2024-2025 Catalog
Surveying Engineering (SURE-BS-TE), B.S.
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Bachelor of Science
The Bachelor of Science in Survey Engineering emphasizes theoretical principles as well as practical applications of advanced surveying techniques and related computational procedures, geodesy, map compilation and photogrammetry, business aspects of operating a surveying firm, geographic information systems (GIS), and planning and conducting surveys.
Students in the Surveying Engineering program must complete advanced mathematics, have an aptitude for physical science, and the ability to work effectively in a team. This curriculum prepares students for professional licensure. Graduates are hired as county surveyor, professional surveyor, and photogrammetrist.
The Bachelor of Science in Surveying Engineering is accreditated by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET (EAC-ABET), https://www.abet.org
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Program Outcomes
- The student will have a broad education and knowledge of contemporary issues necessary to understand the impact of surveying engineering solutions in a global, societal, and environmental context.
- The student will have an ability to solve surveying engineering problems in practice by applying fundamental knowledge of mathematics, statistics, science, and by using modern surveying engineering techniques, skills, and tools.
- The student will have the ability to identify, formulate, and solve surveying engineering problems, particularly the planning, design, establishing horizontal and vertical control, land use design, boundary determination, mapping and field layout of infrastructure that meet standards of accuracy and precision, keeping in mind cost, time, safety and quality needs, and objectives.
- The student will have an ability to design and conduct experiments and to analyze and interpret data in engineering surveying, topographic surveying, geodetic surveying, and boundary surveying.
- The student will have the ability to communicate technical material, written papers/reports, and oral presentations.
- The student will have the ability to function within multi-disciplinary teams.
- The student will have an understanding of professional, societal, and ethical practice and responsibilities.
- The student will have the recognition of the importance of professional licensure and a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in, life-long learning.
New Student Admission Requirements
- 2.75 High School GPA (on a 4.00 scale) (2.50 -2.74 with college approval)
- Minimum Composite Score of ACT 18/SAT 950, Math Score of ACT 26/SAT 620,
- Placement into MATH 220
Transfer Student Admission Requirements
- 2.50 College GPA (on a 4.00 scale)
- Placement into MATH 120 or higher
University Requirements - 60 Credits Required
First Year Seminar Requirement (FSUS 100 or Equivalent) - 1 Credit Required
All First-Time-In-Any-College Freshmen (FTIACs) must complete a one-credit FSUS 100 course, or its equivalent. Additional information and the definition of FTIAC for FSUS purposes can be found in the: Ferris State University Academic Affairs FSUS Policy
University General Education Requirements - 59 Credits Required
Courses in this section are required to satisfy the University General Education Requirements for a bachelor’s degree. The University General Education requirements can be found on the: Ferris State University General Education Requirements Webpage
Communication Competency - 9 Credits Required (or Their Equivalent)
SURE 365 , SURE 420 , and SURE 465 are Major Courses that are also considered Writing Intensive Courses (WICs) and satisfy the upper-level English requirement.
Quantitative Literacy Competency - 4 Credits Required (or Their Equivalent)
Natural Sciences Competency - 8 Credits Required
Two courses are required with a minimum of 6 credits: must have at least one lab course. Culture Competency - 9 Credits Required
Three courses are required with a minimum of 9 credits: must be from two different disciplines and have at least one 200 level or higher course. Self and Society Competency - 9 Credits Required
Three courses are required with a minimum of 9 credits: must be from two different disciplines, have at least one 200 level or higher course, and at least one Self and Society Foundation course. United States (U.S.) Diversity Competency - 1 Course Required
If not met by courses taken for Culture Competency, Self and Society Competency, or Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA), a student must have one course with the United States (U.S.) Diversity attribute. Some courses include both Global and United States (U.S.) Diversity attributes. Global Diversity Competency - 1 Course Required
If not met by courses taken for Culture Competency, Self and Society Competency, or Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA), a student must have one course with the Global Diversity attribute. Some courses include both Global and United States (U.S.) Diversity attributes. Collaboration Competency - Courses Required Met in College Requirements
If not met by courses taken in the College Requirements section, a student must have two courses with the Collaboration attribute. Some courses include both Collaboration and Problem Solving attributes. Problem Solving Competency - Courses Required Met in College Requirements
If not met by courses taken in the College Requirements section, a student must have two courses with the Problem Solving attribute. Some courses include both Collaboration and Problem Solving attributes. Additional General Education Requirements - 20 Credits Required
These courses are additional General Education courses to meet the requirements for this specific program. College Requirements - 75 Credits Required
Major Courses - 75 Credits Required
These courses are used to calculate the major 2.00 GPA requirement. Notes
- Students who return to the university after an interrupted enrollment, not including summer semester, must normally meet the requirements of the curriculum which are in effect at the time of their return, not the requirements which were in effect when they were originally admitted.
- This program is accredited by Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET).
- Credit Variance - Credits required may vary based on course placement, prerequisites, etc. If you have questions, contact your advisor.
Graduation Requirements
In order to graduate from Ferris State University, students must meet both University and Programmatic Graduation Requirements. University Graduation Requirements
These are the minimum graduation requirements for a bachelor’s degree at Ferris State University:
- All requirements as specified in the University Requirements section must be met.
- A minimum of 120 credits must be earned.
- A 2.00 or higher cumulative Ferris State University GPA is required.
- A minimum of 30 credits must be earned from Ferris State University to meet the Residency requirement.
- A minimum of 40 credits of 300 level or higher courses must be earned.
Programmatic Graduation Requirements
These are the additional graduation requirements mandated by the program:
- All requirements as specified in the College Requirements section must be met.
- A 2.00 or higher cumulative GPA is required in the Major Courses section.
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