| GEM 1100 |
Computer-Aided Drafting (1) |
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This course provides students with the knowledge
and skills necessary to create maps and plats. Topics
of study include basic drafting principles, drawing
set-up and scale, drawing commands, and orthographic
projections. Co-requisite: GEM L110. |
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| GEM L110 |
Computer-Aided Drafting Lab (2) |
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The lab provides the opportunity for students to use
computer-aided drafting software to complete project
drawings under the direct supervision of a
CAD professional. Co-requisite: GEM 1100 |
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| GEM 2220 |
Basics of Cartography and Surveying (3) |
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This course provides each student an introduction
to measurement theory, instrumentation, measurement
systems, measurement computations, data
accuracy and precision. The structure of the field
of geomatics is explored. Major components of the
course are survey statistics, traverse computations,
coordinate systems and datums, elevations, and
mapping. The use of computer-aided drawing software
to produce maps and plats is required. Prerequisite:
MTH 1115. Co-requisite: GEM L220. |
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| GEM L220 |
Basics of Cartography and Surveying Lab (1) |
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This field laboratory provides the opportunity to
use instrumentation to make the necessary measurements
to produce computed products. Focuses on
the use of a field book to record measurements, the
analysis of field measurements, and the use of survey
instrumentation. Co-requisite: GEM 2200 |
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| GEM 3309 |
Land Parcel Administration and Law (3) |
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The geomatics student is introduced to the basic
principles of land tenure and the cadastre. The
major component of the course is the study and
application of survey statute and related case law.
The concepts underlying the hierarchy of evidence,
sequential versus simultaneous conveyances, adverse
possession, riparian rights, land descriptions,
and the U.S. Public Land Survey System are explored.
Prerequisite: GEM 2220 or approval of the
Geomatics Program Coordinator. Co-requisite:
GEM L309. |
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| GEM L309 |
Land Parcel Administration and Law Lab (1) |
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This laboratory explores the impact of land survey
law on the practice of surveying and mapping in the
state of Alabama. Focuses on the practice of writing
legal descriptions, the structure of the U.S.
Public Land Survey System, and courthouse research.
Co-requisite: GEM 3309. |
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| GEM 3310 |
Land Survey Practice (3) |
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The issues of boundary location and retracement
are central to this course. Focuses on Alabama
survey history, the practice of surveying in Alabama,
professional ethics, and the Standards of
Practice for Surveying in Alabama. Prerequisite:
GEM 3309. |
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| GEM L310 |
Boundary Retracement Seminar (1) |
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The student gains practical field experience in an
off-campus field boundary retracement project
provided as a joint effort of Troy University, the
Alabama Society of Professional Land Surveyors,
and the Federal Bureau of Land Management.
Prerequisite: GEM 3310. |
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| GEM 3330 |
Advanced Measurement Analysis (3) |
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Survey equipment calibration, survey astronomy,
topographic mapping, control leveling, instrumentation
error, and the propagation of error through
survey calculations. This course is the second
course of a one-year study of survey fundamentals. Prerequisite: GEM 2220. Co-requisite: GEM
L330. |
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| GEM L330 |
Advanced Measurement Analysis Lab (1) |
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Field laboratory experience gaining astronomic
observations for azimuth, using EDMI calibration
baselines, conducting topographic mapping projects
and control level loops, and testing for instrument
errors. The student is introduced to the field use of
data collectors. Co-requisite: GEM 3330. |
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| GEM 3366 |
Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (3) |
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Introduction to metrical photogrammetry, interpretative
photogrammetry, and remote sensing. Focuses
on the theory, instrumentation, and practical
application of photogrammetry to the problem of
mapping the earth’s surface. Remote sensing concepts,
principles, sensors, and specific satellite
platforms are covered in the course. Prerequisite:
MTH 1115. Co-requisite: GEM L366. |
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| GEM L366 |
Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing Lab (1) |
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Use of computer software to view and enhance
photographs, to form stereomodels, to create digital
elevation models, and produce orthophotos. The
opportunity to use a softcopy photogrammetric
workstation to generate map compilation products
is provided to the student. Co-requisite: GEM
3366. |
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| GEM L367 |
Digital Images in GIS (1 Credit Hour) |
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This laboratory provides the Geomatics/GIS student
the opportunity to gain experience with digital
image processing to use the vast inventory of digital
images available for GIS projects. Prerequisites:
GEM 3366 and GEM L366. |
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| GEM 3370 |
Geodesy and Geodetics (3) |
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The study of the underlying theory necessary to
understand the use of the Global Positioning System
(GPS). Focuses on mathematical models of the
earth, the earth’s gravity field, and the use of nearearth
satellites to measure the earth’s surface. Important
concepts developed in this course include
coordinate systems, datums, map projections, coordinate
transformations, and GPS network design.
Prerequisites: MTH 1125, GEM 3379/L379. Recommended
completion of PHY 2253 or the equivalent.
Co-requisite: GEM L370. |
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| GEM L370 |
Geodesy and Geodetics Lab (1) |
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Practice performing geodetic computations using
the ellipsoid of revolution as a reference surface. A
major laboratory component is static GPS network
design and the use of dual-frequency survey-grade
GPS equipment to extend survey control to the
project site. Co-requisite: GEM 3370. |
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| GEM L371 |
Measurements for GIS (1) |
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The laboratory provides the Geomatics/GIS student
valuable hands-on field experience using instrumentation
necessary to provide data for GIS Projects.
Data will be acquired using the digitizer,
mapping grade GPS receivers, and survey grade
GPS receivers in the real-time kinematic mode.
Prerequisites: GEM 2220/L220. |
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| GEM 3379 |
Introduction to Least Squares Adjustment (3) |
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The application of the principles of least squares
adjustment to compute optimized solutions to problems
involving redundant data and the theory of
error propagation. Prerequisite: MTH 1125 and
MTH 2210 or equivalent. Co-requisite: GEM
L379. |
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| GEM L379 |
Introduction to Least Squares Adjustment Lab
(1) |
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The use of the software program Matlab to solve
data adjustment problems and to analyze spatial
data. Practical application of the theory of least
squares adjustment and general error propagation to
typical problems in geomatics. Co-requisite: GEM
3379. |
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| GEM 3390 |
Introduction to Geographic Information
Systems (3) |
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This course is the first course in a one-year study of
the fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems
(GIS). Topics of study are digital mapping,
data capture, data conversion, data structures, and
spatial data concepts. Prerequisite: MTH 1112 or
equivalent and IS 2241, or consent of instructor. |
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| GEM L390 |
Introduction to GIS Lab (1) |
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The laboratory provides the student the opportunity
to learn ArcView GIS software in order to produce
GIS products using existing databases. |
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| GEM 3391 |
Applications of Geographic Information
Systems (3) |
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This course provides a study of common applications
of GIS with an emphasis on land information
systems and land management. The course also
provides further study in database design, digital
base map analysis and testing, and spatial analysis.
Prerequisite: GEM 3390 or consent of the instructor. |
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| GEM L391 |
Applications of GIS Lab (1) |
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This laboratory provides the student the opportunity
to learn and use ArcInfo GIS to accomplish a full
range of GIS applications. |
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| GEM 4405 |
Route and Construction Surveying (2) |
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Explores the theoretical foundations of route and
construction surveying. Course topics are coordinate
geometry (COGO), horizontal and vertical
curve models, spirals, alignments, stationing, cross
sections, areas, volumes, and route design elements.
Prerequisites: GEM 1100 or the equivalent, and
GEM 3330. Co-requisite: GEM L405. |
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| GEM L405 |
Route and Construction Surveying Lab (1) |
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This field laboratory applies the principles of route
and construction surveying, the use of civil design
software, and the use of data collectors for practical
design and field layout. Co-requisite: GEM 4405. |
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| GEM 4407 |
Land Development (1) |
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Explores the concepts and problems associated with
the design and construction of subdivisions and
related infrastructure. Prerequisites: GEM 1100 or
the equivalent, and GEM 4409. Co-requisite:
GEM L407. |
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| GEM L407 |
Subdivision Design Practice (1) |
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This computer laboratory provides the student the
opportunity to design and create those drawings
necessary for local government approval of the
typical subdivision. Co-requisite: GEM 4407. |
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| GEM 4409 |
Hydrology (3) |
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Explores several models used to compute runoff
estimates based on particular rainfall events.
Course topics are the hydrologic cycle, rainfall
intensity, runoff models, hydrographs, storm sewer
design, culvert design, open channel flows, watershed
delineation, water detention and retention
structures, and onsite sewage disposal systems.
Prerequisite: GEM 1100 or the equivalent, MTH
1115. Co-requisite: GEM L409. Recommended
completion of PHY 2253 or the equivalent. |
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| GEM L409 |
Hydrology Lab (1) |
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Compute peak runoff estimates, and open channel
designs. The hydrology components of Microstation
and AutoCAD are explored with respect to
solving and presenting peak runoff solutions. A design project involving the use of large-scale topographic
maps will be assigned. Co-requisite:
GEM 4409. |
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| GEM 4495 |
Cooperative Work Experience I (2) |
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The geomatics student may register for GEM 4495
after being hired by an eligible employer participating
in the Cooperative Work Experience Program.
After completion of the semester, the student is
expected to submit a written report to the Geomatics
Program Coordinator detailing the work experience
and present a brief oral report to his/her peers
in the following semester in a scheduled geomatics
class. Prerequisites: Completion of GEM 2220,
maintenance of a 2.0 grade point average, and
approval of the Geomatics Program Coordinator. |
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| GEM 4496 |
Cooperative Work Experience II (2) |
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The geomatics student may register for GEM 4496
for the second semester of cooperative work experience.
The student must be in residence at Troy
University for a minimum of one semester after
completion of GEM 4495 before leaving for cooperative
work experience under GEM 4496. Prerequisites:
Completion of GEM 4495 and approval of
the Geomatics Program Coordinator. |
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| GEM 4499 |
Geomatics/GIS Projects (2) |
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This course offers the geomatics/GIS student with
senior standing the opportunity to apply the fundamental
principles and concepts learned in the study
of geomatics/GIS to a particular problem or project.
The student will state the problem, design an experiment
to test a hypothesis concerning the problem
statement, take the measurements, array the
data, analyze the data, state conclusions, and place
the study into a final report. Prerequisite: IS 2241
and senior standing or consent of the geomatics
program coordinator. |
