EGR 3321 - CA Boundary Law and Public Lands (3)

Study of historical, social, political geographical and economic aspects of real property and boundary law in America. Emphasis on social and historical aspects of the extent and limits of property ownership. History of the general practice and rules for the survey of the public lands, the Bureau of Land Management. System of rectangular surveys; monumentation; subdivision; special surveys and instructions; plats and patents; meander lines and riparian rights. Synthesis of the principles and process used to establish property boundaries. Fulfills GE Area D4.

Prerequisite(s): Lower division GE requirements in Areas A and D, and sub-area B4.
Corequisite(s): EGR 3321A.
GE Area(s): D4
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once