SRV 220 Surveying Law

Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3

This course introduces the law as related to the practice of surveying. Topics include surveyors’ responsibilities, deed descriptions, title searches, eminent domain, easements, weight of evidence, riparian rights, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and apply the basic legal aspects associated with the practice of land surveying.

Pre-requisite(s): SRV 110 .
Course is typically offered in Spring.
Course has transfer restrictions - 20 years

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the completion of the course, the students should be able to do the following:

Analyze deed descriptions used in NC in class assignments.
Perform research to demonstrate weight of evidence in past court cases.
Describe the use of eminent domain in class discussion.
Describe the type of easements in surveys in class discussion.
Analyze the concept of riparian and Littoral boundaries in research assignment.
Describe the role of the surveyor and their ethical and moral responsibilities.