Course Description The CFedS Panel has approved several courses designed to familiarize CFedS with key IBLA decisions. The course will consist of the following elements: Course Objectives Upon completion of this course, students will understand the importance of careful documentation, the Boards’ interpretation of an obliterated corner vs. a lost corner, and have a better Read More »

Course Description The CFedS Panel has approved a new continuing education course designed to familiarize CFedS with several key IBLA decisions. The course will consist of the following elements: Course Objectives Upon completion of this course, students will be able to evaluate evidence of the original corner consistent with Section 6-12 of the 2009 Manual Read More »

Course Description The CFedS Panel has approved a new continuing education course designed to familiarize CFedS with several key IBLA decisions. The course will consist of the following elements: This case deals with the evaluation and documentation of evidence and the proper standard of evidence to be applied when declaring a corner existent. It involves Read More »

Course Description The CFedS Panel has approved a new continuing education course designed to familiarize CFedS with several key IBLA decisions. The course will consist of the following elements: Course Objectives Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify situations where the standard methods of restoration of lost corners must be modified Read More »

Course Description The CFedS Panel has just approved a new continuing education course designed to familiarize CFedS with the new edition of the Manual. The course will simply consist of the following elements: Course Objectives Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify the significant changes highlighted in the new Manual. Course Read More »

Course Description This course is an Introduction to the Geographic Coordinate Database (GCDB). The origin and development will be discussed along with an overview of the applications. A brief discussion of data collection methods will be included, along with information about the various files and how data is stored and retrieved. Several practical applications for Read More »

Course Description This course will examine special boundary problems associated with multiple surveys along a common line. Three basic topics will be discussed: Several precedence setting cases will be examined and specific principles developed for the resolution of title issues, determining the control exercised by corners and preparation of the record. Course Objectives Upon completion Read More »

Course Description This course provides students with the knowledge to be able to research the record and perpetuate, re-monument or monument corners in accordance with the 2009 Manual of Surveying Instructions. Course Objectives Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: Course Instructors John McCauley (bio) Instructions Please print the Course Map before you Read More »

Course Description This course will assure legally defensible and accurate conduct of dependent resurveys of non-rectangular surveys, students will be able to collect and analyze survey evidence in a thorough and professional manner. This 3 part course will cover: Course Objectives Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: Course Instructors Roger Green (bio)Mike Read More »