Surveying and Mapping is the study of geospatial measurement and representation including such disciplines as land surveying, photogrammetry, remote sensing (satellite imaging and laser scanning), geographic information systems (GIS), cartography, global positioning systems (GPS), and some parts of geography and civil engineering. Surveying and Mapping is a discipline which integrates acquisition, modeling, analysis, and management of geo-spatial reference data. Based on the scientific framework of geodesy, it uses terrestrial, marine, airborne, satellite-based sensors, and measurement systems and technologies to acquire spatial and other data. The Land Surveying component of Surveying and Mapping includes investigation, analysis, and application of boundary/property laws and legal principles pertaining to specific public and private properties and is a regulated profession wherein a license to practice land surveying is issued by each state in an effort to protect the public and private interests in property boundaries. Students in the Surveying and Mapping program may earn an Associate in Science in Surveying and Mapping which will help them be immediately employable as an entry level surveyor GIS technician. Students may also earn a Bachelor of Science in Surveying and Mapping which will prepare them to successfully pass the national Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) exam which is a significant step towards surveying licensure. The bachelor degree program has been developed around four core disciplines which build on an in-depth foundation of knowledge needed for the professional practice of surveying and GIS. Surveying and Mapping program goals are to secure ABET/ASAC accreditation by Fall Semester 2017 and to continue to encourage student interest in obtaining graduate degrees in the field of Surveying and Mapping from other nationally ranked institutions. The program is operating under an annual cohort system starting in the fall semester of each year, so matriculation is required to ensure that each perspective student completes all required course prerequisites prior to entrance into a cohort.
Matriculation Requirements
Application Submission
Full and part-time students must complete and submit the Matriculation Application to the Surveying and Mapping Program Coordinator in-person for approval before March 1st prior to the Fall semester to which the student wishes to begin taking courses in the BS- Surveying and Mapping degree.
80% Computer Proficiency
Complete My Educator with an exam score of 80% or higher OR complete IM 2010 Business Computer Proficiency (3.0 credit hours) with B- or higher.
Laptop Access
Must have access to their own laptop computer which can be made available during classes and which meets the minimum hardware specifications as defined by current AutoCAD® hardware specifications prior to starting courses.
Associate of Science (AS) Degree
Complete the AS degree in Surveying and Mapping or an AS degree in a related field and complete the following courses with at least a B grade:
- SURV 1020 Introduction to Surveying and Mapping
- SURV 1040 Fundamentals of Technical Engineering Drawing
- EGDT 1400 Surveying Applications and Field Techniques I
- MKTG 220G Written Business Communication GI WE
- MATH 1060 Trigonometry or
- EGDT 1600 and 1610 Technical Math I and II
Receive approval from Surveying and Mapping Program Coordinator
Graduation Plan
This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.
Plan of Study Grid | First Year |
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| Semester 1 |
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| STAT 1040 | Introduction to Statistics QL | 3 |
| ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| EXSC 1097 | Fitness for Life TE | 2 |
| SURV 1020 | Introduction to Surveying and Mapping WE | 1 |
| EGDT 1040 | Fundamentals of Technical Engineering Drawing | 3 |
| EGDT 1400 | Surveying Applications and Field Techniques I | 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 15 |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| BIOL 1010 | General Biology BB | 3 |
| GEOG 130G | Survey of World Geography GI SS | 3 |
| 3 |
| Trigonometry QL | |
| Technical Math Algebra
and Technical Math Geometry Trig | |
| SURV 1030 | Fundamentals of Geodesy and Control Surveys | 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 15 |
| Second Year |
|---|
| Semester 3 |
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| ASTR 1040 | Elementary Astronomy PP | 3 |
| EGDT 1720 | Architectural Rendering FF | 3 |
PHIL 2050
| Ethics and Values IH
or Ethics and Values IH GI | 3 |
| MKTG 220G | Written Business Communication GI WE | 3 |
| SURV 2010 | Land History of America WE | 3 |
| SURV 2240 | Fundamentals of Adjustments and Computations | 2 |
| | Credit Hours | 17 |
| Semester 4 |
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| HIST 1740 | US Economic History AS | 3 |
| COMM 1020 | Public Speaking HH | 3 |
| PHYS 1010 | Elementary Physics PP | 3 |
| SURV 2100 | Mapping From Field to Finish | 3 |
| SURV 1220 | Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry | 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 15 |
| Third Year |
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| Semester 5 |
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| SURV 2310 | Surveying US Public Lands | 3 |
| SURV 2320 | Property Descriptions and Public Land Records | 3 |
| LEGL 3000 | Business Law | 3 |
| SURV 3210 | Advanced Photogrammetry | 3 |
| GIS 2800 | Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| SURV 451R | Surveying and Mapping Lecture Series | 0.5 |
| | Credit Hours | 15.5 |
| Semester 6 |
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| SURV 3010 | Measurement Analysis and Adjustments | 4 |
| SURV 3030 | Land Development Planning-Platting-Mapping | 3 |
| SURV 3230 | Construction and Route Surveys | 3 |
| SURV 3340 | Boundary Law | 3 |
| GIS 3620 | Advanced Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| SURV 451R | Surveying and Mapping Lecture Series | 0.5 |
| | Credit Hours | 16.5 |
| Fourth Year |
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| Semester 7 |
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| SURV 3220 | Control Surveys | 3 |
| SURV 3250 | Geodesy | 3 |
| SURV 3400 | Emerging Surveying and Mapping Technologies | 3 |
| SURV 455G | Global Professional Ethics and Liabilities GI | 3 |
| SURV 451R | Surveying and Mapping Lecture Series | 0.5 |
| | Credit Hours | 12.5 |
| Semester 8 |
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| GIS 3630 | Geographic Information Systems Application Development | 3 |
| SURV 4340 | Surveying Legal Principles | 3 |
| SURV 4500 | Professional Services Practicum | 3 |
| SURV 4700 | Fundamentals of Surveying Exam Prep | 3 |
| SURV 4930 | Senior Surveying and Mapping Capstone WE | 4 |
| SURV 451R | Surveying and Mapping Lecture Series | 0.5 |
| | Credit Hours | 16.5 |
| | Total Credit Hours | 123 |
