Fundamentals of Surveying - 3rd Edition by Dane M Courville (Paperback)

About the Book

Land Surveyor in Training Study Manual aimed at providing the understanding of recommended topics for the NCEES Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) examination.

Book Synopsis

The Fundamentals of Surveying: Exam Study Manual is aimed to assist in understanding land surveying fundamentals and to provide knowledge of recommended topics associated with the NCEES Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) examination. The topics within the manual are thoroughly discussed and outlined in a concise and organized manner. The manual serves as a quick reference through the use of texts, graphics, and examples. The concepts of the following topics are explored: public lands survey system (i.e. section, township, and quadrangle layout, single and double proportioning, closing corners, section 6 calculations, meander lines), easements, title, deeds, descriptions, evidence, simultaneous conveyances, records research, rules of construction, riparian rights, order of operations, quadratic equations, triangles, degree to decimal degree conversions, bearing to azimuth conversions, magnetic declination, horizontal and vertical curves, area calculations, intersection of lines/slope, photogrammetry, statistics and probability, field measurements and corrections, level loops, geodesy, grid/ground calculations, least squares and traverse adjustments, etc.

Review Quotes

"Great Resource! I just passed the FS last week on the first try thanks to this manual!"

(By: Matt D. 3/2021)

"I wanted to thank you for the Fundamentals of Surveying study material you mailed me. I really enjoyed reading about your career and how you lived and surveyed in multiple states across the US. It is an excellent book and captures so much information - summarized. I'm excited to share that I passed my FS exam and your book helped me a lot. Great work compiling it. I immigrated from South Africa in 2013 and the culture change was massive but I'm fortunate because the survey language and principles are the same all over the world. My next goal is to become licensed and was wondering if you have any material for the PS exam? Do you offer any lectures?"

(By: Phillip D. 2/2021)

"Hi Dane! EXCELLENT BOOK! It arrived today and I'm impressed! You seem to be a natural educator!! Thanks for putting this together for the up-and-coming land surveyors!!"

(By: John D. 2/2021)

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(By: Chad L. 2/2021)

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(By: Greg G. 2/2021)

"Folks, to those of you that come here and check this out, that study guide is worth it's wait in gold. It is on par with what you would learn in a 4-Year program and lets you explore additional topics that you might not experience in office or field. I used it along with my course work and passed the first time.

(By: sflandsurveyor 2/2021)

"This Manual is great! Exactly what I was looking for to prepare."

(By: Theo B. 5/2021)