MSC 256 - Cartogr/Hydro Surveying

Class: 1 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Credits: 2

Prerequisites: Take msc-120 MSC-152 Take MSC-254
Corequisites: Take MSC-254

This course covers basic surveying and cartography techniques as they apply to marine research. Topics include topographic map and bathymetric chart basics, including symbols, contours, elevations, coordinate systems, and basic survey instruments, modeling, and field projects. Upon completion, students should be able to use topographic and bathymetric maps as a research tool and set up and conduct field surveys. (S11694)