GIS 286 - Electronic and Digital Field Mapping

1. Operate electronic surveying instruments in a field setting.
2. Collect and record data electronically and manually.
3. Demonstrate how to transfer data to desktop computers.
4. Use algorithms to transform and reduce field data.
5. Use hand held and desktop computers to analyze data.
6. Create maps from collected data.

1. Introduction
   1. Mapping Concepts With Electronic Applications
   2. Hardware Environment
   3. Software Environment
2. Instrument Operation
   1. Theodolite Review
   2. Total Station
   3. Precision Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
      1. Promark II High Resolution GPS Receiver
      2. Navigate vs. Survey Mode
      3. Field Set-Up Considerations
      4. Field Survey Modes
         1. Static
         2. Stop & Go
         3. Kinematic
   4. Differential Corrections
      1. Local Base Stations
      2. Community Base Stations
   5. Application Software and Exporting Data
3. Field Data
   1. Manual Recording
   2. Electronic Recording
   3. Field Computer Operation
4. Producing Maps
   1. Topographic Maps
   2. Planimetric Maps
   3. Data Transfer and Transformation
5. Computer Applications
   1. Software Applications
   2. Data Importing and Manipulation