Texas General Land Office: Archives and Records Department Virtual Tour
Time limit: 90 days
3 credits
Instructor: Bridget Brundrett
Full course description
Course Overview
This innovative virtual tour provides unprecedented access to the Texas General Land Office Archives and Records Department, offering professional development for surveyors while serving the broader public interest in Texas history. Through expert-guided virtual exploration, participants will discover the rich heritage preserved within the TGLO's secure facilities, from Spanish colonial land grants to modern surveying practices.
Professional Benefits
CEU credits for qualified surveyors
Access to expert archival knowledge
Practical research skills development
Historical context for modern practice
Learning Outcomes
By completing this course, participants will:
Understand historical and modern boundary laws.
Watch experts interpret historical field notes and land grant documentation.
Navigate the GLO's extensive map and document collection.
Apply historical context to modern surveying challenges.
Identify key resources for land ownership and genealogical research.
Module Breakdown
Target Audience
- Professional Surveyors
- Researchers
- History Enthusiasts
- General Public
Technical Requirements
- High-speed internet connection
- Modern web browser
- Audio capability
- Optional: printer for supplementary materials
Note: This course awards 3 CEU-certified credit hours. Course access begins immediately upon registration, and content is self-paced within 90 days. Participants are responsible for verifying acceptance with their individual state licensing board.
For registration assistance, contact Shelby Sharpe at shelby.sharpe@tamucc.edu
A Conrad Blucher Institute for Surveying and Science Professional Development Course ©