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Surveying Technology SURT

Degree Type: Associate in Applied Science

Career Path: Engineering/Manufacturing and Industrial Technology, Natural Resources and Agriscience

Required Courses		Credit Hours
General Education
ENGL 150	English 1	3
ENGL 250	English 2	3
MATH 115	College Algebra	3
MATH 120	Trigonometry	3
MATH 130	Adv Algebra & Analytical Trig	4
COMM 121	Fundamentals of Public Speaking	3
GEOL 131	Geology & Land-Use Mgmt *Z	3
*Electives:	Cultural Enrichment	3
*	Social Awareness
Major
BLAW 221	Elementary Business Law	3
CONM 121	Materials Properties & Testing	3
SURE 110	Fundamentals of Surveying	4
SURE 115	Intro to Computer Mapping	1
SURE 215	Surveying Computation	3
SURE 220	Engineering Surveying	4
SURE 230	Advanced Surveying	4
SURE 365	Legal Aspects of Surv 1 * W	3
SURE 325	Principles Of GIS	3
SURE 339	Remote Sensing	3
SURE 365	Legal Aspects of Surv 1 * W	3
SURE 366	Evidence and Procedures for Boundary Location	3
Minimum credit hours required for A.A.S. degree:		62

Why Choose Surveying Technology?

The Surveying Technology program at Ferris is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to function as effective members of surveying field crews. Graduates have the ability to perform basic surveying calculations and create maps using different computer-assisted mapping software.

Courses cover the use of basic surveying instruments, evaluation of the accuracy of field data, production of computer drawings using surveying and mapping software, use of advanced electronic total stations, inspection of basic civil engineering materialsÑsuch as soils, aggregates, portland cement and bituminous concreteÑthe study of laws and history of past judgments pertaining to boundary establishment, conformance with established survey standards and effective communication with clients and colleagues.

Prepare for a Great Career

Surveying technicians assist surveyors in making precise measurements of the earthÕs surface for the purpose of establishing property boundaries, subdividing land parcels, creating maps of land and water forms for planning, navigation and general use, and the layout and control of construction projects. Technicians are familiar with the operation of sophisticated optical and electronic surveying instruments needed for compiling this information.

Surveying technicians work for private engineering and land surveying firms assisting in the construction of roads, bridges, buildings and dams as well as making measurements to determine the location of property boundaries. They also may find jobs with local and state governmental agencies.

Prospects for advancement are excellent. There are numerous job opportunities for each graduate. Students who possess strong technical skills, management abilities and a desire for increased responsibilities can rise to supervisory positions.

Admission Requirements

Admission to the College of Technology is open to high school graduates who demonstrate academic preparedness, maturity and seriousness of purpose with backgrounds appropriate to their chosen program of studies. Among first-time students in our technical programs, the average high school GPA is 2.8, and the average ACT composite score is 20.

Students entering the Surveying Technology program must have a high school diploma with a minimum 2.0 GPA and an ACT math subscore of 19 or equivalent.

Graduation Requirements

The Surveying Technology program at Ferris leads to an associate in applied science degree. Graduation requires a minimum 2.0 GPA in core classes, in the major and overall. Students must complete all general education requirements as outlined on the General Education website.

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College of Technology
Ferris State University
1009 Campus Drive/J-H 200
Big Rapids, MI 49307-2280
Phone: 231-591-2890