- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This course focuses on the fundamentals of surveying using satellite positioning. Students will be introduced to the methodologies in determining precise positions using global positioning satellite systems such as GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, and Galileo. Students will be introduced to field data collection methods, and design stakeout methods using survey grade GNSS equipment. An overview of coordinates and coordinate systems will also be given, as well as localization methods for integrating GNSS measurements to traditional surveys.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
2.5
Domestic fees
$974.93
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Understand the principles of satellite positioning
- Understand the errors in determining a precise position using GNSS and how to mitigate those errors
- Understand the principles of coordinate systems
- Understand the concept of map transformations
- Use survey grade GNSS equipment to collect field data
- Carry out a 3D topographic survey using GNSS equipment and data collection software
- Perform a localization to determine coordinate system transformation parameters
- Use survey grade GNSS equipment to layout design points in the field
Effective as of Fall 2025
Course Offerings
Winter 2026
Below is one offering of SURV 1111 for the Winter 2026 term.
CRN 93198
Dates
Jan 10 - Feb 07 Loading
- CRN 93198
- $974.93 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 10 - Feb 07 | Sat | 08:30 - 15:30 | Burnaby SW03 Rm. 2775 |
Duration
5 weeks
Instructor
Christopher Griffith
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.