Spring 2027

Practical Applications of GPS Surveying

Practical Applications of GPS Surveying covers field GPS techniques including signals, coordinate systems, projections, satellite orbits, hardware selection, data collection, uncertainty, geocoding, and GIS integration.

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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2019: 3.58 GPA, 66.7% A/AB (n=6 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.78 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=9 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.61 GPA, 66.7% A/AB (n=9 letter grades).

What you’ll be able to do

  • Describe the current abilities, future potential, and limiting factors of GPS surveys.

  • Assess the tradeoff between accuracy and cost.

  • Summarize examples of applications of GPS surveying.

  • Design and implement a small field project using GPS surveying.

  • Assess quantitatively statistical precision and calibrated accuracy.

Source: UW Guide 1 UW Guide 2 UW Guide 3 UW Guide 4

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Prerequisites

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MATH 211, 217, 221, or graduate/professional standing, or member of Engineering Guest Students

    • MATH 211
    • 217
    • MATH 221
    • graduate/professional standing
    • member of Engineering Guest Students
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CIVENGR/ENVIRST/GEOSCI/GLE 444

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  • Any of
    • MATH 211
    • 217
    • MATH 221
    • graduate/professional standing
    • member of Engineering Guest Students

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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2019: 3.58 GPA, 66.7% A/AB (n=6 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.78 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=9 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.61 GPA, 66.7% A/AB (n=9 letter grades).

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Topics

  • GPS signals, coordinate systems, datums, and satellite orbits
  • Hardware selection, data collection strategies, and uncertainty assessment
  • Satellite image geocoding, GIS integration, and emerging technologies

Skills

  • Data collection strategies and uncertainty assessment
  • GIS data integration
  • Accuracy-cost tradeoff evaluation
  • Quantitative precision and accuracy assessment

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Recorded 2026-10-14

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