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2007 National Readjustment of the North American Datum 1983 - V08G / 3 hrs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
 How to Order a Course 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). Length: 3 hours (0.3 CEUs or 3 PDHs or 3 CPCs) FL Surveyors / Mappers Course# 0007651, Provider# 0001387 Vermont - Approval number issued, CE133-0311
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ALTA/ACSM Standards - V11C / 4 hrs  |
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All surveyors at one time or another are requested to provide an ALTA/ACSM Land Title Survey (American Land Title Association/American Congress on Surveying and Mapping). 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 2011 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 2011 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 course. 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. Instructors: Milton DennyLength: 4 hours (0.4 CEUs or 4 PDHs or 4 CPCs) (FLSM #0007377 = earn 3 hours)
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The Art of Land Surveying (Available November) - V11N / 3 hrs |
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Today with the common use of GPS and modern technology, science seems to be getting the upper hand in this age old struggle between the Art of Surveying and the Science of Surveying. This has resulted in surveyors setting many additional corners, in some cases next to established property corners. In some instances this has resulted in court fights and lawsuits that are totally unnecessary. The modern surveying profession needs to understand more about the art of accepting and proofing evidence of existing property boundary locations. Learning to survey properly not just based on technology or mathematical calculations. Instructors: Milton DennyLength: 3 hours (0.3 CEUs or 3 PDHs or 3 CPCs)
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The Colonial Land System and the Building of America - V00E / 3 hrs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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How to Order a Course 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 E. DennyLength: 3 hours (0.3 CEUs or 3 PDHs or 3 CPCs) Surveying Course Pre-approval: FL CEP 039-16; KY 05-01-003; TX 352-060 FL Surveyors / Mappers Course# 0004031, Provider# 0001387 Vermont - Approval number issued, CE124-0311
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Construction Surveying with Robotics', GPS & Machine Controls - V09D / 4.0 hrs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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How to Order a Course Construction surveying has always been very different from land surveying. Technology has only widened the gap. Today many construction projects use all the latest in technology to complete the work faster and to the highest level of accuracy. You will learn about many different technologies being used such as; data collector used for radial stakeout, the robotic total station and GPS. Information will also be presented on machine control equipment being used on construction sites and the affect this equipment has on the work of the surveyor and engineer. This seminar will cover many of the traditional methods of construction layout, including pitfall encountered on the construction site. Also included will be the latest information on site safety, contracting and governmental regulations. If you plan to continue doing construction surveying this may be the best seminar to bring your understanding of these services up to date. Instructor: Mr. Milton E. DennyLength: 4.0 hours (0.4 CEUs or 4.0 PDHs or 4.0 CPCs)
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Engineering Math - V09C / 6 hrs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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How to Order a Course This course reviews mathematics used to solve contemporary engineering problems. Each topic includes a relevant and appropriate practical application. Physical units are also discussed, as well as are computer tools. The target audience would include Engineers and Technicians in all specialties.
Length: 6 hours (0.6 CEUs or 6 PDHs or 6 CPCs or 6 LUs - AIA/CES Approved)
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Geodesy for Engineers and Surveyors - V03A / 6 hrs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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How to Order a Course 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. ReillyLength: 6 hours (0.6 CEUs or 6 PDHs or 6 CPCs) Surveying Course Pre-approval: FL CEP 039-14; KY 05-01-001; TX 353-060 FL Surveyors / Mappers Course# 0004029, Provider# 0001387 Vermont - Approval number issued, CE131-0311
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History of Surveying Instruments: Impact and Accuracy - V00D / 3 hrs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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How to Order a Course The story of the men who designed and built the scientific instruments used to survey and platt 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 E. DennyLength: 3 hours (0.3 CEUs or 3 PDHs or 3 CPCs) Vermont - Approval number issued, CE129-0311
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History of the Government Land Office - V08F / 3 hrs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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How to Order a Course This seminar will 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 E. DennyLength: 3 hours (0.3 CEUs or 3 PDHs or 3 CPCs) FL Surveyors / Mappers Course# 0007650, Provider# 0001387 Vermont - Approval number issued, CE130-0311
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Improving Surveying Field Procedures using the Total Station - V05B / 6 hrs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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How to Order a Course 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. Length: 6 hours (0.6 CEUs or 6 PDHs or 6 CPCs) FL Surveyors / Mappers Course# 0006990, Provider# 0001387 Vermont - Approval number issued, CE128-0311
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Professional Ethics for Land Surveyors - V02D / 3 hrs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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How to Order a Course 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. Length: 3 hours (0.3 CEUs or 3 PDHs or 3 CPCs) FL Surveyors / Mappers Course# 0006287, Provider# 0001387 Vermont - Approval number issued, CE127-0311
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The Rectangular Land System: Subdivision of Public Lands - V00F / 3 hrs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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How to Order a Course 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 E. DennyLength: 3 hours (0.3 CEUs or 3 PDHs or 3 CPCs) Surveying Course Pre-approval: FL CEP 039-17; KY 05-01-002; TX 355-060 FL Surveyors / Mappers Course# 0004032, Provider# 0001387 Vermont - - Approval number issued, CE123-0311
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The Role of Engineers and Surveyors in Geographic Information Systems - V06G / 6 hrs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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How to Order a Course 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. Length: 6 hours (0.6 CEUs or 6 PDHs or 6 CPCs) Vermont - - Approval number issued, CE126-0311
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Standards of Practice for Surveying in Alabama - V03E / 6 hrs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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How to Order a Course 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 E. DennyLength: 6 hours (0.6 CEUs or 6 PDHs or 6 CPCs)
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State Plane Coordinates - V01D / 6 hrs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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How to Order a Course 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. ReillyLength: 6 hours (0.6 CEUs or 6 PDHs or 6 CPCs) Surveying Course Pre-approval: FL CEP 039-19; KY 05-01-007; TX 432-060 FL Surveyors / Mappers Course# 0004034, Provider# 0001387 Vermont - Approval number issued, CE125-0311
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Surveying with GPS - V07D / 5 hrs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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How to Order a Course 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. Length: 5 hours (0.5 CEUs or 5 PDHs or 5 CPCs) Surveying Course Pre-approval: FL CEP 039-20; KY submitted for consideration FL Surveyors / Mappers Course# 0007375, Provider# 0001387 Vermont - Approval number issued, CE117-0311
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Understanding Boundary Law - Case Law and Principles of Surveying Law - V05C / 6 hrs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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How to Order a Course 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. Length: 6 hours (0.6 CEUs or 6 PDHs or 6 CPCs) Surveying Course Pre-approval: FL CEP 039-18; KY 05-01-008; TX 433-060 FL Surveyors / Mappers Course# 0007219, Provider# 0001387 Vermont - Approval number issued, CE122-0311
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The Use of Magnetic Instruments - V11B / 3 hrs |
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The theme of this video will be the application of magnetic surveying instruments on original and retracement surveys. These instruments include the compass, survey compass, telescope compass, transit and other special use instruments such as the solar compass and solar transit. Special emphasis will be placed on using magnetic declination and the methods used to correct magnetic to True North. Different methods will be explained on the conversion of magnetic bearings to true bearings on retracement surveys using NOAA's on line conversion table for any year from 1650 to present. Applying the corrected survey bearing to an old retracement survey will allow you to analyze the information for correctness and accuracy. Presented will be information on how the early history of magnetic attraction was discovered and became the compass used in astronomy, navigation, artillery, mapping and compass surveying, and the important role it played in the development of civilization. Current research by NGSinto gravity and declination and the role it plays in modern GPSadjustments. Pictures of many original instruments will be included in the Video presentation. Instructors: Mr. Milton E. DennyLength: 3 hours (0.3 CEUs or 3 PDHs or 3 CPCs)
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Vertical Datums and Leveling - V01C / 6 hrs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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How to Order a Course 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. ReillyLength: 6 hours (0.6 CEUs or 6 PDHs or 6 CPCs) Surveying Course Pre-approval: FL CEP 039-18; KY 05-01-008; TX 433-060 FL Surveyors / Mappers Course# 0004033, Provider# 0001387 Vermont - Approval number issued, CE121-0311
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