7586 Geodesy for the Layman - 12 Hrs. Con. Ed. Cr.

This correspondence course provides instruction in geodesy for the non-geodetic scientist or people working in the related fields of surveying, mapping, or engineering. The course teaches principles and concepts needed in the practice of surveying and mapping. The course is based on a U.S. Department of Commerce publication by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration entitled "Geodesy for the Layman, Fifth Edition, 1983"  (12 Hrs. con. ed. cr.)

Approved Florida Board of Professional Surveyors and Mappers – Course No. 7586

12 HR. Continuing Education Credit

Adapted by:  David Melvin, PLS,  

Course Topics:

Ellipsoid of Revolution

Geoid

Datum

Astronomic Position Determination

Triangulation

Trilateration

Traverse

Celestial Techniques

Leveling (Differential, Trigonometric, Barometric)

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Attention:  This course will be discontinued as of April 15th 2025.  Answer sheets received after April 15th will not be graded.  Florida Surveyors and mappers and Florida Engineers attempting to get con. ed. credit for license renewal for the 2023-2025 license renewal cycle must return their answer sheet with a passing grade of 70% before February 26th 2025.  Answer sheets received after February 26th will be graded and processed for con. ed. credit for the 2025-2027 license renewal cycle.  Answers sheets for this course will not be processed if recieved after April 15th 2025.