Geomatics Workshops Course Descriptions FEMA/NFIP for Land Surveyors and Engineers – 8 Professional Development Hours This course provides a comprehensive examination of the ever changing concepts and regulations associated with development in or near FEMA regulated floodplains. The surveyor or engineer will gain a thorough understanding of the proper steps to take when dealing with existing or proposed development in or near a floodplain. Topics covered will include: reading floodplain maps, understanding National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) rules, the FEMA Elevation Certificate, Letters of Map Change, Un-numbered A zones, the Certified Floodplain Surveyor (CFS) program, the FEMA Map Modernization program, FEMA website, and flood determinations, other topics. Most topics include hands on exercises to give the student real world examples that cover the most common situations. Upon completion of this course, the student will have an extensive knowledge of the FEMA and NFIP requirements with an understanding completing a variety of FEMA forms and other aspects of surveying or design in or near floodplains. Instructor – William Tingle, PG, CFM, CPESC Sediment and Erosion Control for Engineers – 8 Professional Development Hours The erosion control course provides the student with a comprehensive overview as well as in-depth descriptions of the activities required in planning and design of erosion control measures and accompanying construction activities. The course topics include, introduction of the natural erosion process, how to design erosion control plans and specifications, federal NPDES requirements, calculating soil loss, use of vegetation in site stabilization, design of stable channels and determining storm water runoff. Students will design a sediment and erosion control plan for a site. Instructor – William Tingle, PG, CFM, CPESC Subdivision Planning for Engineers - 16 Professional Development Hours The subdivision planning course is a two-day course intended to give the participant a complete overview of the subdivision planning process. Students will become familiar with all aspects of subdivision design, from general planning and conceptual phase ideas, to actually designing a subdivision including road design, storm drainage/detention design, water/sanitary sewer, lot layout and cost estimates. Students will actually apply the skills and concepts presented, in the design of a subdivision which will be presented to the class at the end of the second day. Upon completion of this course the student will have a comprehensive knowledge of the subdivision design process and can take the practical skills back to apply to real world situations. An outline of the course is attached. Instructor – Fred Gore, PE, RLS Wetlands for Engineers – 8 Professional Development Hours An understanding of wetlands is increasingly important for engineers and other professionals. This course will acquaint students with the changed perception of wetlands in North America, contemporary definitions of wetlands and types of wetlands found on this continent. The course provides a broad understanding of why wetlands play an increasingly important role in site considerations, and how they are identified. Upon completion of this course, students will understand and be familiar with: key federal legislation and publications that has led to increasing protection, The broad characteristics of wetlands and their values to human society, speak with more authority about freshwater wetland delineation, be familiar with important federal or state legislation that must be considered during project design, be exposed to the perils of ignoring wetlands during project design, understand the key technical indicators for inland wetlands. Students will be able to speak with confidence to wetland scientists, as well as to state and federal permitting authorities about resource evaluations and potential project. Instructor – Patrick Garner, PLS Practical Hydrology for Engineers – 8 Professional Development Hours This course provides the student with an in depth description of all aspects of practical hydrology that may be applied in everyday use. The course begins with a brief overview of the background and history of hydrology and the majority of the course is geared towards understanding the basic principles and real world applications of standard practices. Topics covered include watershed delineation, use of topographic mapping, use of various precipitation data, coefficients of runoff, methods of determining runoff, hydrology for flood plain studies, and water quality. Strong emphasis is placed on the methods to design and size culverts, channels and other storm water facilities. Instructors – Patrick Garner, PLS, Fred Gore, PE, RLS