Surveying (SUR-CT) Certificate

Location(s): Ferris Main Campus

Undergraduate Certificate

The objective of the certificate program in surveying is simply to give the program completers a general exposure to the surveying practice and the capacity for employment with a real surveying degree. Courses will cover fundamentals of surveying, field data collection using conventional and modern electronic data collection instruments, and basic computations and mapping.

Program Outcomes

Perform basic differential leveling in the field.
Reduce differential leveling observations.
Recognize the concept of field data collection using conventional and modern electronic data collection instruments such as an electronic total station.
Recognize the concept of field data collection using global positioning system (GPS) instruments.
Recognize the basic concept of how to prepare a topographic map from actual survey data.
Perform traverse computations and simple traverse adjustment.
Develop an appreciation for establishing horizontal and vertical control for a small to medium size surveying project.

Admission Requirements

New Student Admission Requirements

2.75 High School GPA (on a 4.00 scale) (2.50 -2.74 with college approval)
Placement into MATH 120

Transfer Student Admission Requirements

2.00 College GPA (on a 4.00 scale)
Placement into MATH 120

All Certificate Requirements - 11 to 12 Credits Required

Certificate Courses - 11 to 12 Credits Required

Choose 1 of 2
SURE 110 - Fundamentals of Surveying Credit Hours: 4
CONM 122 - Const Surveying-Layout Credit Hours: 3
SURE 115 - Intro To Computer Mapping Credit Hours: 2
Choose 2 of 5
SURE 215 - Surveying Computation Credit Hours: 3
CENG 220 - Engineering Surveying Credit Hours: 3
SURE 230 - Advanced Surveying Credit Hours: 3
SURE 340 - Photogrammetry Credit Hours: 3
SURE 365 - Legal Aspects of Surveying 1 Credit Hours: 3 (Writing Intensive Course)

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.
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 an undergraduate certificate at Ferris State University:

A GPA of 2.00 or higher must be achieved for the courses within the certificate.
A minimum of 6 credits within the certificate must be earned.
A minimum of 50 percent of certificate credits must be earned from Ferris State University to meet the Residency requirement.

Programmatic Graduation Requirements

These are the additional graduation requirements mandated by the program:

All requirements as specified in the All Certificate Requirements section must be met.
A minimum grade of C- must be earned in all certificate courses.

Contact Information

Survey Engineering Technology Programs
(231) 591-2633
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