This is a course catalog for Adulting Academy. Each section is prefaced with an explanation as to how that subject relates to bettering the learners. Each course is numbered much like a university might number their courses. The higher the first digit, the more advanced the course.

While some of the courses are listed as multi-part classes, each one may be taken as a stand-alone class without having taken the prerequisite course(s) with the approval of the instructor. The instructor will assess the knowledge of the proposed learner and assign pre-work/material to ensure said learner will benefit from the material covered.

Every course is tailored to the specific set of learners being taught. Elements like learning environment, regional differences (county regs etc.), and learners’ knowledge level are used to ensure the maximum learning potential for any given offering. Specific handouts, power points, or other course materials are currently unavailable.

Communication Courses
- COMM 1000 – Fundamentals of Communication.
  - COMM 1010 – The What and Why of Communication (1 hr.). CE Broker #20-1130984
  - COMM 1020 – The Self, Perception, and Communication (2 hrs.). CE Broker #20-1130980
  - COMM 1030 – Culture and Communication (1 hr.). CE Broker #20-1130986
- COMM 1100 – Elements of Communication.
  - COMM 1110 – Language and Communication (2 hrs.). CE Broker #20-1130966
  - COMM 1120 – Nonverbal Communication (2 hrs.). CE Broker #20-1130970
  - COMM 1130 – Elementary Listening (1 hr.). CE Broker #20-1130952
  - COMM 1131 – Intermediate Listening (2 hrs.). CE Broker #20-1130974
  - COMM 1132 – Advanced Listening (2 hrs.). CE Broker #20-1130960
- COMM 2000 – Public Speaking
- COMM 3000 – Persuasion
- COMM 4000 – Alternative Dispute Resolution
  - COMM 4100 – Negotiation
  - COMM 4200 – Mediation
  - COMM 4300 – Facilitation
Survey Courses
- SURV 1000 – Elementary Surveying
  - SURV 1010 – Land Survey Background (3 hrs.) CE Broker #20-1130978
  - SURV 1020 – Easements, Rules, and Guidelines (2 hrs.) CE Broker #20-1130976
  - SURV 1030 – Ordering a Survey (1 hr.) CE Broker #20-1130958
  - SURV 1035 – How a Survey is Completed (1 hr.) CE Broker #20-1130962
  - SURV 1040 – Map Reading (2 hrs.) CE Broker #20-1130972
  - SURV 1050 – Floodplain Basics (1 hr.) CE Broker #20-1130954
  - SURV 1051 – Elevation Certificates (2 hrs.) CE Broker #20-1130956
  - SURV 1060 – Elementary Developments (1 hr.) CE Broker #20-1130982
  - SURV 1061 – Intermediate Developments (2 hrs.) CE Broker #20-1130968
  - SURV 1070 – Basic Legal Descriptions (1 hr.) CE Broker #20-1130950
  - SURV 1071 – Intermediate Legal Descriptions (2 hrs.) CE Broker #20-1130964
- SURV 2000 – Intermediate Surveying
Older classes (still offered through 12/31/2024)
- The Subdivision Process (2 hrs.) CE Broker #20-919260
- How a survey is Completed (2 hrs.) CE Broker #20-919244
- Working with Legal Descriptions (3 hrs.) CE Broker #20-919256
- Finding Property Corners (4 hrs.) CE Broker #20-919264
- Floodplains (3 hrs.) CE Broker #20-919238
- Survey 101 (3 hrs.) CE Broker #20-919248
- Survey 102 (3 hrs.) CE Broker #20-919252
Resources

Communication Courses

“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place” George Bernard Shaw

If one were to examine the job of a Realtor, one would likely find that the base component is communication. Whether they are preparing a contract, discussing the particulars of a listing, or even showing a home, it all breaks down to communication.

It is commonly assumed that a person learns to communicate from an early age. And while this is somewhat true, it doesn’t ensure “effective communication.” A competent communicator understands how to effectively and appropriately communicate and can use and adapt that knowledge to various contexts (Coleman, King, & Turner, 2019). For someone to become a competent communicator, they must make a conscious decision to learn how to do so and to execute that knowledge.

The study of communication is typically necessary to become an effective or competent communicator. These classes (1XXX level) are based on the College Course, “Fundamentals of Communication.” They are a sequence of courses that will expand the learners’ knowledge of good communication practices. While they are a sequence, they are also designed to be a stand-alone course; it would be helpful but unnecessary to take each course in order.

COMM 1000 – Fundamentals of Communication

The information within the courses under this section are supported with lectures, notes, and handouts. Access to several open-source textbooks (see resources) will also be provided. Adulting Academy has an online LMS that may provide additional reference material as needed.

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COMM 1010 – The What and Why of Communication (1 hr.)

CE Broker #20-1130984

Introduction

Purpose of Course

This course will introduce the learners to elementary elements of effective communication and how they relate to real estate transactions.

Course Description

This course lays a foundation of vocabulary and concepts key to studying communication. It will cover models of communication as well as contextual scenarios. It will explain what communication competence is and cover some myths surrounding communication.

Target Audience

Tennessee Realtors that would benefit from studying communications.

Knowledge and Skill Prerequisites

The following knowledge and skill prerequisites are required from the participants:

English language skills

Delivery Methods

This course is a single 1-hour module.

Information delivery takes place in a classroom setting as an interactive lecture. Graphic augmentation of the lecture content uses Prezi, PowerPoint, or slides/handouts. (Instructor will modify depending on available technology in the room and the level of knowledge of the amassed students).

Information delivery takes place on Zoom (with a Proctor – according to TREC guidelines outlined on the TREC website https://www.tn.gov/commerce/regboards/trec/education.html) as an interactive lecture. Graphic augmentation of the lecture content uses Prezi, PowerPoint, or slides/handouts. (Instructor will modify based on the level of knowledge of the amassed students).

Course Overview

Course Goals

Given access to the appropriate information, the participant should be able to:

Explain the differences between the linear and transactional models.
identify and explain the different contexts (intrapersonal, interpersonal, dyadic, small group…)
discuss the various elements needed to be mastered to become a “competent communicator.”
State the differences between “truth” and “myth” in communication.

Learning Environment

The course will be offered in any venue that “contains adequate space, seating, and equipment” (TREC Rule 1260-05-.03(1)(b)) and not prohibited by TREC Rule 1260-05-.06(1)(a) “conducted in a facility which is also utilized for conducting business of a broker or brokerage firm.” OR Via online portal (such as Zoom) in adherence with the guidelines outlined on the TREC website https://www.tn.gov/commerce/regboards/trec/education.html.

The layout and equipment availability will dictate the use of overhead projection or paper/digital handouts.

Course Outline

Module/Lesson	Objective
Module 1: What and Why	The leaners should be able to discuss the various elements of competent communication
Lesson 1: Communication Models	The participants should be able to explain the differences between the linear and transactional models
Lesson 2: Communication Contexts	The participants should be able to identify and explain the different contexts (intrapersonal, interpersonal, dyadic, small group…)
Lesson 3: Communication Competence	The participants should be able to discuss the various elements needed to be mastered to become a “competent communicator.”
Lesson 4: Communication Myths	The participants should be able to correctly state the differences between “truth” and “myth” in dealing with communication.
Summary

Approximate Module Duration

Module	Approximate Duration (Minutes)
Module 1: What and Why	50
Total Module Duration	60 minutes

Approximate Course Duration

The total duration for COMM 1010 is 1 hour (50 minutes of instruction with 10 minutes of breaks).

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COMM 1020 – The Self, Perception, and Communication (2 hrs.)

CE Broker #20-1130980

Introduction

Purpose of Course

This course will explain how perception (self-perception and outward perceptions) impact communication.

Course Description

This course delves into the elements of perception and expands on how these can affect if/how communication is done. It examines gender, empathy, emotional intelligence, and identity to ascertain how to compensate for perception variances when communicating.

Target Audience

Tennessee Realtors that would benefit from studying communications.

Knowledge and Skill Prerequisites

The following knowledge and skill prerequisites are required from the participants:

English language skills

Delivery Methods

This course consists of two 1-hour modules.

Information delivery takes place on Zoom (with a Proctor – according to TREC guidelines as outlined on the TREC website https://www.tn.gov/commerce/regboards/trec/education.html) as an interactive lecture. Graphic augmentation of the lecture content uses Prezi, PowerPoint, or slides/handouts. (Instructor will modify based on the level of knowledge of the amassed students).

Course Overview

Course Goals

The participant should be able to:

Explain what self-concept is and how it impacts communication.
Elaborate on what self-concept is and how gendered communication relates.
Identify the difference between sympathy and empathy and clarify their roles in communication.
Explain how emotional intelligence, perception checking, and managing identity are integral to competent communication.

Learning Environment

The layout and equipment availability will dictate the use of overhead projection or paper/digital handouts.

Course Outline

Module/Lesson	Objective
Module 1: Self	The learners should be able to explain self-concept and how it impacts communication.
Lesson 1: The Self-Concept	The participants should be able to elaborate on what self-concept is.
Lesson 2: Gendered Communication	The participants should be able to explain the differences between “sex” and “gender” and identify masculine and feminine communication traits.
Lesson 3: Empathy	The participants should be able to identify the difference between sympathy and empathy and clarify their roles in communication.
Summary
Module/Lesson	Objective
Module 2: Perception	Learners should be able to discuss the effects of perception on communication and methods of perception checking.
Lesson 1: Emotional Intelligence	The participants should be able to: Explain the elements of EQ. Identify what an amygdala hijack is
Lesson 2: Perception Checking	The participants should be able to: Distinguish between perception and “reality.” Discuss the stages of perception checking
Lesson 3: Identity Management	The participants should be able to: Explain the elements of identity. Clarify how identity influences communication in various contexts
Summary

Approximate Module Duration

Module	Approximate Duration (Minutes)
Module 1: Self	50
Module 2: Perception	50
Total Module Duration	120 minutes

Approximate Course Duration

The total duration for COMM 1020 is 2 hours (100 minutes of instruction with 20 minutes of breaks).

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COMM 1030 – Culture and Communication (1 hr.)

CE Broker #20-1130986

Introduction

Purpose of Course

This course is intended to identify and explain the different elements of various cultures that impact communication.

Course Description

This course looks at variations cultures and co-cultures have in styles of communication. It intends to build communication competence by identifying the pitfalls of communicating with people from cultures other than that of the communicator.

Target Audience

Tennessee Realtors that would benefit from studying communications.

Knowledge and Skill Prerequisites

The following knowledge and skill prerequisites are required from the participants:

English language skills

Delivery Methods

This course consists of one 1-hour module.

Course Overview

Course Goals

After completing this section, students should be able to:

Describe what it means to be a provisional communicator.
Understand the differences between cultures.
Explain the barriers to communication among cultures.
Elaborate on how to become a competent communicator.

Learning Environment

The layout and availability of equipment will dictate the use of overhead projection or paper/digital handouts.

Course Outline

Module/Lesson	Objective
Module 1: Cultural Communication	The leaners should be able to discuss how cultural differences impact communication
Lesson 1: Culture and Behavior	The participants should be able to correctly state the differences between “truth” and “myth” in communication.
Lesson 2: Cultural Differences	The participants should be able to discuss the various elements of communication that differ between cultures
Lesson 3: The learners should be able to discuss how cultural differences impact communication	The participants should be able to list the barriers to intercultural communication.
Lesson 4: Cultural Communication Competence	The participants should be able to correctly state the differences between “truth” and “myth” in dealing with communication.
Summary

Approximate Module Duration

Module	Approximate Duration (Minutes)
Module 1: What and Why	50
Total Module Duration	60 minutes

Approximate Course Duration

Total duration for COMM 1030 is 1 hour (50 minutes of instruction with 10 minutes of breaks).

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COMM 1100 – Elements of Communication

COMM 1110 – Language and Communication (2 hrs.)

CE Broker #20-1130966

Introduction

Purpose of Course

This course is intended to educate learners on how language impacts effective communication.

Course Description

This course examines several factors regarding language and how to utilize this information to become a competent communicator.

Target Audience

Tennessee Realtors that would benefit from studying communications.

Knowledge and Skill Prerequisites

The following knowledge and skill prerequisites are required from the participants:

English language skills

Delivery Methods

This course consists of two 1-hour modules.

Course Overview

Course Goals

The participant should be able to:

Explain the nature of language.
Expound on how language has power.
Describe various factors that can cause misunderstandings.
Describe Disruptive language and how to avoid it.

Learning Environment

The layout and equipment availability will dictate the use of overhead projection or paper/digital handouts.

Course Outline

Module/Lesson	Objective
Module 1: Language Basics	The learners should be able to explain how language frames communication.
Lesson 1: The Nature of Language	The participants should be able to expound on the rules of language.
Lesson 2: The Power of Language	The participants should be able to explain how language’s power impacts communication
Summary

Module/Lesson	Objective
Module 2: Misunderstandings and disruption	Learners should be able to discuss the effects of perception on communication and methods of perception checking.
Lesson 1: Misunderstandings and ways to avoid them	The participants should be able to describe various misunderstandings and elaborate on how to avoid them.
Lesson 3: Disruptive Language	The participants should be able to talk about types of disruptive language.
Summary

Approximate Module Duration

Module	Approximate Duration (Minutes)
Module 1: Language Basie	50
Module 2: Perception	50
Total Module Duration	120 minutes

Approximate Course Duration

The total duration for COMM 1110 is 2 hours (100 minutes of instruction with 20 minutes of breaks).

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COMM 1120 – Nonverbal Communication (2 hrs.)

CE Broker #20-1130970

Introduction

Purpose of Course

This course examines nonverbal communication elements and their impact on effective communication.

Course Description

This course looks at the types and styles of nonverbal communication. It delves into how culture affects the different elements that make up nonverbal communication and how these elements impact effective communication.

Target Audience

Tennessee Realtors that would benefit from studying communications.

Knowledge and Skill Prerequisites

The following knowledge and skill prerequisites are required from the participants:

English language skills

Delivery Methods

This course consists of two 1-hour modules.

Course Overview

Course Goals

The participant should be able to:

Explain what nonverbal communication is.
Discuss the different functions of nonverbal communication.
Describe the different types of nonverbal communication.
Explain how culture impacts nonverbal communication.

Learning Environment

The layout and availability of equipment will dictate the use of overhead projection or paper/digital handouts.

Course Outline

Module/Lesson	Objective
Module 1: Introduction	The learners should be able to explain nonverbal communication and its importance to communication.
Lesson 1: Nonverbal Cues	The participants should be able to elaborate on what nonverbal communication is.
Lesson 2: Functions of Nonverbal	The participants should be able to explain the different functions of nonverbal communication.
Summary

Module/Lesson	Objective
Module 2: Types of Nonverbal	Learners should be able to discuss the various types of nonverbal communication and how they impact effective communication.
Lesson 1: Types of nonverbal communication.	The participants should be able to list the various types of nonverbal communication and explain each.
Lesson 2: Influences on nonverbal communication	The participants should be able to: Determine how culture and gender affect nonverbal communication.Discuss how to improve nonverbal confidence
Summary

Approximate Module Duration

Module	Approximate Duration (Minutes)
Module 1: Introduction	50
Module 2: Types of Nonverbal	50
Total Module Duration	120 minutes

Approximate Course Duration

The total duration for COMM 1120 is 2 hours (100 minutes of instruction with 20 minutes of breaks).

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COMM 1130 – Elementary Listening (1 hr.)

CE Broker #20-1130952

Introduction

This is part one of a multipart class that builds upon each other.

Purpose of Course

This course is intended to introduce the learners to effective listening. This is part 1 of a three-section course.

Course Description

This course examines the fundamental notion of listening. It elaborates that it is not “natural” and must be learned. The course is designed to enhance the learners’ ability to listen effectively.

Target Audience

Tennessee Realtors that would benefit from studying communications.

Knowledge and Skill Prerequisites

The following knowledge and skill prerequisites are required from the participants:

English language skills

Delivery Methods

This course consists of one 1-hour module.

Course Overview

Course Goals

The participant should be able to:

Differentiate between listening and hearing.
Explain the stages of listening.
Talk about the challenges of effective listening.
Elaborate on the reasons for poor listening.

Learning Environment

The layout and equipment availability will dictate the use of overhead projection or paper/digital handouts.

Course Outline

Module/Lesson	Objective
Module 1: Listening	The leaners should be able to explain what listening is and what impacts it.
Lesson 1: Misconceptions	The participants should be able to elaborate on some of the many myths of listening.
Lesson 2: Challenges	The participants should be able to explain the different challenges to effective listening.
Lesson 3: Reasons for Poor Listening	The participants should be able to list the reasons for poor listening and explain each.
Summary

Approximate Module Duration

Module	Approximate Duration (Minutes)
Module 1: Self	50
Total Module Duration	60 minutes

Approximate Course Duration

The total duration for COMM 1130 is 1 hour (50 minutes of instruction with 10 minutes of breaks).

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COMM 1131 – Intermediate Listening (2 hrs.)

CE Broker #20-1130974

Introduction

Prerequisite

COMM 1130 or approval of instructor

Purpose of Course

This course is intended to teach the learners various listening tools. This is part 2 of a three-section course.

Course Description

This course delves deeper into listening and covers the what and how of listening types.

Target Audience

Tennessee Realtors that would benefit from studying communications.

Knowledge and Skill Prerequisites

The following knowledge and skill prerequisites are required from the participants:

English language skills

Delivery Methods

This course consists of two 1-hour modules.

Course Overview

Course Goals

The participant should be able to:

List the types of listening.
Explain active listening and its benefits.
Evaluate the tools to active listening.

Learning Environment

The layout and equipment availability will dictate the use of overhead projection or paper/digital handouts.

Course Outline

Module/Lesson	Objective
Module 1: Types of Listening	The learners should be able to explain self-concept and how it impacts communication.
Lesson 1: The Self-Concept	The participants should be able to elaborate on what self-concept is.
Lesson 2: Gendered Communication	The participants should be able to explain the differences between “sex” and “gender” and identify masculine and feminine communication traits.
Lesson 3: Empathy	The participants should be able to identify the difference between sympathy and empathy and clarify their roles in communication.
Summary

Module/Lesson	Objective
Module 2: Active Listening	Learners should be able to discuss how active listening can benefit effective communication.
Lesson 1: Signs of Active Listening (nonverbal)	The participants should be able to list various nonverbal signs of active listening
Lesson 2: Signs of Active Listening (verbal)	The participants should be able to explain how to utilize the tools of active listening to be better listeners.
Lesson 3: Coping with Emotion	The participants should be able to elaborate on means of coping with emotionally charged situations with regards to listening.
Summary

Approximate Module Duration

Module	Approximate Duration (Minutes)
Module 1: Types of Listening	50
Module 2: Active Listening	50
Total Module Duration	120 minutes

Approximate Course Duration

The total duration for COMM 1131 is 2 hours (100 minutes of instruction with 20 minutes of breaks).

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COMM 1132 – Advanced Listening (2 hrs.)

CE Broker #20-1130960

Introduction

Prerequisite

COMM 1130 & COMM 1131

Purpose of Course

This course is intended to teach the learners various listening tools. This is part 3 of a three-section course.

Course Description

This course uses the combined information from the two previous sections to empower the learners to become effective listeners. This section is a “hands-on” segment. It uses activities and discussions to reinforce the information previously taught.

Target Audience

Tennessee Realtors that would benefit from studying communications.

Knowledge and Skill Prerequisites

The following knowledge and skill prerequisites are required from the participants:

English language skills

Delivery Methods

This course consists of one 2-hour module.

Course Overview

Course Goals

The participant should be able to:

Demonstrate the various techniques and tools necessary for effective listening.

Learning Environment

The layout and equipment availability will dictate the use of overhead projection or paper/digital handouts.

Course Outline

Module/Lesson	Objective
Module 1: Listening Practice	The learners should be able to show how to employ various listening skills.
Activity 1: Restating	The participants will demonstrate how to use: Nonverbal elements to reinforce active listening. Paraphrase and summarize effectively. Use reflecting skills to build rapport.
Activity 2: Clarifying	The participants will demonstrate how to: Ask questions effectively. Check their perceptions. Restate or reframe to ensure clarifications.
Activity 3: Empathy	The participants should be able to acknowledge emotions while not enflaming the issues.
Summary

Approximate Module Duration

Module	Approximate Duration (Minutes)
Module 1: Listening Practice	100
Total Module Duration	120 minutes

Approximate Course Duration

The total duration for COMM 1132 is 2 hours (100 minutes of instruction with 20 minutes of breaks).

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Survey Courses

“There’s a popular misconception that property boundaries are based on coordinates that surveyors can simply ‘walk to’ with our instruments. The reality is that, while physical coordination of monuments is easier than it’s ever been, property boundaries often need to be determined based on evidence and plans that are old, decrepit, and done with different technology and expectations than we have today.” ~ Mark Mason

One of the primary roles of a Realtor is to educate their clients in all things relating to their transaction. There’s an age-old adage, “Those who know, do; those who understand, teach.” Understanding land surveying permits the Realtor to effectively enlighten their clients.

SURV 1000 – Elementary Surveying

The courses in this section are intended to explain the rudimentary basics of land surveying.

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SURV 1010 – Land Survey Background (3 hrs.)

Introduction

CE Broker #20-1130978

Purpose of Course

This is part 1 of a multi-part class designed to introduce the learners to an overview of what a surveyor does. This portion of the course intends to present the learners with the history of surveying, survey terminology, and the basic math used in surveying.

Course Description

There is a common misconception among most people (and many Realtors) of what a surveyor does. Part 1 of this course teaches Realtors the basics of land surveying.

Target Audience

Tennessee Realtors who may need to call upon the services of a surveyor.

Knowledge and Skill Prerequisites

The following knowledge and skill prerequisites are required from the participants:

English language skills
Proficient with a standard calculator

Delivery Methods

This course is divided into 3 modules. Each module is comprised of individual lessons conveying information required for subsequent lessons.

Information delivery takes place on Zoom (with a Proctor – pursuant to TREC guidelines as outlined on the TREC website https://www.tn.gov/commerce/regboards/trec/education.html) as an interactive lecture. Graphic augmentation of the lecture content uses Prezi, PowerPoint, or slides/handouts. (Instructor will modify based on the level of knowledge of the amassed students).

Course Overview

Course Goals

The participant should be able to:

Discuss the history of surveying.
Define various terms used by surveyors.
Identify the variables that go into the calculation of property boundaries.

Learning Environment

The layout and equipment availability will dictate the use of overhead projection or paper/digital handouts.

Course Outline

Module/Lesson	Objective
Module 1: History	The leaners should be able to explain the history of surveying.
Lesson 1: History	The learners should be able to explain the history of surveying.
Summary
Module/Lesson	Objective
Module 2: Terminology	The learners should be able to describe the mathematical concepts utilized in surveying.
Lesson 1: Terminology	The participants should be able to define various terms utilized by surveyors.
Summary
Module/Lesson	Objective
Module 3: Mathematics	The learners should be able to describe the mathematical concepts utilized in surveying.
Lesson 1: Mathematics	The participants should be able to identify the variables that go into calculating property boundaries and list the three levels of accuracy as defined by the State of Tennessee.
Summary

Approximate Module Duration

Module	Approximate Duration (Minutes)
Module 1: History	75
Module 2: Terminology	50
Module 3: Mathematics	25
Total Module Duration	180 minutes

Approximate Course Duration

The total duration for the SURV 1010 course is 3 hours (150 minutes of instruction with 30 minutes of breaks).

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SURV 1020 – Easements, Rules, and Guidelines (2 hrs.)

CE Broker #20-1130976

Introduction

Purpose of Course

This is part 2 of a multi-part class designed to introduce the learners to an overview of what a surveyor does. This portion of the course intends to explain easements and delves into some rules and guidelines governing land surveying.

Course Description

There is a common misconception among most people (and many Realtors) of what a surveyor does. Part 2 of this course teaches Realtors the intricacies of easements and the rules and guidelines that govern land surveying.

Target Audience

Tennessee Realtors who may need to call upon the services of a surveyor.

Knowledge and Skill Prerequisites

The following knowledge and skill prerequisites are required from the participants:

English language skills

Delivery Methods

This course is divided into 3 modules. Each module is comprised of individual lessons conveying information required for subsequent lessons.

Course Overview

Course Goals

Given access to the appropriate tools, the participant should be able to:

Describe what an easement is and its potential uses.
Recite the key elements in the hierarchy of evidence employed by surveyors.
Discuss the elements required for an adverse possession claim.
Differentiate between adverse possession and prescriptive rights.

Learning Environment

The layout and equipment availability will dictate the use of overhead projection or paper/digital handouts.

Course Outline

Module/Lesson	Objective
Module 1: Easements	The learners should be able to: Describe uses for easements. Differentiate between an easement and a right of way. Explain the difference between an easement and fee simple use.
Lesson 1: Easements	The leaners should be able to define various survey-related terms.
Summary
Module/Lesson	Objective
Module 2: Rules and Guidelines	The participants should be able to: Recite the key elements of the evidentiary hierarchy employed by surveyors. Describe the requirements for an adverse possession or prescriptive right claim.
Lesson 1: Rules and Guidelines	The participants should be able to: Recite the key elements of the evidentiary hierarchy employed by surveyors.Describe the requirements for an adverse possession or prescriptive right claim.
Summary

Approximate Module Duration

Module	Approximate Duration (Minutes)
Module 1: Easements	50
Module 2: Rules and Guidelines	50
Total Module Duration	120 minutes

Approximate Course Duration

Total duration for the SURV 1020 course is 2 hours (100 minutes of instruction with 20 minutes of breaks).

SURV 1030 – Ordering a Survey (1 hr.)

CE Broker #20-1130958

Introduction

Purpose of Course

This is part 3 of a multi-part class designed to introduce the learners to an overview of what a surveyor does. This portion of the course intends to enlighten the learner on how to order a survey.

Course Description

There is a common misconception among most people (and many Realtors) of what a surveyor does. Part 3 of this course teaches Realtors how to navigate the needed information to effectively order a survey.

Target Audience

Tennessee Realtors who may need to call upon the services of a surveyor.

Knowledge and Skill Prerequisites

The following knowledge and skill prerequisites are required from the participants:

English language skills

Delivery Methods

This is a single-module class.

Course Overview

Course Goals

Given access to the appropriate tools, the participant should be able to:

Describe what an easement is and its potential uses.
Recite the key elements in the hierarchy of evidence employed by surveyors.
Discuss the elements required for an adverse possession claim.
Differentiate between adverse possession and prescriptive rights.

Learning Environment

The layout and equipment availability will dictate the use of overhead projection or paper/digital handouts.

Course Outline

Module/Lesson	Objective
Module 1: Ordering	Learners should be able to order a survey appropriate to satisfy a client’s needs.
Lesson 1:	The participants should be able to identify the variables that affect the cost of a survey and order a survey that accurately meets their client’s needs.
Summary

Approximate Module Duration

Module	Approximate Duration (Minutes)
Module 1: Ordering	50
Total Module Duration	60 minutes

Approximate Course Duration

The total duration for the SURV 1030 course is 1 hour (50 minutes of instruction with 10 minutes of breaks).

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SURV 1035 – How a Survey is Completed (1 hr.)

CE Broker #20-1130962

Introduction

Purpose of Course

This is a 1-hour course designed to explain the basics of a survey from order to completion.

Course Description

A bit of “mystery” may exist surrounding what a surveyor does. This course provides a basic understanding of land surveying and educates the learners on what goes into performing a land survey.

Target Audience

Tennessee Realtors who may need to call upon the services of a surveyor.

Knowledge and Skill Prerequisites

The following knowledge and skill prerequisites are required from the participants:

English language skills

Delivery Methods

This is a single-module class.

Course Overview

Course Goals

Given access to the appropriate tools, the participant should be able to:

Describe what an easement is and its potential uses.
Recite the key elements in the hierarchy of evidence employed by surveyors.
Discuss the elements required for an adverse possession claim.
Differentiate between adverse possession and prescriptive rights.

Learning Environment

The layout and equipment availability will dictate the use of overhead projection or paper/digital handouts.

Course Outline

Module/Lesson	Objective
Module 1: How it is done	Learners should be able to explain to their clients what goes into a survey.
Lesson 1:	The participants should be able to identify the elements needed to perform a land survey and explain this to their clients.
Summary

Approximate Module Duration

Module	Approximate Duration (Minutes)
Module 1: How it is done	50
Total Module Duration	60 minutes

Approximate Course Duration

The total duration for the SURV 1035 course is 1 hour (50 minutes of instruction with 10 minutes of breaks).

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SURV 1040 – Map Reading (2 hrs.)

CE Broker #20-1130972

Introduction

Purpose of Course

This two-hour course will broaden a Realtor’s understanding of maps/plats and how to read them.

Course Description

There are many elements of a map or plat that are not necessarily understood by the layperson. This course sets out to remedy this by explaining the various elements of a map and/or plat, focusing on survey plats.

Target Audience

Tennessee Realtors who may need to call upon the services of a surveyor.

Knowledge and Skill Prerequisites

The following knowledge and skill prerequisites are required from the participants:

English language skills

Delivery Methods

This is a single-module class.

The delivery of information takes place in a classroom setting as an interactive lecture. Graphic augmentation of the lecture content uses Prezi, PowerPoint, or slides/handouts. (Instructor will modify depending on available technology in the room and the level of knowledge of the amassed students).

Course Overview

Course Goals

The participant should be able to:

Correctly identify planimetric features on a map.
Interpret elevations from contour data.
Calculate the approximate slope of the property from contours.

Learning Environment

The layout and equipment availability will dictate the use of overhead projection or paper/digital handouts.

Course Outline

Module/Lesson	Objective
Module 1: Map Reading	Learners should be able to correctly read a map.
Lesson 1: Planimetric	The participants should be able to explain the various planimetric components shown on a map and how they are represented thereon.
Lesson 2: Topographic	The learners should be able to interpret contour data and identify various features defined by them.
Summary

Approximate Module Duration

Module	Approximate Duration (Minutes)
Module 1: Map Reading	100
Total Module Duration	120 minutes

Approximate Course Duration

The total duration for the SURV 1040 course is 2 hours (100 minutes of instruction with 20 minutes of breaks).

SURV 1050 – Floodplain Basics (1 hr.)

CE Broker #20-1130954

Introduction

Purpose of Course

This course introduces the learners to floodplains and how they impact property.

Course Description

Flood insurance is often required for land found within a special flood hazard area. Understanding these and how they impact development is key in determining if a property is appropriate for a client.

Target Audience

Tennessee Realtors may sell land located within a special flood hazard area.

Knowledge and Skill Prerequisites

The following knowledge and skill prerequisites are required from the participants:

English language skills

Delivery Methods

This course is one module. Each module is comprised of individual lessons conveying information required for subsequent lessons.

Course Overview

Course Goals

Given access to the appropriate tools, the participant should be able to:

Name and define floodplain features and FEMA terms.
Identify the boundaries of a specific property’s 100-year and 500-year special flood hazard areas with a GIS website.
Identify the boundaries of the 100-year and 500-year special flood hazard areas for a specific property with FEMA’s website.

Learning Environment

The layout and equipment availability will dictate the use of overhead projection or paper/digital handouts.

Course Outline

Module/Lesson	Objective
Module 1: Background Information	The participants should be able to: Access state or local GIS to determine if a property is located within a special flood hazard area. Access FEMA’s website to determine if a property is located within a special flood hazard area.
Lesson 1: Nomenclature	The participants should be able to: Name the elements of a flood zone. State the variables and terms used to complete an Elevation Certificate. Define what a special flood hazard area is.
Lesson 2: Online Resources	The participants should be able to: Access state or local GIS to determine if a property is located within a special flood hazard area.Access FEMA’s website to determine if a property is located within a special flood hazard area.
Summary

Approximate Module Duration

Module	Approximate Duration (Minutes)
Module 1: History	50
Total Module Duration	60 minutes

Approximate Course Duration

The total duration for the SURV 1050 course is 1 hour (50 minutes of instruction with 10 minutes of breaks).

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SURV 1051 – Elevation Certificates (2 hrs.)

CE Broker #20-1130956

Introduction

Purpose of Course

This course is designed to introduce the learners to elevation certificates and how to read them.

Course Description

When flood insurance is required, an elevation certificate is often needed to determine the insurance rate. Realtors are often called upon to explain the forms; the best way to learn is to do it. This course will teach the learners to interpret elevation certificates.

Target Audience

Tennessee Realtors who may sell land located within a special flood hazard area.

Knowledge and Skill Prerequisites

The following knowledge and skill prerequisites are required from the participants:

English language skills
Proficient with a standard calculator

Delivery Methods

This course is divided into two modules. Each module is comprised of individual lessons conveying information required for subsequent lessons.

Course Overview

Course Goals

Given access to the appropriate tools, the participant should be able to:

Accurately interpret an Elevation Certificate and analyze the affixed data to determine the vertical location of the described property.
Prepare an Elevation Certificate for a property located in a Zone-A special flood hazard area.

Learning Environment

The layout and equipment availability will dictate the use of overhead projection or paper/digital handouts.

Course Outline

Module/Lesson	Objective
Module 1: Reading Elevation Certificates	Learners should be able to determine if an Elevation Certificate is completed correctly.
Lesson 1: Surveyor’s process for preparation of Elevation Certificates	The learners should be able to explain the process employed by a land surveyor to collect the requisite data for completing an Elevation Certificate.
Lesson 2: Reading Elevation Certificates	The participants should be able to: Interpret an Elevation Certificate.Assess the relationship between the structure and the base flood elevation.
Summary

Module/Lesson	Objective
Module 2: Preparing Elevation Certificates	Learners should be able to complete an Elevation Certificate for property located with a zone ‘A’ special flood hazard area.
Lesson 1: Preparing Elevation Certificates	The participants should be able to: Complete Elevation Certificates with guidance.Demonstrate the proper method for completing an Elevation Certificate.
Summary

Approximate Module Duration

Module	Approximate Duration (Minutes)
Module 1: Reading	75
Module 2: Preparing	25
Total Module Duration	120 minutes

Approximate Course Duration

The total duration for the SURV 1051 course is 2 hours (100 minutes of instruction with 20 minutes of breaks).

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SURV 1060 – Elementary Developments (1 hr.)

CE Broker #20-1130982

Introduction

Purpose of Course

This course is part 1 of a 2-part course. It stands to educate the learner on the various types of developments and as well as when each is “appropriate.”

Course Description

This is an introductory course on the basics of land development. It covers the basic types of developments and begins to delve into when each type would be appropriate.

Target Audience

Tennessee Realtors who may need to call upon the services of a surveyor.

Knowledge and Skill Prerequisites

The following knowledge and skill prerequisites are required from the participants:

English language skills

Delivery Methods

This is a single-module class.

Course Overview

Course Goals

The participant should be able to:

List the various types of developments.
Differentiate between a Planned Unit Development and a Condominium.
Given a parcel of land and the landowner’s intent, the learner should be able to determine what type of development would be best to meet the landowner’s goals.

Learning Environment

The layout and equipment availability will dictate the use of overhead projection or paper/digital handouts.

Course Outline

Module/Lesson	Objective
Module 1: Developments	Learners should be able to identify the types of developments
Lesson 1: Subdivisions, PUDs, and Condos	The participants should be able to know when each of the types of developments are best for the needs of the landowner.
Summary

Approximate Module Duration

Module	Approximate Duration (Minutes)
Module 1: History	50
Total Module Duration	60 minutes

Approximate Course Duration

The total duration for the SURV 1060 course is 1 hour (50 minutes of instruction with 10 minutes of breaks).

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SURV 1061 – Intermediate Developments (2 hrs.)

CE Broker #20-1130968

Introduction

Purpose of Course

This is part 2 of a 2-part class designed to introduce the learners to an overview of what a surveyor does. This course portion intends to expand on how/when developments are determined.

Course Description

Dividing property is necessary to the function of a surveyor. Realtors are often the go-between with the surveyor and the client. It is necessary for the Realtor to know how to advise a client on what they can do with their land. This course delves deeper into dividing land, emphasizing specific real-world situations.

Target Audience

Tennessee Realtors who may need to call upon the services of a surveyor.

Knowledge and Skill Prerequisites

The following knowledge and skill prerequisites are required from the participants:

English language skills

Delivery Methods

This is a single-module class.

Course Overview

Course Goals

Given access to the appropriate tools, the participant should be able to:

Ascertain what type of development would be best for their client.
Review topographic maps and employ planning regulations to determine if a property can be divided.

Learning Environment

The layout and equipment availability will dictate the use of overhead projection or paper/digital handouts.

Course Outline

Module/Lesson	Objective
Module 1: Regulations	Learners should be able to find the correct regulations.
Lesson 1: Sub regs and zoning ordinances	The participants should be able to: Determine the appropriate governing municipality for a given property.Find the corresponding subdivision regulations and zoning ordinance.
Summary

Module/Lesson	Objective
Module 2: Map Interpretation	Learners should be able to translate a topographic map into potential developments.
Lesson 1: Reading a topo from GIS	The participants should be able to: Find/create contours on a GISDetermine slope with same
Lesson 2: Development Design	The participants should be able to: Find/create contours on a GISDetermine slope with the same
Summary

Approximate Module Duration

Module	Approximate Duration (Minutes)
Module 1: Regulations	30
Module 1: Map Interpretation	70
Total Module Duration	120 minutes

Approximate Course Duration

The total duration for the SURV 1061 course is 2 hours (100 minutes of instruction with 20 minutes of breaks).

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SURV 1070 – Basic Legal Descriptions (1 hr.)

CE Broker #20-1130950

Introduction

Purpose of Course

This course will expand the learners’ comprehension of property legal descriptions as found in deeds. This is part 1 of a 2-part class.

Course Description

As the first person dealing with the property, a listing agent must be able to understand what it is that the client is listing. This course introduces the learner to legal descriptions.

Target Audience

Tennessee Realtors who may need to call upon the services of a surveyor.

Knowledge and Skill Prerequisites

The following knowledge and skill prerequisites are required from the participants:

English language skills

Delivery Methods

This is a single-module class.

Course Overview

Course Goals

Given access to the appropriate tools, the participant should be able to:

Identify issues about the age of a legal description.
Convert distances between rods, chains, and feet.
Describe the difference between a bearing and an azimuth.

Learning Environment

The layout and equipment availability will dictate the use of overhead projection or paper/digital handouts.

Course Outline

Module/Lesson	Objective
Module 1: The Basics	Learners should be able to read a legal description.
Lesson 1: Basic descriptions	The participants should be able to: Identify issues about the age of a legal description. Convert distances between rods, chains, and feet. Describe the difference between a bearing and an azimuth.
Summary

Approximate Module Duration

Module	Approximate Duration (Minutes)
Module 1: Basics	50
Total Module Duration	60 minutes

Approximate Course Duration

The total duration for the SURV 1060 course is 1 hour (50 minutes of instruction with 10 minutes of breaks).

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SURV 1071 – Intermediate Legal Descriptions (2 hrs.)

CE Broker #20-1130964

Introduction

Purpose of Course

This course will expand the learners’ comprehension of property legal descriptions as found in deeds. This is part 2 of a 2-part class.

Course Description

As the first person dealing with the property, a listing agent must be able to understand what it is that the client is listing. This course teaches Realtors how to read, write, and plot legal descriptions as well as identify the age or potential integrity of a description in order for the Realtor to serve their clients by anticipating issues.

Target Audience

Tennessee Realtors who may need to call upon the services of a surveyor.

Knowledge and Skill Prerequisites

The following knowledge and skill prerequisites are required from the participants:

English language skills

Delivery Methods

This is a single-module class.

Course Overview

Course Goals

Given access to the appropriate tools, the participant should be able to:

Read and interpret a metes and bounds legal description
Plot a metes and bounds legal description on paper
Write a metes and bounds legal description
Compare a metes and bounds legal description to a survey plat.

Learning Environment

The layout and equipment availability will dictate the use of overhead projection or paper/digital handouts.

Course Outline

Module/Lesson	Objective
Module 1: Plotting Legal Descriptions	The participants should be able to: Identify elements of a survey plat. Determine north on a survey plat.Identify the Point of Beginning on a platVerbally describe the property shown in proper vernacular and in sequential order
Lesson 1: Drawing Part 2	The participants should be able to plot a moderately complex metes and bounds description with a scale and protractor.
Lesson 2: Reading a Plat	The participants should be able to: Identify elements of a survey plat. Determine north on a survey plat. Identify the Point of Beginning on a platVerbally describe the property shown in proper vernacular and in sequential order
Summary

Module/Lesson	Objective
Module 2: Writing Legal Descriptions	The participants should be able to: Write a legal description compare a written description to a plat
Lesson 1: Writing a legal description	The participants should be able to: Write a legal descriptionCompare a written description to a plat
Summary

Approximate Module Duration

Module	Approximate Duration (Minutes)
Module 1: Plotting	60
Module 2: Writing	40
Total Module Duration	120 minutes

Approximate Course Duration

The total duration for the SURV 1071 course is 2 hours (100 minutes of instruction with 20 minutes of breaks).

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Older Classes (still offered)

The Subdivision Process (2 hrs.)

CE Broker #20-919260

Introduction

Purpose of Course

This course will introduce the learners to the steps necessary for the formation of a subdivision. This course provides two continuing education hours for Realtors.

Course Description

With many lenders no longer accepting multiple residences on single properties, the chances of a Realtor dealing with dividing property has increased significantly. This course will instruct the Realtor as to how to divide property, what can be divided, and what to expect when dealing with the planning commission. Additionally, the course will introduce the learner to the process from a surveyor’s point of view – detailing the field, office, and approval processes.

Target Audience

Tennessee Realtors who may encounter properties requiring dividing.

Knowledge and Skill Prerequisites

The following knowledge and skill prerequisites are required from the participants:

English language skills
Web Browser and Geographical Information System (GIS) operation

Delivery Methods

This course is divided into 2 modules. Each module is comprised of individual lessons conveying information required for subsequent lessons.

Course Overview

Course Goals

Given access to the appropriate tools, the participant should be able to:

Describe the subdivision process.
Field client questions regarding dividing property and either answer them or direct them to the appropriate authority.
Preliminary determine if a client may divide a specific tract of land.

Learning Environment

The layout and equipment availability will dictate the use of overhead projection or paper handouts.

Course Outline

Module/Lesson	Objective
Module 1: The Basics	The leaners should be able to describe the subdivision process, discuss with the client their wants and needs regarding the property, and work with the client to determine options for the division of the land.
Lesson 1: Nomenclature	The participants should be able to: Define terms relative to subdivisions. Describe limitations or restrictions common among regulations.
Lesson 2: Talking with Clients	The participants should be able to discuss the desires of the client while emphasizing the limitations of the land.
Lesson 3: Looking at the Land	The participants should be able to: Access state or local GIS to determine if a property is suitable for division.Formulate options to divide the property with the client.
Summary

Module/Lesson	Objective
Module 2: The Surveyor’s Side	Learners should be able to describe how a surveyor divides property and subsequently gets that division recorded at the Register of Deeds office.
Lesson 1: Field Work	The learners should be able to explain the process employed by a land surveyor to survey and divide property.
Lesson 2: The Approval Process	The learners should be able to describe the process of submitting and gaining planning commission approval of a subdivision.
Summary

Approximate Module Duration

Module	Approximate Duration (Minutes)
Module 1: Background Information	50
Module 2: Reading Elevation Certificates	50
Total Module Duration	100 minutes

Approximate Course Duration

The total duration for the Elevation Certificate for Realtors course is 2 hours (100 minutes of instruction with 20 minutes of breaks).

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How a survey is Completed (2 hrs.)

CE Broker #20-919244

Introduction

Purpose of Course

This course will introduce the learners to how surveys are completed, both historically and in the modern era. This course provides 2 hours of continuing education for Realtors.

Course Description

Discrepancies are inevitable when comparing any surveys. These discrepancies compound when dealing with aged surveys. This course teaches Realtors to recognize the limitations of older surveys and thereby assist their clients in managing their expectations when relying upon them.

Target Audience

Tennessee Realtors may be expected to explain to a client why a boundary survey differs from one surveyor to another.

Knowledge and Skill Prerequisites

The following knowledge and skill prerequisites are required from the participants:

English language skills
Basic math skills

Delivery Methods

This course is divided into 2 – 1-hour modules. Each module is comprised of individual lessons conveying information required for subsequent lessons.

Course Overview

Course Goals

Given access to the appropriate information, the participant should be able to:

Determine the era of origin of a legal description.
Identify potential issues that can arise from old surveys.
Describe the methods utilized in surveying.
Explain the reasons why surveys are not identical.

Learning Environment

The layout and equipment availability will dictate the use of overhead projection or paper handouts.

Course Outline

Module/Lesson	Objective
Module 1: Field Methods	The learners should be able to explain the various units of distance and angular measure, the technology used to determine them, and their accuracy level.
Lesson 1: Distances	The participants should be able to: Identify the various measurement units employed for describing distances. Explain what typical methods surveyors employed to obtain measurements in each unit. Discuss the importance of significant digits concerning measurements.
Lesson 2: Angles	The participants should be able to: Identify the degree of accuracy in an angular measurement from the number of places utilized.Explain what typical methods surveyors employed to obtain measurements at differing accuracies.
Summary

Module/Lesson	Objective
Module 2: Office Methods	Learners should be able to discuss the effect each era’s methods of calculations and drafting has on the accuracy of a survey.
Lesson 1: Calculations	The participants should be able to: Differentiate between hand-drawn, assisted drawing, and computer-aided drafting. Discuss the inherent inaccuracies in hand drafting.
Lesson 2: Drafting	Learners should be able to discuss the effect each era’s calculation and drafting methods have on a survey’s accuracy.
Lesson 3: Summary	The participants should be able to: Explain how survey age affects accuracy. Explain how various factors contribute to the differences in surveys.
Summary

Approximate Module Duration

Module	Approximate Duration (Minutes)
Module 1: Field Methods	50
Module 2: Office Methods	50
Total Module Duration	100 minutes

Approximate Course Duration

The total duration for the “How a survey is completed” course is 2 hours (100 minutes of instruction with 20 minutes of breaks).

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Working with Legal Descriptions (3 hrs.)

CE Broker #20-919256

Introduction

Purpose of Course

This course will expand the learners’ comprehension of property legal descriptions as found in deeds. This course provides three continuing education hours for Realtors.

Course Description

Target Audience

Tennessee Realtors who list properties and may encounter metes and bounds descriptions.

Knowledge and Skill Prerequisites

The following knowledge and skill prerequisites are required from the participants:

English language skills (written and verbal)
Rudimentary geometry

Delivery Methods

This course is divided into 3 – 1-hour modules. Each module is comprised of individual lessons conveying information required for subsequent lessons.

Course Overview

Course Goals

Given access to the appropriate tools, the participant should be able to:

Identify issues pertaining to a metes and bounds description
Read and interpret a metes and bounds legal description
Plot a metes and bounds legal description on paper
Write a metes and bounds legal description
Compare a metes and bounds legal description to a survey plat.

Learning Environment

The layout and availability of equipment will dictate the use of overhead projection or paper handouts.

Course Outline

Module/Lesson	Objective
Module 1: Reading Legal Descriptions	The leaners should be able to interpret a legal description, identify in what era the description was written, and discern irregularities within a given description.
Lesson 1: Elements	The participants should be able to: Identify issues pertaining to the age of a legal description. Convert distances between rods, chains, and feet. Describe the difference between a bearing and an azimuth. Demonstrate the proper use of a protractor and engineer’s scale.
Lesson 2: Drawing Part 1	The participants should be able to plot a simple metes and bounds description with a scale and protractor.
Summary

Module/Lesson	Objective
Module 2: Plotting Legal Descriptions	Learners should be able plot a metes and bounds description on paper and read a survey plat.
Lesson 1: Drawing Part 2	The participants should be able to plot a moderately complex metes and bounds description with a scale and protractor.
Lesson 2: Reading a Plat	The participants should be able to: Identify elements of a survey plat. Determine north on a survey plat. Identify the Point of Beginning on a platVerbally describe the property shown in proper vernacular and in sequential order
Summary

Module/Lesson	Objective
Module 3: Writing Legal Descriptions	Given a plat, learners should be able to write simple a metes and bounds legal description and compare a written description against a survey plat.
Lesson 1: Writing a legal description	The participants should be able to: Write a legal description. Compare a written description to a plat.
Summary

Approximate Module Duration

Module	Approximate Duration (Minutes)
Module 1: Background Information	50
Module 2: Reading Elevation Certificates	50
Module 3: Reading Elevation Certificates	50
Total Module Duration	150 minutes

Approximate Course Duration

The Working with Legal Descriptions course lasts 3 hours (150 minutes of instruction with 30 minutes of breaks).

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Finding Property Corners (4 hrs.)

CE Broker #20-919264

Introduction

Purpose of Course

This course will instruct the learners on reading maps and utilizing available tools to locate and identify property lines and corners.

Course Description

Whether listing or showing land, Realtors will field questions regarding the location of property lines and corners. This course instructs Realtors on utilizing maps, geographical information systems (GIS), compasses, GPSs, and pacing to locate property lines.

Target Audience

Tennessee Realtors that list or show real property.

Knowledge and Skill Prerequisites

The following knowledge and skill prerequisites are required from the participants:

English language skills (visual and oral)
Web Browser and Geographical Information System (GIS) operation
Minimal smartphone operation

Delivery Methods

This course is divided into 3 modules. Each module is comprised of individual lessons conveying information required for subsequent lessons.

Information delivery occurs in a classroom setting as an interactive lecture and outdoors with active participation. Graphic augmentation of the lecture content uses Prezi, PowerPoint, or slides/handouts. (Instructor will modify depending on available technology in the room.)

Course Overview

Course Goals

Given access to the appropriate tools, the participant should be able to:

Read and identify features on a map
Measure distances from a map or GIS
Use a compass to locate a bearing/azimuth
Use GPS to locate waypoints
Create waypoints in GPS from GIS data
Pace Distances

Learning Environment

The layout and equipment availability will dictate the use of overhead projection or paper handouts. A portion of this course requires working outdoors.

Course Outline

Module/Lesson	Objective
Module 1: Basic Map Reading	The learners should be able to identify features on various maps and plats as well as identify angles and distance from it.
Lesson 1: Cartographic Basics	The participants should be able to: Read a USGS topographic map. Read a survey plat. Determine a map’s scale and measure distances from it using an engineer’s scale. Measure angles on a map using a protractor.
Lesson 2: Using GIS	The learners should be able to identify features on various maps and plats as well as identify angles and distances from it.
Summary

Module/Lesson	Objective
Module 2: Very Basic Orienteering	Learners should be able to utilize a mam, compass, and a GPS receiver to determine or establish bearings.
Lesson 1: Pre-GPS	The learners should be able to: Shoot an azimuth with a compass. Orientate their bearing using a survey plat or map.
Lesson 2: GPS	The participants should be able to: Enter a waypoint into a GPS receiver. Utilize a GPS to locate a waypoint on the ground.
Summary

Module/Lesson	Objective
Module 3: Field Exercises	Learners should be able to employ methods and tools from previous modules in various mock scenarios outside.
Lesson 1: Distances	The participants should be able to: Calibrate their steps and pace distances. Utilize GPS to determine distance from a location.
Lesson 2: Angles	The participants should be able to: Utilize a paper map to determine the direction to a lost corner. Determine angles and direction of travel utilizing a compass. Establish the direction of travel to a known and an unknown point using GPS
Lesson 3: Application	Using any methods covered in this training, the participants should be able to navigate through a confidence course and determine the correct corners.
Summary

Approximate Module Duration

Module	Approximate Duration (Minutes)
Module 1: Basic Map Reading	50
Module 2: Very Basic Orienteering	50
Module 3: Field Exercises	100
Total Module Duration	200 minutes

Approximate Course Duration

The total duration for the Finding Property Corners course is 4 hours (200 minutes of instruction with 40 minutes of breaks).

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Floodplains (3 hrs.)

CE Broker #20-919238

Introduction

Purpose of Course

This course will introduce the learners to the fundamentals of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) special flood hazard areas and Elevation Certificates. This course provides three continuing education hours for Realtors.

Course Description

Elevation Certificates are necessary for obtaining flood insurance coverage for properties located within special flood hazard areas. This course teaches Realtors to identify whether or not properties are located within special flood hazard areas, read Elevation Certificates completed by surveyors, engineers, or architects, and in certain circumstances, prepare an Elevation Certificate for their client.

Target Audience

Tennessee Realtors who may encounter properties located within special flood hazard areas.

Knowledge and Skill Prerequisites

The following knowledge and skill prerequisites are required from the participants:

English language skills
Web Browser and Geographical Information System (GIS) operation
The ability to complete a form in Microsoft Word

Delivery Methods

This course is divided into 3 – 1-hour modules. Each module is comprised of individual lessons conveying information required for subsequent lessons.

Course Overview

Course Goals

Given access to the appropriate tools, the participant should be able to:

Name and define floodplain features and FEMA terms.
Identify the boundaries of the 100-year and 500-year special flood hazard areas for a specific property with a GIS website.
Identify the boundaries of the 100-year and 500-year special flood hazard areas for a specific property with FEMA’s website.
Accurately interpret an Elevation Certificate and analyze the affixed data to determine the vertical location of the described property.
Prepare an Elevation Certificate for a property located in a Zone-A special flood hazard area.

Learning Environment

The layout and equipment availability will dictate the use of overhead projection or paper handouts.

Course Outline

Module/Lesson	Objective
Module 1: Background Information	The participants should be able to: Access state or local GIS to determine if a property is located within a special flood hazard area. Access FEMA’s website to determine if a property is located within a special flood hazard area.
Lesson 1: Nomenclature	The participants should be able to: Name the elements of a flood zone. State the variables and terms used to complete an Elevation Certificate. Define what a special flood hazard area is.
Lesson 2: Online Resources	The participants should be able to: Access state or local GIS to determine if a property is located within a special flood hazard area.Access FEMA’s website to determine if a property is located within a special flood hazard area.
Summary

Module/Lesson	Objective
Module 2: Reading Elevation Certificates	Learners should be able to determine if an Elevation Certificate is completed correctly.
Lesson 1: Surveyor’s process for preparation of Elevation Certificates	The participants should be able to: Interpret an Elevation Certificate. Assess the relationship between the structure and the base flood elevation.
Lesson 2: Reading Elevation Certificates	The participants should be able to: Interpret an Elevation Certificate.Assess the relationship between the structure and the base flood elevation.
Summary

Module/Lesson	Objective
Module 3: Preparing Elevation Certificates	The participants should be able to: Complete Elevation Certificates with guidance. Demonstrate the proper method for completing an Elevation Certificate.
Lesson 1: Preparing Elevation Certificates	The participants should be able to: Complete Elevation Certificates with guidance.Demonstrate the proper method for completing an Elevation Certificate.
Summary

Approximate Module Duration

Module	Approximate Duration (Minutes)
Module 1: Background Information	50
Module 2: Reading Elevation Certificates	50
Module 3: Preparing Elevation Certificates	50
Total Module Duration	150 minutes

Approximate Course Duration

The total duration for the Floodplains course is 3 hours (150 minutes of instruction with 30 minutes of breaks).

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Survey 101 (3 hrs.)

CE Broker # 20-919248

Introduction

Purpose of Course

This is part 1 of a 2-part class designed to introduce the learners to an overview of what a surveyor does. This portion of the course intends to present the learners with the history of surveying, survey terminology, math used in surveying, and how to order a survey.

Course Description

There is a common misconception among most people (and many Realtors) of what a surveyor does. Part 1 of this course teaches Realtors the basics of land surveying and instructs them how to properly order a survey.

Target Audience

Tennessee Realtors who may need to call upon the services of a surveyor.

Knowledge and Skill Prerequisites

The following knowledge and skill prerequisites are required from the participants:

English language skills
Proficient with a standard calculator

Delivery Methods

This course is divided into 3 modules. Each module is comprised of individual lessons conveying information required for subsequent lessons.

Course Overview

Course Goals

Given access to the appropriate tools, the participant should be able to:

Discuss the history of surveying.
Define various terms used by surveyors.
Describe what an easement is and its potential uses.
Recite the key elements in the hierarchy of evidence employed by surveyors.
Discuss the elements required for an adverse possession claim.
Differentiate between adverse possession and prescriptive rights.
Order a survey under various conditions and differing requirements.

Learning Environment

The layout and equipment availability will dictate the use of overhead projection or paper handouts.

Course Outline

Module/Lesson	Objective
Module 1: Background Information	The leaners should be able to explain the history of surveying, define various survey related terms, and describe the mathematical concepts utilized in surveying.
Lesson 1: History	The learners should be able to explain the history of surveying, define various survey-related terms, and describe the mathematical concepts utilized in surveying.
Lesson 2: Terminology	The participants should be able to define various terms utilized by surveyors.
Lesson 3: Mathematics	The participants should be able to: Identify the variables that go into calculating property boundaries. List the three levels of accuracy as defined by the State of Tennessee.
Summary

Module/Lesson	Objective
Module 2: Easements and Law	Learners should be able to identify easements’ uses, discuss evidentiary hierarchy, and explain adverse possession and prescriptive rights.
Lesson 1: Easements	The learners should be able to: Describe uses for easements. Differentiate between an easement and a right of way. Explain the difference between an easement and fee simple use.
Lesson 2: Rules and Guidelines	The participants should be able to: Recite the key elements of the evidentiary hierarchy employed by surveyors. Describe the requirements for an adverse possession or prescriptive right claim.
Summary

Module/Lesson	Objective
Module 3: Ordering	Learners should be able to order a survey appropriate to satisfy a client’s needs.
Lesson 1: How to order a survey	The participants should be able to identify the variables that affect the cost of a survey and order a survey that accurately meets their client’s needs.
Summary

Approximate Module Duration

Module	Approximate Duration (Minutes)
Module 1: Background Information	75
Module 2: Easements and Law	50
Module 3: Ordering	25
Total Module Duration	150 minutes

Approximate Course Duration

The total duration for the Surveying 101 course is 3 hours (150 minutes of instruction with 30 minutes of breaks).

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Survey 102 (3 hrs.)

CE Broker #20-919252

Introduction

Purpose of Course

This is part 2 of a 2-part class designed to introduce the learners to an overview of what a surveyor does. This course portion discusses developments, map reading, legal descriptions, and floodplains.

Course Description

There is a common misconception among most people (and many Realtors) of what a surveyor does. Part 2 of this course teaches Realtors about property development, understanding legal descriptions, map reading, and an introduction to floodplains.

Target Audience

Tennessee Realtors who may need to call upon the services of a surveyor.

Knowledge and Skill Prerequisites

The following knowledge and skill prerequisites are required from the participants:

English language skills
Completion of Survey 101 or permission of the instructor

Delivery Methods

This course is divided into 3 modules. Each module is comprised of individual lessons conveying information required for subsequent lessons.

Course Overview

Course Goals

Given access to the appropriate tools, the participant should be able to:

Differentiate between a subdivision, a planned unit development, and a condominium.
Discuss the process of dividing land.
Read and interpret a metes and bounds legal description.
Describe the elements required on a survey plat.
Explain how contours represent elevations on a map.
Determine the percent and direction of a slope for a tract of land based on contours.
Identify, name, and define floodplain features and FEMA terms.
Accurately interpret an Elevation Certificate and analyze the affixed data to determine the vertical location of the described property.

Learning Environment

The layout and equipment availability will dictate the use of overhead projection or paper handouts.

Course Outline

Module/Lesson	Objective
Module 1: Developments	The leaners should be able to discuss the differences between subdivisions, planned unit developments, and condominiums as well as how they are created.
Lesson 1: Review	The participants should be able to recount the information learned in Survey 101.
Lesson 2: Development	The participants should be able to: Differentiate between a subdivision, a planned unit development, and a condominium. Discuss the process of dividing land.
Summary

Module/Lesson	Objective
Module 2: Narrative and Graphic	Learners should be able to read a map or a legal description and compare one to the other. They should also be able to identify features on a map and ascertain various data from it.
Lesson 1: Legal Descriptions	The participants should be able to: Read and interpret a metes and bounds legal description. Compare a metes and bounds legal description to a survey plat.
Lesson 2: Map Reading	The participants should be able to: Describe the elements required on a survey plat. Explain how contours represent elevations on a map. Determine the percent and direction of a slope for a tract of land based on contours.
Summary

Module/Lesson	Objective
Module 3: Floodplains	The participants should be able to identify, name, and define floodplain features and FEMA terms.
Lesson 1: Anatomy of a Floodplain	The participants should be able to identify, name, and define flood plain features and FEMA terms.
Lesson 2: Elevation Certificates	The participants should be able to accurately interpret an Elevation Certificate and analyze the affixed data to determine the vertical location of the described property.
Summary

Approximate Module Duration

Module	Approximate Duration (Minutes)
Module 1: Development	50
Module 2: Narrative and Graphic	60
Module 3: Floodplains	40
Total Module Duration	150 minutes

Approximate Course Duration

The total duration for the Surveying 102 course is 3 hours (150 minutes of instruction with 30 minutes of breaks).

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Resources

Communication

Adulting Academy online Learning Management Software (LMS): https://lms.adultingacademy.org/

The following are digital open-source textbooks

Bryant, A et al (2023). Fundamentals of Communication. oercommons.org

Coleman, L. I., King, T., & Turner, W. G. (2019). Competent Communication (Second ed.). LibreTexts.

Sampson, C, et al (2023). Fundamentals of Communication. Louis: The Louisiana Library Network

Surveying

Brown, C. M,, Robillard W. G., and Wilson, D. A. (1981). Evidence and procedures for Boundary location. 2nd ed. New York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Moffitt, F. H, and Bouchard, H. (1987). Surveying, 8th ed. New York: Harper & Row, Publishers.

Tennessee Land Development Services http://www.tnlds.com

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