Public Land Survey: Rectangular System: 8 PDH

$40.00

In this course the student will review the rectangular surveying system which has been used continuously in the United States since 1785. As all facets of this system occasionally come into use, the student will become well versed in the field procedures of conducting an original survey covering both historical and current methods.Instructor: Raymond Bosek, PE

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

  • Explain the general scheme of the rectangular system: points, meridian, base lines, parallels, etc.
  • Understand township boundaries
  • Discuss subdivision of townships
  • Discuss extension and completion surveys
  • Explain methods of section subdivision
  • Discuss protraction diagrams and developing amended diagrams
  • Explain methods of surveying amended protraction diagrams
  • Discuss meandering & swamp/overflowed lands
  • Discuss limits of closure for original survey & soil classification
  • Understand legal settings of Ordinary High Water Mark (OHWM)

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 25 question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies eight professional development hours (PDH) of continuing education.

Preview Course
Click “Preview Course” to View Prior to Purchase
Click “Add to Cart” to Purchase and Access Quiz
SKU: LS1008-25 Categories: ,

Related Courses

  • Site Work Basics: 4 PDH

     $24.00 Add to cart
    In this course the student will understand the concepts of construction site preparations. This course will offer an essential overview of site surveys, earthwork operations, common equipment and uses, as well as permitting. Instructor: Raymond Bosek, PE

    SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

    This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

    • Explain types of site surveys and their components, including construction surveys, bench marks, datum, and mean sea level
    • Explain types of earthwork operations, including pioneering, grubbing, stripping, and drainage
    • Describe types of leveling instruments and their uses
    • Interpret readings from a leveling rod
    • Determine elevations in the field to locate points at specified elevations
    • Determine boundaries of building layout
    • Determine classes of soils through soils testing
    • Determine soil stabilization strategies

    CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

    You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 20 question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies four professional development hours (PDH) of continuing education.

    Preview Course
    Click “Preview Course” to View Prior to Purchase
    Click “Add to Cart” to Purchase and Access Quiz

  • Strategies for Improving Sustainability of Asphalt Pavements: 3 PDH

     $18.00 Add to cart
    In this course the student will understand sustainability throughout the entire pavement life cycle and the importance of recognizing context sensitivity and assessing trade-offs in developing sustainable solutions.Instructor: Raymond Bosek, PE

    SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

    This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

    • Explain selection, design, and production of asphalt materials for sustainability
    • Discuss sustainable strategies in asphalt pavement design and construction
    • Understand sustainable concepts on preservation/maintenance of asphalt pavements
    • Explain asphalt pavement end of life sustainable strategies

    CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

    You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 15 question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies three (3) hours of professional development (PDH).

    Preview Course
    Click “Preview Course” to view prior to purchase
    Click “Add to Cart” to purchase
Scroll to Top