SRVY 271 - Legal Principles in Surveying II

Credit(s): 2

Prerequisite(s): SRVY 270 or instructor’s consent.
Corequisite(s): SRVY 247, SRVY 273.
More legal principles associated with locating boundaries: additional writing and interpretation of legal descriptions; riparian boundaries and related topics; adverse possession and prescription; road law; advanced PLSS case studies; emphasis on case law research with written reports and oral presentations; professional ethics and business practices. (Spring Semester)

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the course, students will be able to
Write and interpret legal descriptions correctly.
Understand case law and statue law relevant to riparian boundaries, adverse possession, and other topics.
Research and present relevant court cases from law library sources.
Understand ethical practices in performing surveys and running a surveying business.