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Fundamentals of Surveying Exam (FS) Syllabus
NCEES exam that is the first step toward becoming a licensed land surveyor in the US. The full Fundamentals of Surveying Exam (FS) syllabus: 7 subjects, 22 chapters, 72 topics and 149 sub-topics, with 365 flashcards written against it.
Fundamentals of Surveying Exam (FS) subjects
Fundamentals of Surveying Exam (FS) has 7 subjects. Each one is listed below with its chapters in syllabus order; open a subject for every topic and sub-topic inside them.
Mathematics, Statistics, and Geodesy
- Surveying Mathematics and Trigonometry · 4 topics
- Statistics and Error Theory · 4 topics
- Geodesy and Earth Models · 4 topics
Field Data Acquisition and Reduction
- Distance Measurement · 3 topics
- Angle and Direction Measurement · 3 topics
- Leveling and Vertical Measurement · 3 topics
- Traverse Computation and Adjustment · 4 topics
Geospatial Systems and Coordinate Geometry
- State Plane and Map Projection Systems · 4 topics
- Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) · 4 topics
- Geographic and Land Information Systems · 3 topics
Boundary Surveying and Property Law
- Principles of Boundary Law · 3 topics
- Property Descriptions and Conveyances · 3 topics
- Public Land Survey System (PLSS) · 3 topics
Mapping, Plats, and Spatial Data Representation
- Plats, Maps, and Drawings · 3 topics
- Topographic Mapping · 3 topics
- Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry · 3 topics
Construction, Engineering, and Specialty Surveys
- Construction Surveying · 3 topics
- Route and Horizontal/Vertical Curves · 3 topics
- Geodetic and High-Precision Surveys · 3 topics
Professional Practice, Standards, and Ethics
- Professional and Legal Responsibilities · 3 topics
- Business and Project Management · 3 topics
- Safety and Standards of Practice · 3 topics
Fundamentals of Surveying Exam (FS) flashcards
365 question-and-answer cards across 7 subject decks, each shown in full on its subject page.
- Mathematics, Statistics, and Geodesy — 54 cards
- Field Data Acquisition and Reduction — 50 cards
- Geospatial Systems and Coordinate Geometry — 50 cards
- Boundary Surveying and Property Law — 50 cards
- Mapping, Plats, and Spatial Data Representation — 60 cards
- Construction, Engineering, and Specialty Surveys — 51 cards
- Professional Practice, Standards, and Ethics — 50 cards
Fundamentals of Surveying Exam (FS) syllabus FAQ
What subjects are in the Fundamentals of Surveying Exam (FS) syllabus?
Fundamentals of Surveying Exam (FS) covers 7 subjects: Mathematics, Statistics, and Geodesy, Field Data Acquisition and Reduction, Geospatial Systems and Coordinate Geometry, Boundary Surveying and Property Law, Mapping, Plats, and Spatial Data Representation, Construction, Engineering, and Specialty Surveys and Professional Practice, Standards, and Ethics.
How many chapters and topics are in the Fundamentals of Surveying Exam (FS) syllabus?
22 chapters and 72 topics, broken down further into 149 sub-topics, across 7 subjects. Field Data Acquisition and Reduction is the largest subject, with 13 topics in 4 chapters.
Are there Fundamentals of Surveying Exam (FS) flashcards?
Yes — 365 question-and-answer flashcards in 7 subject decks. Each deck is printed in full on its subject page here, and the same cards are in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.
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