system, the State Plane Coordinate System of 1927, Design, Units of Length, The Clarke 1866 Ellipsoid, The GRS 80 Ellipsoid, NAD 83 Coordinates, State Plane Coordinate System of 1983. Map Projections: Fundamentals, Conformality, Lambert Conformal Projection, Transverse Mercator Projection, Oblique Mercator Projection, Scale Factor, Elevation Factor, Combined Factor, Convergence of the Meridian, Grid azimuth "t," Projected Geodetic Azimuth "T." Conversion from Latitude and Longitude to State Plane Coordinates, and the Reverse, State Zones, Software. Traversing in State Plane Coordinates, Numerical Examples. Surface Coordinates. Universal Transverse Mercator Projection (UTM). Definition, Scale Factors, Zone Dimensions and Definitions.

Instructor: Dr. James P. Reilly
Course #: V01D
Format: DVD-R with supporting print materials
Length: 6 hours (0.6 CEUs or 6 PDHs or 6 CPCs)
Fee: Individual $300 / Organization $899
Shipping / Handling: $10.50 per course; For all Rush or International Orders, call 1-800-446-0382, Additional shipping and handling fees apply to these orders.
Surveying Course Pre-approval: FL CEP 039-19; KY 05-01-007; TX 432-060
FL Surveyors / Mappers Course# 0004034, Provider# 0001387
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Surveying with GPS

This presentation is as complete a description of surveying with GPS as one can produce in the time limits of a one-day seminar. GIS receivers will be discussed briefly, but not GIS processing. The technology of state High Accuracy Reference Networks (HARNs) and Continuous Operating Reference Stations (CORS) will be described. The method of establishing 'GPS Derived Orthometric Heights' will be covered in detail. A description of the Russian GLONASS system and the new European GALILEO system will conclude the seminar.

This course should be of interest to those who practice surveying but also those who work in the civil engineering field, including county engineers, public works officials, transportation engineers, DOT personnel, federal employees, contractors and consultants.

Instructor: Dr. James P. Reilly
Course #: V07D (Replaces Course# V05D)
Format: DVD-R with supporting print materials
Length: 5 hours (0.5 CEUs or 5 PDHs or 5 CPCs)
Fee: Individual $250.00 / Organization $795.00
Shipping / Handling: $10.50 per course; For all Rush or International Orders, call 1-800-446-0382, Additional shipping and handling fees apply to these orders.
Surveying Course Pre-approval: FL CEP 039-20; KY submitted for consideration
FL Surveyors / Mappers Course# 0007375, Provider# 0001387
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 Understanding Boundary Law - Case Law and Principles of Surveying Law

This course will review how to research a deed and the procedures of evidence used to locate boundary corners. Study federal laws regulating your surveys, and Alabama statutes pertaining to your surveys. Find out the location of important documents such as the original field notes and township plats. Preview principles as outlined in the BLM manuals that control how sections are divided, and the proper use of collateral evidence. Review case law in Alabama affecting surveying. Relate the accuracy of the original surveys to the retracement and deed calls.
 
This course is designed for those who practice surveying but also work in the civil engineering field, including county engineers, city engineers, public works officials, transportation engineers, DOT personnel, federal employees, contractors and consultants.
Instructor: Mr. Milton Denny
Course # V05C
Format: DVD-R with supporting print materials
Length: 6 hours (0.6 CEUs or 6 PDHs or 6 CPCs)
FL Surveyors / Mappers Course# 0007219, Provider# 0001387
Fee: Individual $300 / Organization $954
Shipping / Handling: $10.50 per course; For all Rush or International Orders, call 1-800-446-0382, Additional shipping and handling fees apply to these orders.

Vertical Datums and Leveling

A datum is a reference system for computing or correlating the results of surveys. The two principal types of datums are vertical and horizontal. A vertical datum is a level surface to which heights are referred. In a widespread network of vertical control, geodetic leveling is the technique that provides the most reliable elevation differences between control points. It is a form of precise leveling in which the observing team limits the magnitude of error by using calibrated instruments in combination with a rigorous, symmetrical observing procedure. You will learn why General Procedures must be followed, gain an understanding of the Sources of Errors and how they occur, learn the Equipment used and how to keep it in good working condition, understand why the Collimation Check is critical, how to use the Compensation Check, and understand the Observing Routine that is used when leveling a line of the National Geodetic Vertical Control Network.

Instructor: Dr. James P. Reilly
Course #: V01C
Format: DVD-R with supporting print materials
Length: 6 hours (0.6 CEUs or 6 PDHs or 6 CPCs)
Fee: Individual $300 / Organization $899
Shipping / Handling: $10.50 per course; For all Rush or International Orders, call 1-800-446-0382, Additional shipping and handling fees apply to these orders.
Surveying Course Pre-approval: FL CEP 039-18; KY 05-01-008; TX 433-060
FL Surveyors / Mappers Course# 0004033, Provider# 0001387
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ALTA/ACSM Land Title Survey

All surveyors at one time or another are requested to provide an ALTA/ACSM Land Title Survey. This set of standards commonly called the ALTA Standards is a very important part of surveying. This course covers the history of the ALTA Standards, general review of the new 2005 Standards, help in understanding the uncertainties in poorly written deeds and the multiple corner dilemma encountered on a boundary survey. Also included is a review of the certifications, and how to deal with the new Accuracy Standards. Suggestions will be made on software to make meeting positional accuracy easier. The objective of this course is to help people in the surveying and engineering profession deal with very complex legal issues addressed in the standards. The new 2005 accuracy standards will be addressed with suggestions given on how to meet and report the new positional standard. Ideas and suggestions on equipment and procedures while doing an ALTA survey will be part of this video.
 
Surveyors, technicians and members of the title, legal and real estate communities would benefit from this course. The information presented will allow them to be able to more fully understand, and, therefore, better deal with ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys.

Instructor: Mr. Milton Denny
Course #: V07C (Replaces Course# V06E)
Format: DVD-R with supporting print materials
Length: 3 hours (0.3 CEUs or 3 PDHs or 3 CPCs)
Fee: Individual $150 / Organization $477
Shipping / Handling: $10.50 per course; For all Rush or International Orders, call 1-800-446-0382, Additional shipping and handling fees apply to these orders.            FL Surveyors / Mappers Course# 0007377, Provider# 0001387
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2007 National Readjustment of the North American Datum 1983

This program traces the development of the horizontal and vertical datum of the United States developed by the National Geodetic Survey (NGS) and its predecessor agencies, the Coast and Geodetic Survey, US Coast Survey and Survey of the Coast. The presentation will include a detailed discussion of the North American Datum of 1983 and its various iterations, High Accuracy Reference Network (HARN), the inclusion of Continuously Operating Reference Stations (CORS) and the relationship of NAD 83 to the International Terrestrial Frame (ITRF) and the World Geodetic System of 1984 (WGS 84).
The widespread implementation of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) by state government has caused several states to consider the adoption of standard projection to facilitate statewide mapping and efficient data management. GIS require a statewide spatial database to be stored in a common projection or coordinate system to function properly. State Plane Coordinates (SPC83) is the best-known system of the standard projection in the United States and enjoys great support among surveyors and engineers. State Plane Coordinates, however, have the disadvantage of dividing states into separate zones with different projections making the existing state plane system impractical for use as the standard projection for statewide databases. Should a statewide projection be the future of an Alabama coordinate system? This topic will be discussed. 

Instructor: Mr. Milton Denny
Course #: V08G
Format: DVD-R with supporting print materials
Length: 3 hours (0.3 CEU)
Fee: Individual $150 / Organization $477
Shipping / Handling: $10.50 per course; Additional Fees for Rush or International
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History of the Government Land Office

This seminar wills examine the United States Public Lands, their extent and how the government acquired them. Covered in detail will be the forming of the land system by Thomas Jefferson and his committee. It will also cover the system of survey contracts and the surveyors that walked the land. You will understand the instructions for field operations and why modern survey distances differ from historic records. The seminar also contains actual maps and diagrams of government surveys along with information on equipment used to complete this survey. You will learn to appreciate how these original surveys became the basis for every modern resurvey - a must for anyone dealing in land boundaries. Pictures and information on governmental land office (GLO) locations and staff related to Alabama will also be part of this seminar. The final part will deal with accuracy of original surveys and the relationship to modern survey equipment. If you work in a GLO state, this seminar is a must for the Professional Surveyor.

Instructor: Mr. Milton Denny
Course #: V08F
Format: DVD-R with supporting print materials
Length: 3 hours (0.3 CEU)
Fee: Individual $150 / Organization $477
Shipping / Handling: $10.50 per course; Additional Fees for Rush or International
Surveying Course Pre-approval: KY 05-01-004
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