7587 Geodetic Reference Datums and Local Coordinate Systems - 5 Hrs. Con. Ed. Cr.

This correspondence course provides guidance on geodetic reference datums, coordinate systems, and local horizontal and vertical reference systems that are used to georeference construction and civil works projects. Use of State Plane Coordinate Systems (SPCS) is covered in detail, Transformations between datums and coordinate systems are discussed. The course teaches skills needed in the practice of surveying and mapping. The course is based on Chapter 5 (Geodetic Reference Datums and Local Coordinate Systems) of the Department of the Army publication (EM 1110-1-1005) dated January 1, 2007, by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers entitled "Engineering and Design Control and Topographic Surveying".   (5 Hrs. Con. Ed. Cr.)

Approved Florida Board of Professional Surveyors and Mappers – Course No. 7587

5 HR. Continuing Education Credit

Adapted by:  David Melvin, PLS

Course Topics:

Datums

Coordinate Systems

Geoid Modeling

Transformations and Conversions

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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.